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.…
Day: 14 October 2021
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…
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…
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…
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…
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The Sun leads with the news that comedian Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing.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.
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