Month: October 2021

The Independent says A philosophy professor who became embroiled in a row over transgender rights has stepped down from her role at the University of Sussex.

The Independent says HS2 bosses have revealed the discovery of “astonishing” Roman statues dug up along the HS2 route.

The Metro says Rapper Fetty Was has been arrested on federal drug charges, according to reports.

The Metro says The armourer working on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film, Rust, has spoken out for the first time since the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

The Sun reports that Manchester United footballer Christiano Ronaldo is set to become a dad of six – after he revealed his girlfriend is expecting twins.

The Guardian says doctors, medical leaders and health campaigners have welcomed the news that the NHS is to start prescribing e-cigarettes in a bid to cut smoking rates.

The Daily Express reports on the plans to introduce e-cigarettes on prescription in a bid to tackle smoking.

Football icon David Beckham has caused a stir since it was announced he has signed a £150 million paycheque to be the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.’ The agreement has led to backlash from the public and human rights groups over the nation’s history of human rights abuses.

The Daily Star makes clear that Beckham doesn’t need the money and instead points to greed on the footballer’s part. The paper notes Beckham’s estimated net worth is £400 million. David Beckham’s reported contract is for £150 million and the Daily Star says he’ll have to work for it, but how he does it could go on to define his reputation.

The Guardian focuses on the migrant workers who built Qatar’s World Cup dream. The paper says the ex-England star’s deal for his ambassador role is in marked contrast to the wages of the host nation’s migrant workers. The article speaks to the wife of a worker who died while working on a stadium for the world cup.

The Daily Mirror does not mince its words, describing the deal as ‘unforgivable’. The paper says Qatar has a shameful human rights record.. “Seems that when it comes to ethics, UNICEF ambassador Beckham is happy to bend them too.”

However, The New Arab reports the £150 million deal ‘has been rubbished. The huge figure quoted by the British tabloid has been questioned by experts in Qatar. “As usual, tabloids like The Sun have opted for sensationalism rather than facts in a cheap attempt at clickbait.”

The New Arab says A UK media report that David Beckham has landed a £150 million deal to be the face of the Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup has been rubbished by football experts who take aim at ‘tabloids like the Sun’.

Daily Star says David Beckham has taken a £150million cheque to be the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but many have criticised the move in light of the country’s human rights record.