A series of arson attacks on French railways ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony dominates discussion on Saturday’s front pages.
French police and security officials are bracing for further attacks as they scramble to identify who is responsible for the chaos, the Times reports.
The Times: Olympics sabotaged #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zNdzY8Ak7g
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 26, 2024
The i and Daily Mirror say the “spectacular” opening ceremony went ahead as planned despite the huge train network delays.
Saturday's Front Page: Hunt for Olympic saboteurs as fans face days of chaos
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— The i paper (@theipaper) July 26, 2024
Saturday's front page: Sabotaged https://t.co/3A2NKfyvz3#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/LaSLQseQ7O
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) July 26, 2024
The Daily Mail labels the Olympics “la farce” in the wake of the arson attack and torrential rainfall on the first day of festivities.
Daily Mail: La Farce #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/nXnzGTGBeV
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 26, 2024
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph says early suspicions have been placed on Russia or “far-left agitators”, despite no official comment from French authorities.
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'Far-Left suspected of Olympic sabotage'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) July 26, 2024
Back on British soil, The Guardian reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves will soon announce a pay raise for millions of public sector workers.
The Guardian: Millions of public sector workers set for pay rise #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ny4PjTuWU6
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 26, 2024
FT Weekend reports Ms Reeves may delay “unfunded” hospital and road projects due to a £20 billion fiscal hole.
Financial Times: Reeves to stall hospital and road projects #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EXeKhFaeCv
— George Mann (@sgfmann) July 26, 2024
The Daily Express claims Britain could be in for a “massive tax raid” as Labour stares down the financial black hole.
Saturday’s front page: Britain conned! Massive tax raid on way https://t.co/9Obyi1siU7 #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/GDeNrjFntT
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) July 26, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star leads with the removal of a Sinead O’Connor waxwork, which was pulled from a museum after complaints from the singer’s family.
Saturday’s front page: Nothing compares#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/tPrWD35ESr pic.twitter.com/XliNhWTqaU
— Daily Star (@dailystar) July 26, 2024
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