What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages
By PA Reporter
A wide range of stories feature on the front pages of Irish newspapers on Tuesday, ranging from recent events in Syria to the Garda Commissioner stating that the Kinahans will be chased to wherever they flee.
The Irish Times leads with the burning or abandonment of checkpoints on the road into Syria after rebels seized the capital and president Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia.
The Irish Examiner's main story also focuses on the new era being experienced by Syrians. The paper's front page also features cancer survivial figures from the Mid-West.
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has told The Echo that, annually, 50 children nationwide will make contact with Childline attemtping to take their own life.
The Irish Independent leads with a story of a Fianna Fáil TD being accused of sexist abuse, derogatory comments and disrespectful behaviour in a letter sent to Tánaiste Micheál Martin days before the general election.
Coalition talks with Independents features on the front page of the Irish Daily Mail, as well as a health-related story on eye infections after Elton John's vision was affected by one.
The Irish Daily Star reports on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris saying that the Kinahans will be followed to wherever they flee, with North Korea and Iran being two of the few places they can turn to.
The paper also reports on Arne Slot and Liverpool's choice of goalkeepers, after Caoimhín Kelleher enjoyed a run of appearances while first-choice goalkeeper Alisson was injured.
The Herald's front page also features the Kinahans, as well as Arne Slot playing down the performance of his team as they sit top of the Champions League table ahead of their game with Girona on Tuesday night.
The winner and runner-up of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Danny Jones and Coleen Rooney, feature prominently on the front page of the Irish Daily Mirror, as well as a piece on the man convicted of Veronica Guerin's murder reportedly being granted monthly days out of prison without any escort.
In the UK...
Developments in Syria after rebels overthrew the Assad regime continue to dominate the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.
The Daily Mirror echoes Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s description of ousted president Bashar Assad as “The Rat of Damascus”, while the Financial Times says rebels are working to consolidate power amid fears of regional instability.
Tuesday's front page: The rat of damascus https://t.co/wZuYsiMfFo #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ukGkjVjRS1
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 9, 2024
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 10 December https://t.co/wSzf4xaCFG pic.twitter.com/sxFp6sMvEF
— Financial Times (@FT) December 9, 2024
Asylum claims for Syrian citizens have been paused in the UK, reports the i and The Daily Telegraph.
I : UK to freeze decisions on Syrian asylum claims after fall of regime #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1PwxINkIwt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Asylum cases on hold amid terror fear'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4Oomry pic.twitter.com/J29oFIk957— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 9, 2024
The Daily Mail focuses on a warning from a former MI6 boss about the threat to security from freed prisoners in Syria.
DAILY MAIL: Syria chaos is a ‘chronic threat to our security’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ooLBsyLnHD
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
In Syria, The Guardian, The Times and The Independent focus on the fate of those who were imprisoned under the former regime.
GUARDIAN: Hope and despair in Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DgdStWHDXI
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
THE TIMES: Search for captives who escaped Assad’s noose #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RvL5QhbLMW
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
INDEPENDENT: Families crowd Assad torture jail after regime falls #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sDVCgjyy3Y
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The Metro turns its attention to the Lockerbie bombing, saying parts of the wreckage from the plane which exploded over the Scottish town 36 years ago is being taken to the US ahead of the trial of the alleged bomb maker.
Domestic matters occupy the front of the Daily Express, which warns of the impact of national insurance rises on children’s hospices.
EXPRESS: ‘Seriously ill children will pay the price’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bzpvO7UKd5
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The Sun focuses on football, saying referee David Coote has been sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after his position became “untenable” following videos appearing online.
Tomorrow's front page: Red card for Coote https://t.co/Nv1Jb7QKOE pic.twitter.com/FCtEHafuri
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 9, 2024
And the Daily Star says Uranus holds the key to secrets of the universe.
Tuesday's front page: WE NEED TO PROBE URANUS#Tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/8lsm5anW6z pic.twitter.com/HZwwjQWXqm
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 9, 2024
