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Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's dirty work in UK' and 'Honeytrap spies' Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's dirty work in UK' and 'Honeytrap spies'
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The case of three Bulgarians who were found guilty on Friday of spying for Russia makes the front of several papers. The Daily Express says the agents "undermined our security and safety". The paper quotes a senior Met Police officer as saying it was a "clear example" of Russia hiring criminals and that "we will see more of that".The case of three Bulgarians who were found guilty on Friday of spying for Russia makes the front of several papers. The Daily Express says the agents "undermined our security and safety". The paper quotes a senior Met Police officer as saying it was a "clear example" of Russia hiring criminals and that "we will see more of that".
The Daily Mail asks how many more Russian spy cells are "lurking" in Britain. It says the spy ring received orders directly from Moscow and was run from a Great Yarmouth guesthouse. The agents "passed secrets to Russian intelligence for almost three years", the paper says. It says that, according to Scotland Yard, a fifth of British counter-terror policing is now focused on tackling "a surge of state-backed threats".The Daily Mail asks how many more Russian spy cells are "lurking" in Britain. It says the spy ring received orders directly from Moscow and was run from a Great Yarmouth guesthouse. The agents "passed secrets to Russian intelligence for almost three years", the paper says. It says that, according to Scotland Yard, a fifth of British counter-terror policing is now focused on tackling "a surge of state-backed threats".
"Putin's spooks snared," says the Mirror. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, are now facing jail, the paper reports."Putin's spooks snared," says the Mirror. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, are now facing jail, the paper reports.
The Daily Telegraph focuses on the man who ran the spy ring in Britain, Jan Marsalek. The paper says it has carried out a year-long investigation into Marsalek - who faces no charges in the UK and is believed to be in hiding - which can now be reported for the first time after the ring of agents he was operating in Britain was found guilty. Security sources tell the Telegraph that Marsalek was previously "co-operating" with rival secret services around the world including MI6 and the Americans.The Daily Telegraph focuses on the man who ran the spy ring in Britain, Jan Marsalek. The paper says it has carried out a year-long investigation into Marsalek - who faces no charges in the UK and is believed to be in hiding - which can now be reported for the first time after the ring of agents he was operating in Britain was found guilty. Security sources tell the Telegraph that Marsalek was previously "co-operating" with rival secret services around the world including MI6 and the Americans.
A picture of one of the agents, Vanya Gaberova, is featured on the front of the Daily Star as an inset picture, which the paper captions as "the spy who loved the UK". But the paper's main story reports that parts of Britain could hit 20C this weekend - making it "hotter than Ibiza". The paper's thought for the day adds: "Budgie smugglers at the ready."A picture of one of the agents, Vanya Gaberova, is featured on the front of the Daily Star as an inset picture, which the paper captions as "the spy who loved the UK". But the paper's main story reports that parts of Britain could hit 20C this weekend - making it "hotter than Ibiza". The paper's thought for the day adds: "Budgie smugglers at the ready."
Two of the "Kremlin spies" are pictured on front of the Financial Times. But the paper's top story is on the chair of the US Federal Reserve, who has reportedly played down concerns over US growth and said the economy remained "in good shape". It comes after a series of U-turns by the Trump administration over tariffs.Two of the "Kremlin spies" are pictured on front of the Financial Times. But the paper's top story is on the chair of the US Federal Reserve, who has reportedly played down concerns over US growth and said the economy remained "in good shape". It comes after a series of U-turns by the Trump administration over tariffs.
The Times reports on some of the latest comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than Ukraine. Asked whether he thought President Vladimir Putin was taking advantage of the current pause in military aid by intensifying bombing, Trump said he was "doing what anybody else would do".The Times reports on some of the latest comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than Ukraine. Asked whether he thought President Vladimir Putin was taking advantage of the current pause in military aid by intensifying bombing, Trump said he was "doing what anybody else would do".
The Sun's top story is on former Nottingham Forest and England captain Stuart Pearce, who reportedly suffered a medical emergency while on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow. The flight was diverted to Canada where Pearce is now said to be recovering in hospital.The Sun's top story is on former Nottingham Forest and England captain Stuart Pearce, who reportedly suffered a medical emergency while on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow. The flight was diverted to Canada where Pearce is now said to be recovering in hospital.
The Daily Mail asks "how many more Putin spies are in the UK?" after the conviction of six Bulgarians on espionage charges.
The paper says a Moscow spy ring was run from a guesthouse in Great Yarmouth, where agents were tasked with spying on a US airbase in Germany and tailing opponents of Vladimir Putin, some of whom they plotted to kidnap and murder.
The paper says the Metropolitan Police has warned a fifth of British counter-terror policing is now devoted to tackling state-backed threats.
The Daily Telegraph's front page features a picture of who it calls the "mastermind" at the centre of the operation.
It says Jan Marsalek was able to flee Europe despite security concerns.
The paper notes that before his escape, Marsalek led a double life and was "cooperating" with secret service agencies around the world, including MI6.
"Cops warn of more cells working in Britain," says the Daily Mirror.
Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanchev were found guilty of conspiracy to spy
The Times focuses on Donald Trump's latest comments about the war in Ukraine.
Its headline quotes the US president, who said Vladimir Putin was "doing what anyone else would", by intensifying his bombing campaign against Kyiv.
The paper highlights the international criticism of the relationship between the Russian leader and Trump, who said he finds it "easier" to deal with Moscow.
It also notes that the president has threatened Russia with "large scale sanctions" unless it agreed to a ceasefire.
Britain's biggest trade unions will call on the government to forge closer ties with the EU, according to a report in the Guardian.
The TUC will issue a joint statement amid what it calls an increasingly "volatile and unpredictable global economy".
The paper notes that Sir Keir Starmer has spent his first months in No 10 laying the groundwork for a better relationship with Brussels, which has already intensified after the election of Trump.
The I paper warns that any potential reset with the bloc could force the UK to water down its animal welfare protections.
The previous government introduced a ban on exporting live animals which came into force in January. The paper says leading figures in the farming sector have urged the government to protect the ban, but ministers have made no promises.
More than £1bn has been spent on a new road tunnel between Kent and Essex despite construction work not yet starting, according to the Financial Times.
The report uses figures from the National Highways Agency, which says the total expected cost of the Lower Thames Crossing has risen to somewhere between £9.5bn and just over £10bn.
The head of the Transport Action Network is quoted as saying the project needs to be cancelled. The government said it was "exploring options".
The Daily Telegraph says "substantial" changes to electric car targets have been agreed by the government.
It says the Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, made the announcement during a visit to Nissan's headquarters in Japan, in an effort to address industry concerns and maintain the company's presence in Britain.
Reynolds didn't reveal any specific details, but is understood to have told Nissan bosses that "nothing is off the table".
And a report in the Guardian says researchers have found that the songs birds sing can be influenced by their age, social interactions and migration.
The paper says a team from the University of Oxford recorded more than 100,000 songs during the three-year project, likening the different collections to manmade albums.
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