Trump Delays Iran Strike; Jewish Charity Ambulances Attacked in London

US President Trump delays Iran strike amid rising oil prices and public pressure. London Jewish charity ambulances targeted in arson attack under investigation for possible Iran link. UK-France migrant patrol deal delayed; police facial recognition use questioned.

Trump Delays Iran Strike Amid Rising Oil Prices and Public Pressure

The Daily Mail headlines "Trump blinks first," reporting that US President Donald Trump has "dramatically pulled back from the brink" by postponing his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed that Tehran was close to agreeing to "no more wars, no more nuclear weapons" and "regime change," though Iranian officials have dismissed these claims as "fake news."

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: — Donald Trump "blinks first" in his standoff with Iran, the Daily Mail says, after the US president announced a "five-day pause on energy strikes". Trump has claimed Tehran was close to agreeing to "no more wars, no more nuclear weapons" and "regime change", the Mail says, but the paper also notes officials in Iran have called it "fake news".

The Financial Times attributes Trump's change of approach to "surging oil prices" and "lacklustre" public support for military action. The postponement of threatened strikes on Iran's energy facilities led to a rebound in stocks and bonds and a fall in oil prices. The White House is reportedly under increasing pressure to end the conflict.

The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: — Donald Trump postponing threatened strikes on Iran's energy facilities made stocks and bonds rebound and oil prices fall, the Financial Times reports. His shift in tactics follows a "surge in oil prices and lacklustre support from the American public" for the war, the paper says, as the White House faces growing pressure to end the conflict.

Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances in North London

Several newspapers feature images of an arson attack on ambulances owned by a Jewish community group in north London. and the i Paper highlight that security services are investigating a possible link to a group associated with Iran, which has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The headline on the front page of reads: — Donald Trump's claims of "productive" talks with Iran also leads . Tehran has denied the claims however, the paper says, as the US extends its deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The front of also pictures a CCTV image of three hooded people captured at the scene of a "horrific" arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in north London.

The Independent displays a photograph of the four Jewish ambulances burnt out after being set ablaze early on Monday morning in Golders Green, north London. The image accompanies a headline about Trump's pause on strikes following Iran negotiations, which Tehran denies as "fake news."

The headline on the front page of the Independent reads: — A photograph of the four Jewish ambulances burnt out after being set ablaze early on Monday morning in Golders Green, north London, is on the front page of the Independent. The image sits above a headline concerning Donald Trump's pause on strikes after Iran negotiations, which Tehran reject as "fake news", the paper says.

The Metro reports on a family whose baby was previously saved by the Jewish charity-run ambulances, describing the attack as "abhorrent." Esti Glass, the mother, stated,

"Hatzola volunteers saved my daughter's life."

The headline on the front page of the Metro reads: — A family whose baby was previously saved by the north London Jewish charity-run ambulances has called the attack "abhorrent", the Metro reports. "Hatzola volunteers saved my daughter's life," mother Esti Glass told the Metro.

The i Paper leads with the investigation into a "possible Iran link" to the arson attack after a group claimed responsibility. It also notes that Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "fight the poison that is antisemitism."

The headline on the front page of the i Paper reads: — The i Paper leads on the investigation into a "possible Iran link" to the arson attack on Jewish ambulances, after a group claimed responsibility for the incident. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to "fight the poison that is antisemitism", the i adds.

The Daily Express describes the attack as "chilling" and calls on the government to eradicate antisemitism. Senior Tory Chris Philp is quoted as saying the "ancient scourge" must be eliminated.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: — The Daily Express describes the ambulance arson attack as "chilling", while urging ministers to stamp out antisemitism. Senior Tory Chris Philp has said "ancient scourge" must be eliminated, the Express says.

UK-France Agreement on Channel Migrant Patrols Delayed

The Times reports that efforts to renew the agreement under which the UK pays France for patrols to prevent small boat crossings of the Channel are being delayed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Mahmood reportedly wants any new deal to make funding conditional on the number of migrants intercepted by French police. The Home Office declined to comment directly but confirmed it is seeking "flexibility and innovation" in the arrangement.

The headline on the front page of the Times reads: — An agreement between the UK and France over beach patrols to limit Channel migrant crossings has been delayed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, the Times reports. The paper says it has been told the delays stem from Mahmood wanting stricter payment-by-results terms. Elsewhere, the paper reports on the terror group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia claiming it was behind the ambulance attack in London.

Concerns Over Police Use of Live Facial Recognition

The Daily Mirror covers calls for police to halt the use of live facial recognition cameras amid fears of racial bias. Essex Police has already paused its programme after experts found it identified more black individuals than other groups. The force stated that inaccurate identifications were "extremely rare" and that the software has since been adjusted.

Capybara Escapes in Hampshire

The Times reports on the ongoing search for Samba, a nine-month-old capybara who escaped from Marwell Zoo last week. Samba was recently spotted sunbathing near the River Itchen. Despite efforts involving drones and sniffer dogs, the animal remains at large.

Study Suggests Small Behaviour Changes Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

The Express and other outlets cover a study indicating that numerous small behavioural adjustments can significantly lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. One recommendation from the researchers is to increase average nightly sleep by 11 minutes. The paper encourages readers to "snooze" their way to better health, asking,

"why not start now?"

Additional Headlines

The Daily Mirror features Sir Keir Starmer warning that the impact of the war in Iran could "go on for some time," contrasting with Donald Trump's statement that "an end to the hostilities is near." The Sun reports that an episode of BBC's The Repair Shop was pulled after a production worker found a joke by comedian Bob Monkhouse "sexist." The episode focused on restoring Monkhouse's handwritten joke books from the 1960s. The Daily Star reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has installed a new mobile home as staff quarters on his Norfolk estate.