UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'
UK newspapers are covering a range of issues including oil company profits during the Iran war, extreme weather patterns, and the controversy surrounding the early release of prisoners. The press is highlighting public and police frustration over the release of high-profile offenders.
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Provides a snapshot of the current socio-political climate in the UK, focusing on economic inequality, climate change, and criminal justice reform.
Image caption, "Profits of war" leads the Guardian as it says oil companies have made $90bn from the price surge over the Iran war. An environmental NGO quoted in the paper accuses them of "cashing in on human misery" as a "climate crisis engulfs Europe." Elsewhere, the paper's home affairs editor points out that the electronic tags that will be used to monitor offenders' early release from prison are "failing to alert the authorities of potential breaches", according to a watchdog.
Image caption, "Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's.. super-rain" heralds the Daily Star after the driest ever July for England and Wales, according to the Met Office. The downpour is marked with a picture of Brits under umbrellas.
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