The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla'

BBC News Wednesday 29 July 2026, 23:40 UTC 1 min read

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Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.

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