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'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'

News imageThe headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: “Sex predator let out to kill”.
Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Daily Express declares "Sex predator let out to kill", reporting that Simon Levy was out on bail and being monitored by Metropolitan Police when he committed the crimes.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: “Tube monster bailed to rape and murder”.
Levy is pictured on the front page of the Daily Mail, alongside photographs of the two women he has been found guilty of murdering: Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins. The paper's headline reads "Tube monster bailed to rape and murder".
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Times reads: “Net Zero plans rolled back”.
The Times says Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking to relax some of Labour's net zero targets, as part of his plan to tackle the cost of living crisis. The paper quotes the new energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, who said that the government "would not stick rigidly to the pledge made by her predecessor". It says the Department of Transport is currently considering the zero-emission vehicle mandate, which stipulates what proportion of cars sold each year must be electric.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: “Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by Uefa”.
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation. A spokesman for Infantino was reported to have told the paper he "strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations".
News imageThe headline on the front page of the i Weekend reads: “Take control of tap water to tackle pollution, sewage dumps and leaks, Burnham urged”.
Water is the main story for the i Weekend, which writes that the prime minister is being urged to "take control of tap water" in order to fix England's "sewage crisis". it points to analysis published earlier this week, which revealed that every river and lake in England contains toxic chemicals, while "leaky pipes" lose an estimated 2.6bn litres of water every day.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: “Two-thirds of NHS trusts set to cut mental health care”.
Millions of adults and children across England are facing longer wait times for mental health care, the Guardian says, as more than 66% of NHS providers plan to reduce or shut down service completely. According to the paper, the proposed cuts have been drawn up by trusts to plug holes in finances.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the FT Weekend reads: “UK curbed power exports to Europe”.
"UK curbed power exports to Europe" says the Financial Times, reporting that the National Energy System Operator restricted power exports to Britain's neighbours last month so as to preserve supplies during the recent heatwave. The paper says it comes as the grid faces rising pressure during summer months, which have previously been viewed as less of a stretch than winter.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Sun reads: “It's all Ola”.
Strictly Come Dancing dancers James and Ola have split up after 22 years of marriage, according to the Sun. The paper says the separation has been confirmed to the paper by the pair's manager.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: “Kammy: My cancer scare”.
The Daily Mirror carries an exclusive interview with football pundit Chris Kamara, who has revealed that he had a prostate cancer scare after a routine blood test.
News imageThe headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: “Bomb plot to kill Messi”.
Argentinian football star Lionel Messi is pictured on the front page of the Daily Star, which says he was targeted by a bomb plot during the World Cup last month.

Several front pages carry pictures of the killer and rapist, Simon Levy, and the women he murdered. The Daily Express says he's "likely to die behind bars" following his conviction yesterday. The Daily Mail describes him as a "Tube Monster", referencing his attacks on the London Underground network. In an article for the paper, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls Levy a "modern-day Jack the Ripper", and argues a tougher criminal justice system is needed to protect people.

The Daily Telegraph says Andy Burnham is considering an "about turn" on blocking the early prison release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers. The Sun quotes a government source as saying the PM is prepared to "explore every option".

The new energy secretary has told the Times that the government could relax some of Labour's net zero targets to help reduce the cost of living. Miatta Fahnbulleh tells the paper that ministers won't stick rigidly to a pledge to nearly eliminate fossil fuels from Britain's power supplies by 2030 – if doing so would risk higher household bills.

According to the Daily Telegraph, European football's governing body paid off a member of staff – who it claims was an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino – when he was Uefa's general secretary. The organisation he now leads, Fifa, tells the paper that Infantino strongly denies the allegations, and that there have never been any complaints by employees about his behaviour. The Telegraph said Uefa had admitted a payment had been made, which it said had been in accordance with regulations at the time, and that those rules had since been tightened.

The Guardian casts doubt on the stereotype that holidaying Germans hog sun loungers. It highlights a poll of European tourists by YouGov, that suggests the Italians and the French are more likely to reserve a spot with a towel. According to the paper, the British are the least likely to hog a sun lounger.

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