What the papers say: Thursday's front pages
James Cox
Budget 2027 and the wildfire in Tipperary are among the lead stories on Thursday's front pages.
The Irish Times and Irish Examiner lead with stories on Budget 2027 following the Government’s Summer Economic Statement.
The Irish Independent leads with the wildfire near Slievenamon in Co Tipperary.
The Echo leads with a story on flooding concerns in Co Cork.
The Irish Daily Star and The Herald lead with a man committing another murder after previously being found guilty of killing his sister.
Amid the criminal legal aid dispute, the Irish Daily Mail reports a solicitor is to receive €31,000 for a day's work of 'free legal aid'.
The Irish Daily Mirror leads with a story on the Waterford church stabbing.
The Irish Sun leads with a story on high earners at RTÉ.
JK Rowling has offered support to Women’s Rights Network in Northern Ireland after an event it had been due to stage was cancelled. The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish News both feature this story on their front pages.
A range of stories feature on Thursday's UK front pages.
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The New York Times and The Washington Post both lead with a new US - Saudi Arabia nuclear deal.
