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Wednesday's National Newspaper Front Pages

THE PAPERS' TOP STORIES

:: The Daily Telegraph

Russia and Qatar's hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments were thrown into doubt after FIFA boss Sepp Blatter quit.

:: The Times

Critics called for a re-run of the votes for the right to host the two tournaments which have been at the centre of bribery claims.

:: Metro

Mr Blatter resigned in the wake of the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football's governing body.

:: The i

His shock announcement came just days after he was re-elected as FIFA president.

:: The Guardian

He has been under intense pressure from ongoing investigations by the FBI and Swiss prosecutors.

:: The Independent

US authorities reportedly said Mr Blatter was a subject of their far-reaching investigation into alleged corruption at the organisation.

:: Daily Star

Four visitors at Alton Towers suffered serious injuries in a 50mph smash on a "jinxed" rollercoaster.

:: The Sun

Sixteen people were involved in the collision where their carriage slammed into another on the 14-loop ride The Smiler.

:: Daily Mirror

Research suggests taking statins can increase the chance of surviving cancer by up to 55%.

:: Daily Mail

The drugs are believed to boost survival rates by slowing the rate at which tumours grow.

:: Financial Times

Greece's bailout lenders have joined forces to push Athens to agree a new rescue plan by the end of this week.

:: Daily Express

Many pensioners are missing out on help with care home fees worth up to £72,000 a year from a "secret" pot of NHS funds.

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