Ukraine's 'only choice' and Gregg Wallace's defence

The Times leads on the US-proposed peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The details are yet to be published, but reports suggest Kyiv would be expected to make territorial concessions, including Crimea, which was illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014. President Zelensky has previously rejected this idea, but a source close to Donald Trump's special envoy now tells the newspaper that he "has no choice" but to accept.
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"Trump says Ukraine deal close as he backs UK plan", is the headline leading the Telegraph's Ukraine coverage. The paper's political editor says it is understood that the US has privately offered to provide security guarantees to European peacekeeping forces, which the UK and other allies have proposed to send to Ukraine if and when the war ends.

An interview with Gregg Wallace leads the Mail, in which he insists allegations against him are "not all true". Wallace stepped down from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments. Since then, further claims of "groping" and "touching" have emerged, all of which Wallace has strenuously denied. Speaking to the paper, Wallace says he felt "under attack" and that he had contemplated suicide.

The Mirror issues a "holiday warning to Brits", reporting that "anti-tourism" protests across Europe could cause disruption to summer plans. The paper quotes one campaigner as saying they want tourists to "have some level of fear".

Apple is planning to switch the assembly of all iPhones for the US market to India as soon as next year, reports the FT weekend, as the tech giant seeks to pivot production away from China. Also earning a top slot is a picture of mourners queuing to pay their respects to Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica, accompanied by the headline: "Francis has last swipe at papal pomp with pared-back funeral."

The Guardian reports that the European Union is willing to make concessions to allowing young people in Britain and across Europe to travel and work freely. The paper says that the bloc could be prepared to limit work visas to as little as 12 months, in what the paper is touting as a "long-awaited reset" with Brussels.

According to the Sun, the Gallagher brothers performed together on Thursday night for the first time in 16 years. A working men's club in north London was the choice of venue for Noel and Liam Gallagher's performance on Thursday. The paper says the pair were shooting a promotional video for their long-awaited reunion tour.

The Daily Star looks ahead to next week, with temperatures in parts of England set to reach 26 or even 27C by the middle of next week.
The Times, external has been told by a source close to Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, that a US-proposed peace deal - that reports suggest could force Ukraine to make territorial concessions to Russia - is "set in stone". The source explains that if President Zelensky refuses, the war could go on for years, trying the patience of Europeans as their governments fund and arm Ukraine, at the same time as dealing with a possible recession caused by US tariffs.
President Trump's levies on Chinese imports have prompted Apple to accelerate its plans to make more iPhones in India, according to the Financial Times, external. Sources tell the paper that the tech giant is aiming to supply the entire US iPhone market with devices assembled in India by the end of next year. Apple declined to comment on the report.
The Daily Telegraph, external leads on Home Office contractor Serco launching a drive for landlords to house asylum seekers at taxpayers' expense. Serco is reported to be hosting an event for landlords at a four-star hotel, promising five-year deals with guaranteed full rent. The Home Office tells the paper that such arrangements have been in place for years, and it has a statutory duty to support destitute asylum seekers who cannot pay for utilities or council tax.
The Guardian, external reports that the EU is prepared to make major concessions in negotiations with Britain over a youth mobility scheme. Member states are said to be willing to accept shorter visas, allowing those aged 18 to 30 to travel freely and work in certain sectors. The paper says an agreement would pave the way for a long-awaited reset with Brussels. A Downing Street spokesperson is quoted saying both sides are discussing a wide range of issues.
Gregg Wallace - who stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him - has defended himself against allegations about him, insisting "they're not all true". In an interview with the Daily Mail, he says he felt "under attack" and that he had contemplated suicide.

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