The Guardian
US officials say it is likely that an “intentional explosion” caused the plane crash which is thought to have killed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, The Guardian reports.
The Daily Telegraph
The Russian president’s tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin is the main story in The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper also quotes Western security sources who warn that Vladimir Putin has been “emboldened” by the suspected assassination of the Wagner leader.
The Times
Vladimir Putin has said Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin “made serious mistakes” prior to his apparent death in a plane crash, The Times reports.
Daily Mirror
Police in Pakistan claim they are “closing in” on the father of Sara Sharif, who vanished following the 10-year-old’s death in Surrey earlier this month, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Sun
President Putin’s condolences to Yevgeny Prigozhin’s family is also the lead story in The Sun. The newspaper is unconvinced by the Russian leader’s expressions of sympathy and describes him as “twisted”.
Daily Mail
Russian president Vladimir Putin has paid a “sickening tribute” to Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin following his apparent death in a plane crash, the Daily Mail says.
Daily Express
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the best way of reducing the UK’s “unacceptable” £4bn annual asylum bill is to stop migrant boats from crossing the English Channel, the Daily Express reports.
Daily Star
A charity shop painting of a girl was repeatedly returned because buyers were unable to cope with her “spooky stare”, according to the Daily Star.
i
US intelligence officials believe Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed by an explosion on board his plane, the i reports.
Financial Times
Vladimir Putin has “broken his silence” on Wednesday’s plane crash in Russia to say publicly that Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, the Financial Times reports.
Metro
Wagner mercenaries believe Russian president Vladimir Putin is to blame for the death of the group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and have vowed to take revenge, according to the Metro.
