Beirut - undeclared truce A relative calm had been restored. “The guns have fallen silent and it seems there is an undeclared truce after four hours of clashes,” Zeina Khodr. https://twitter.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz/status/1448622048075558917
Lebanon – UN calls for ‘restraint’
UN's Joanna Wroneca calls for ‘restraint’ UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka calls for maximum restraint. “At this juncture, it is critical to show maximum restraint, ensure that calm is restored and that citizens are protected,” Wronecka said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/JWronecka/status/1448582164287721474
Beirut war zone – ‘Most serious and intense battle in years’
Beirut ‘war zone’ - ‘Most serious and intense battle in years’ Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, reporting from Beirut, says the city’s streets look like a war zone. “This is the most serious and intense gun battles in the streets of Beirut in years. The full area is a war zone,...
Statement on Beirut – ‘shots in the head with live ammunition’
Statement on Beirut - ‘shots in the head with live ammunition’ Following a meeting with heads of security agencies, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi has said in a statement: “The security agencies knew about the gatherings that took place, but had no indicators that could develop into shots in the head...
VIDEO – Lebanon – Gunfire in Beirut near protest, at least 6 dead – many injured
VIDEO - Lebanon - Gunfire in Beirut near protest, at least 6 dead - many injured
Children trapped due to clashes – AlJazeera
Lebanon children trapped due to clashes - AlJazeera
Attempts to evacuate residents caught in crossfire – reports
Attempts to evacuate residents caught in crossfire - reports The civil defence forces are trying to help evacuate residents caught in the crossfire according to an Al Jazeera reporter who is reporting live from Beirut. Prime Minister Najib Mikati is currently meeting with the heads of security agencies as clashes...
Lebanon Live: Gunfire in Beirut – developing story
Developing Story - Lebanon live --- Gunfire in Beirut, at least 6 dead
The Independent – ‘EU prepares for worst as Brexit divide remains’
The online Independent says Brussels is "preparing for the worst" amid signs that Boris Johnson will reject yesterday's proposals from the EU.
The Sun – ‘Heart op Robert Webb quits Strictly’
The Sun leads with the news that comedian Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing.
The Metro – ‘William in blast at space tourism’
The top story for the Metro is an interview Prince William has given to the BBC, which will be aired tonight.
The Guardian – ‘EU braces for PM’s response on NI’
The Guardian reports that the EU was last night "preparing for the worst" amid fears and signs that Boris Johnson could reject their offer.
Daily Express – ‘Get your skates on for a happy Christmas’
The Daily Express, stores are now launching their Christmas sales a month sooner than planned to allow shoppers to buy presents early and avoid empty shelves later in the year.
Daily Mirror – ‘Shortages crisis: Rush to save Christmas’
The Daily Mirror’s lead story is on fears about toy shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Thursday’s front pages report on warnings to buy Christmas presents early over fears about toy shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
Cameron Norrie defeats home hope Tommy Paul to reach Indian Wells last eight
The Guardian says even as the tour winds down after a long, gruelling year, Cameron Norrie continues to add to his achievements in the best season of his life.
Pernille Harder fires Chelsea to crucial Champions League win at Juventus
The Independent says Pernille Harder’s superb form continued with the winning goal as Chelsea earned a 2-1 victory against Juventus in the Women’s Champions League.
Newcastle’s new owners ready to pay £16m release clause for Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers
The Metro says Newcastle United’s new owners are ready to pay Brendan Rodgers’ £16million release clause.
Strictly Come Dancing 2021 latest – Robert Webb WITHDRAWS from show as Gemma Atkinson forced to deny Katie McGlynn rift
The Sun says ROBERT Webb has announced he is QUITTING Strictly just three weeks in due to poor health.
Bournemouth star David Brooks diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma
The Daily Mirror says Bournemouth have confirmed that midfielder David Brooks has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.
Pep Guardiola proven right not to pay Harry Kane’s huge fee after woeful England display
The Daily Express says Manchester City were linked with a move for Harry Kane in the summer but refused to stump up Tottenham's huge £150m demands.
Liverpool teacher shortlisted for $1m global teacher prize
The Guardian says a UK PE teacher who has pioneered new ways of teaching sports to visually impaired children at a special needs school in Liverpool has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious global teacher prize.
Fire engulfs Taiwan high-rise building, killing 14 and injuring dozens
The Independent says at least 14 people were killed and 51 injured after a major fire engulfed a 13-storey building in southern Taiwan in the small hours of Thursday.
Jesy Nelson ‘quit Little Mix without telling bandmates’ and they ‘found out through her lawyers’
The Metro says Jesy Nelson reportedly didn’t tell Little Mix or their management she was leaving directly, leaving them to find out through their lawyers instead.
Polish hooligans joined with Hungarian yobs in far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England match
The Sun says POLISH hooligans joined forces with Hungarian yobs in a far-right alliance to viciously attack cops at England’s World Cup clash.
Mystery illness rips through US embassy in Colombia ahead of Blinken’s visit
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Brad Pitt’s beach home under ‘threat to life’ evacuation warning as wildfire rages nearby
The Daily Mirror says Brad Pitt's multi-million-pound beach house is under threat from a nearby wildfire.
Boris Johnson was dead right to sign off dubious Northern Ireland deal and get Brexit done
The Sun says FOR sheer entertainment it is hard to beat the hysterical rage from sanctimonious EU cheerleaders claiming Boris Johnson’s Government cannot be trusted.
‘Uncaring’ Boris Johnson slammed by bereaved Covid families as he paints on Marbella jaunt
The Daily Mirror says Families who lost their loved ones to Covid told of their despair after Boris Johnson was again snapped painting at a luxury Spanish villa.
Christmas ruined? Toy shops warn of shortages before festive holiday – ‘More expensive’
The Daily Express says CHRISTMAS is officially 72 days away and with looming delays at UK ports and HGV driver shortages, Britain's biggest toy retailers have warned of possible empty shelves over the festive period.
Rishi Sunak urged to cut business rates to unlock billions in investment
The Guardian says employers’ groups representing more than a quarter of jobs in Britain have called on Rishi Sunak to cut business rates.
Prince William says billionaires should ‘fix’ this planet not look to space
The Metro says Prince William has criticised billionaires who keep sending rockets into space, saying the world’s greatest minds need to focus on trying to fix the planet instead.
Tommy Robinson handed five-year stalking ban after turning up at Independent journalist’s home
The Independent says Tommy Robinson has been slapped with a five-year stalking ban after turning up at a journalist’s home “screaming and agitated” late at night in a bid to stop the publication of an article.
GP rescue plan to boost face-to-face consultations
BBC News says GPs in England are being told to see more patients face-to-face as ministers unveil a £250m winter rescue package.
Months until presidential vote, a far-right surge jolts France
Aljazeera says with about six months to go, the 2022 presidential election is already a major talking point in France.