Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar calling for all parties to make Irish unity a priority, and an impending 'mortgage price war' are among the stories that feature on Thursday's front pages.
In an interview with The Irish Times, former taoiseach Leo Varadkar said all Irish political parties should make preparations for Irish unity a priority.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on ongoing delays in the construction of the National Children's Hospital.
A cut to fixed rate mortgages by AIB could lead to a 'mortgage price war', the Irish Independent reports.
The Echo leads with a story on plans for new asylum seeker accommodation in Cork city.
The Irish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Star, Irish Sun and The Herald all lead with controversy over the €1.4 million security hut at the Department of Finance.
The Star takes a unique approach, comparing the appearance of the hut to Donald Trump's quiff.
Another day, another fine mess the OPW finds itself in... pic.twitter.com/PsTjClyh3E
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) September 26, 2024
Thursday’s front page pic.twitter.com/WlAArsNXJQ
— Irish Daily Star (@isfearranstar) September 26, 2024
Today's front page of The Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/JrIxZyqx4W
Advertisement— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) September 26, 2024
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on anti-social behaviour near Belfast's peace gates.
Rising tensions in the Middle East lead the UK's papers on Thursday.
The Guardian and Daily Telegraph both focus on Israel signalling its military is ready to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon.
The Guardian: Israel warns of Lebanon ground
off ensive as ceasefire calls grow #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IfADKf61Bn— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 25, 2024
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Israeli boots ready to hit the ground in Lebanon'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/jM6r4XMoju— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) September 25, 2024
Meanwhile, the i splashes on the UK’s warning for all parties to step back from the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Thursday's front page: UK tells Netanyahu to step back from brink as Israel prepares for invasion #TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @ChaplainChloe and @kitty_donaldson: https://t.co/rgIcyiBj36 pic.twitter.com/pES5AaMMwy— The i paper (@theipaper) September 25, 2024
Back on British soil, Metro and the Daily Express both report on the Labour conference voting against the UK government’s changes to winter fuel payments.
Introducing #TomorrowsPapersToday from: #Metro
Labours fuel vote snub to Starmer
Check out https://t.co/9teDRGOPXn or more newspapers. #buyanewspaper #buyapaper #pressfreedom #journalist pic.twitter.com/SRQB9Yctq9— #TomorrowsPapersToday @ The TSC News Channel (@channel_tsc) September 25, 2024
Daily Express: IT’S A FULL-ON REVOLT OVER WINTER
FUEL #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9Tshd3dW7Z— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 25, 2024
Ministers are drawing up plans for “Texas-style prison reforms” that could allow inmates to win “points” to reduce time behind bars, according to The Times.
The Times: Inmates to win points for shorter jail terms #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uMbo7DqiZA
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 25, 2024
The Daily Mail says Sir Keir Starmer is facing questions over his use of a peer’s luxury London flat during his son’s GSCEs.
Daily Mail: STARMER, THE £18M PENTHOUSE AND EXCUSES THAT JUST DON’T ADD UP #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/SHZtfNCUAL
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 25, 2024
The Independent says former prime minister Theresa May has launched an attack on right-wing politicians including Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen over their climate change denialism.
Our front page tomorrow @Independent
Theresa May rips into Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and other right wingers over climate denial
And Camilla backs our campaign with @RefugeCharity to build a new refuge for women escaping domestic abuse#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/zoF9anI9jp— Alastair Jamieson (@alastairjam) September 25, 2024
The Daily Mirror leads on a mum-of-five dying after a Brazilian butt lift procedure.
Thursday's front page: Mum of 5 dies after butt lift treatment https://t.co/DWm7I7PInJ #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/cZC9VYtQjz
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) September 25, 2024
A German court has heard the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s 2007 disappearance allegedly bragged about abducting someone from Portugal, The Sun reports.
The Sun: Maddie suspect - I did snatch child #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/JDmUKwtiRY
— George Mann (@sgfmann) September 25, 2024
The Financial Times reveals the FBI is investigating whether a venture capitalist which became one of Silicon Valley’s most “prolific” early investors allowed the Chinese government to obtain the trade secrets of tech start-ups.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 26 September https://t.co/L0my1lGLFY pic.twitter.com/TSWDYTpXib
— Financial Times (@FT) September 25, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star splashes on claims darts legend James Wade did not pass wind during his recent win at the Players Championship. He told the outlet the suspicious sound instead came from the velcro on his new trainers.
Thursday's front page: ONE HUNDRED AND FARTY! #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/l8dHLQrjYt pic.twitter.com/5D4lX2kzZz
— Daily Star (@dailystar) September 25, 2024
The New York Times leads with a story on escalating tensions in the Middle East. A story on a billionaire who has backed US vice president Kamala Harris in the race for the White House also makes the front page.
