Newspaper headlines from around the world – Friday, 5 July 2024

Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers around the world on Friday, 5 July 2024.

New York Post newspaper reported that Biden appeared confused and lost his train of thought at the White House 4th July events, saying, ‘Probably shouldn’t even say that.

The Daily Mail newspaper reported an explosive exit poll suggesting a Labour landslide, with Lord Mandelson describing it as an ‘electoral meteor’ striking Earth. Starmer is projected to win most of the 170 seats, with the Tories falling to just 131, as initial results come in.

The front page article in The Jerusalem Post reported that Prime Minister and Biden spoke as Hamas softened its stance on ending the war.

The Washington Post reported that there is delegate anxiety simmering around Biden.

The Guardian’s front page reported that an exit poll shows Keir Starmer is on course for a landslide victory in the UK election.

The China Daily reported that Xi called for bolstering SCO unity and cooperation.

The front page of The Japan Times reports: Biden says ‘I’m not going anywhere’ as calls to quit race grow.

The Times of India reported that on the T20 World Cup: “Sea of love for the champions as a billion dreams come home.”

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