Questions over whether the prime minister has lost his grip have been circulating online and in the media since his bizarre, rambling speech at the CBI.
The Sun – ‘Richard out, Arlene and Naughty Boy on brink’
According to The Sun, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here bosses fear there could be an exodus after TV presenter Richard Madeley was forced to leave the show.
The Guardian – ‘6 countries on red list as Covid variant poses risk’
The Guardian writes that six countries in southern Africa have been placed on England's red travel list over concern on what is feared to be the worst coronavirus variant yet identified.
Daily Mirror – ‘Tragedy of migrant crisis: the DIY death boats’
The Daily Mirror leads with an image of a makeshift boat that takes migrants across the Channel.
The Independent – ‘Ministers reject plea for safe routes to Britain’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected pleas to provide safe routes for refugees to reach the UK from continental Europe, The Independent writes.
Metro – ‘We just want to live like you’
Just over a day after migrants drowned in the Channel, the Metro leads on more asylum seekers trying to make the dangerous journey for a "better life" in the UK.
Google to pay £183m in back taxes to Irish government
The Guardian says Google’s Irish subsidiary has agreed to pay €218m (£183m) in back taxes to the Irish government, according to company filings.
Dave Chappelle clashes with students at former school after being called a ‘bigot’
The Independent says Comedian Dave Chappelle made a surprise visit to his former school in Washington DC on Tuesday.
Two more energy companies go bust with 70,000 customers affected
The Metro says Two more energy firms have gone under in another grim day for the sector.
We won the lottery then gave winnings away by making pals rich & flushing cash down the loo after 5 bottles of champagne
The Sun says THEY say you're more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery.
Four Tottenham stars who may have played last game for the club after Antonio Conte blast
The Daily Express says Tottenham fell to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Slovenian minnows NS Mura in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.
Hugh Hefner’s son Cooper expecting twins with Harry Potter actress Scarlett Byrne
The Daily Mirror says Hugh Hefner 's son Cooper Hefner has announced he and wife Harry Potter star Scarlett Byrne are expecting twins.
Three appear in court charged with 1996 murder of Scottish schoolgirl
The Guardian says Three people have appeared in court in Scotland charged with the murder of the 14-year-old schoolgirl Caroline Glachan in 1996.
Man charged with murder after ‘kind-hearted’ gran, 65, found dead in home
The Metro says A man has been charged with murder after a ‘kind-hearted and generous’ grandma, 65, was found dead in her home in Wales.
Musician, 24, charged with murder after Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18, vanished from bus stop
The Sun says A MUSICIAN has today been charged with the murder an 18-year-old girl who vanished on her way to meet her boyfriend.
Nigel Farage tipped to become PM: Boris Johnson issued horror Tory warning
The Daily Express says NIGEL FARAGE has been tipped to become the next Prime Minister, as Boris Johnson has been issued a warning over his immigration policy.
UK weather forecast: Storm Arwen’s 80mph gales and snow to pose ‘danger to life’
The Daily Mirror says Britain is set to be battered by snow, blizzards and gales of up to 80mph from Storm Arwen this weekend with 'danger to life' warnings in place and fears over travel chaos.
Ava White: 12-year-old girl stabbed to death in Liverpool
The Independent says a 12-year-old girl, Ava White, was stabbed to death in Liverpool city centre on Thursday night.
South Africa among six countries to be added to travel RED list in desperate bid to halt ‘worst ever’ Covid variant
The Sun says SOUTH Africa is among six countries set to be slapped with a travel ban in a desperate bid to halt the arrival of a terrifying new Covid strain.
Extinction Rebellion protesters spark Black Friday chaos: 15 Amazon sites blocked in UK
The Daily Express says EXTINCTION Rebellion activists are staging protests at Amazon warehouses across the country on Black Friday.
London Tube strike brings capital to standstill as 5 underground lines close
The Daily Mirror says Drivers on five London Tube lines have gone on strike on Friday - causing widespread problems.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Coverage of the English Channel migrant situation continues to dominate the front pages.
Breaking: Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Plymouth man charged with teen’s murder
A man has been charged with murder in relation to the disappearance of Plymouth 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod.
Coronavirus variant fear sparks Africa travel curbs
BBC News says Travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant.
Five arrested as France, UK vow action after deadliest Channel migrant tragedy
France24 says Britain and France were looking at new measures to limit migration across the Channel and break people-smuggling networks.
Bobbi-Anne McLeod murder suspect has ‘no known link’ to 18-year-old
The Metro says One of the men arrested in the aftermath of the disappearance of Bobbi-Anne McLeod has been released without charge.
Morocco halts France flights amid coronavirus spike
France24 says Morocco has decided to suspend flights to and from France, where daily coronavirus infections are rising, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Solomon Islands PM blames violent anti-government protests on foreign interference
The Guardian says Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare has blamed foreign interference over his government’s decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to Beijing for anti-government protests.
TV crew reporting on California smash-and-grab raids say they were attacked by robbers who shot their security guard
The Independent says a TV crew reporting on smash-and-grab raids in California were attacked by robbers who shot their security guard.
Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game
BBC Sport says Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is set to miss the Ashes series against England after announcing he will take an immediate break from cricket.