Aer Lingus pilots voting in favour of strike action and a report that has highlighted a record number of domestic abuse cases are among the stories that feature on Tuesday's front pages.
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen being backed for a second term by European leaders is the lead story in The Irish Times. The potential Aer Lingus strike also makes the front page.
Women's Aid is reporting the highest number of domestic abuse cases in its 50-year history, with over 40,000 disclosures in 2023, the Irish Examiner reports.
The Irish Independent reports the Aer Lingus strike could have an impact as early as next week.
The Echo leads with a story on a man who has been jailed for attacks on two pensioners in Youghal.
Taylor Swift has been 'inundated' with requests from Dublin pubs and restaurants to call in for a drink or bite to eat while she is in Ireland for her Eras Tour, the Irish Sun reports.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun pic.twitter.com/1NXYdboUBX
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) June 18, 2024
The Irish Daily Star leads with an interview with the daughter of a taxi driver who was convicted of raping two women.
Tuesday’s front page pic.twitter.com/H9trJ4AUZL
— Irish Daily Star (@isfearranstar) June 18, 2024
The Women's Aid report also makes the front page of the Irish Daily Mail.
Don't forget, it's Good Health day every Tuesday in the Irish Daily Mail! 👩⚕️ pic.twitter.com/0ZAiOsGNnx
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) June 18, 2024
A gang rape trial involving two Irish rugby players has been delayed, The Herald reports.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph and The Irish News lead with stories on a 'disturbing' UVF display.
Today's #frontpage :
Irvine at UVF ‘show of strength’
Derry legend posts bail for man accused of threats
McGeeney: Armagh CCC rap a bitter pill pic.twitter.com/Wql3WOx5Ge— The Irish News (@irish_news) June 18, 2024
Warnings from the election campaign trail, Reform UK’s manifesto and football dominate the front pages of Tuesday’s UK newspaper front pages.
The Daily Mail leads on an interview with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak in which he warns Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants to lower the voting age to 16 in order to “entrench his power”.
Daily Mail: RISHI - KEIR ONLY WANTS VOTES AT 16
TO ‘ENTRENCH HIS POWER’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/o0IE3CARYE— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
There are more Conservative warnings in The Times as senior figures urge voters to back the party to prevent a “generation under Labour”, while the Daily Express hears from HSBC experts about fears over Labour’s plan to lift wages.
The Times: Don’t risk a generation of socialism, warn Tories #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ySyAsEup8F
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
TOMORROW'S FRONT PAGE: BANKING GIANTS DIRE WARNING ON LABOUR PLEDGES #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/FsYk0Vn8xc pic.twitter.com/rr9KBmNojE
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) June 17, 2024
The Daily Telegraph turns its attention to the electoral threat of Reform, saying former prime minister Boris Johnson will write to voters about the risk of splitting the vote allowing Labour into a lengthy spell in power.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Tories turn to Johnson to counter Reform'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/jMNoa0cwVS— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 17, 2024
The launch of Reform’s manifesto occupies the front of The Guardian as it quotes economists saying spending commitments do “not add up”.
The Guardian: Farage accused of cut and spend
manifesto ‘that doesn’t add up’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/lpXrNoqrHv— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
The i is on similar ground with party leader Nigel Farage saying it is “impossible” for any politicians to predict public finances, while The Independent focuses on his “delusions” after saying he plans to run for prime minister next.
i: Farage - it’s ‘impossible’ to know if Reform would keep low-tax pledge #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/f8wHhF5foD
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
The Daily Star concentrates on the manifesto of Count Binface, who it calls the “most sane politician in UK”.
Daily Star: Vote Binface #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/I49Z3m9xrQ
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
Elections elsewhere have caught the eye of the Financial Times, which says French executives are looking to work with right wing leader Marie Le Pen after seeing the economic plan of one of her rivals.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 18 June https://t.co/ack88XrlCn pic.twitter.com/ZInqwWSKqx
— Financial Times (@FT) June 17, 2024
The Daily Mirror turns its attention on football, saying German police were welcoming England fans to Frankfurt ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark but warning troublemakers to stay away.
Tuesday's front page: Willkommen England https://t.co/pM8VVrQxJP#TomorrowsPapersToday #EURo2024 pic.twitter.com/WJIRror3Jz
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) June 17, 2024
Politics and football mix on the front of The Sun with both Tory and Labour leaders urging fans to adopt The Beatles’ Hey Jude as a new terrace anthem in honour of Jude Bellingham.
The Sun: Play Jude #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ow9sQI5fgw
— George Mann (@sgfmann) June 17, 2024
The Metro stands alone as it reports on a court hearing how a patient prevented an attack on a hospital.
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰
HERO PATIENT STOPPED BOMBER KILLING NURSES
🔴 'Lone-wolf terrorist' talked out of detonating device #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/BSnGgMgMeV— Metro (@MetroUK) June 17, 2024
The New York Times leads with the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue.
