What the papers say – August 13
A doctor’s warning about Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane three years before the stabbing spree that claimed three lives features on Tuesday’s front pages.
The Daily Mirror, Daily Mail and the Metro focus on a report into the case which found a warning from Calocane’s health team was ignored with victims’ families claiming doctors “have blood on their hands”.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
THEY KNEW FOR 3 YEARS HE WAS A DANGER
🔴 Doc warned Calocane would end up killing #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/gpGwywTmxY
— Metro (@MetroUK) August 12, 2024
Tuesday's front page: They were told he could kill https://t.co/mgreA2uSmF#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/b790WbvrlJ
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 12, 2024
Tuesday's DAILY MAIL: Blood on their hands#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/fRMj4bYIeP
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 12, 2024
The Independent also splashes on the Calocane report, revealing the health trust responsible for him was repeatedly warned about “poor care” and the hospital had seen a steep rise in patient deaths.
THE INDEPENDENT: "FAILURE AT NHS HOSPITAL THAT LEFT TRIPLE KILLER"@PeterMBlackburn / @RebeccaSMT report for @Independent.Failures by The NHS Trust that treated Nottingham knife killer have been laid bare.#TheIndependent#IBPapers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/NS6zFfyPEG
— ANDY GIBSON (@AndyGibsonTV) August 12, 2024
In foreign affairs news, The Daily Telegraph says Sir Keir Starmer urged Tehran not to attack Israel in a call with the Iranian president.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Starmer warns Iran: No attack on Israel'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 12, 2024
The Times says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Vladimir Putin that war was “coming home” as a week-long assault inside Russia forced thousands to flee.
Tuesday's TIMES: Zelensky takes war to Putin#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yvxGbQpZUQ
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 12, 2024
The i leads with reports officials have drawn up plans to airlift British nationals from the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
Tuesday's front page: UK plan to evacuate Brit nationals in Israel if Iran triggers war #TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @singharj: https://t.co/zHRqUh4Fss pic.twitter.com/sgkhm7K3Er
— The i paper (@theipaper) August 12, 2024
New research shows heatwaves spurred by carbon pollution claimed nearly 50,000 lives across Europe last year, according to The Guardian.
https://twitter.com/jacksurfleet/status/1823118985035985287
Back on British soil, the Financial Times reports billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal’s conglomerate will buy a 24.5% stake in BT Group.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 13 August https://t.co/QsSUnpuv9V pic.twitter.com/oyYKCRZ8fy
— Financial Times (@FT) August 12, 2024
The Daily Express says senior Tories are warning the Prime Minister that he needs to “get a grip” on migrants crossing the English Channel.
Tuesday's DAILY EXPRESS: 'Get a grip and fast!' Labour is doing nothing to stop the boats#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hbQDZTVO67
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) August 12, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star writes picnic lovers have been warned about “millions of invading German lager-lout wasps looking for a bit of mindless aggro”.
Tuesday's front page: INVASION OF THE ANGRY, DRUNKEN GERMAN WASPShttps://t.co/G2ZMWl10lB#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DWCS4BkMJw
— Daily Star (@dailystar) August 12, 2024