Newspaper headlines from around the world - Friday, 20 June 2025
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Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Friday, 20 June 2025. The New York Times front page reported that Iranians struck an Israeli hospital as the US sought to buy time. The Wall Street Journal front page reported that Iran's allied militias have chosen to lie low amid the Israel conflict. The Jerusalem Post's front page reported that Soroka Hospital suffered heavy damage from an Iranian missile. China Daily's front page reported that Xi said a ceasefire is a priority for restoring peace. The Daily Mail's front page reported that Jenrick said, 'I will vote no to assisted dying for my nana's sake.' The Guardian front page reported that the US has dropped charges against an LA protester accused of assaulting officers, calling it a huge relief.
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