Brussels has today begun legal action against Poland over a row about the primacy EU law and its application in the country. In October, Poland's Constitutional Tribunal ruled the country's EU membership did not give the bloc's courts supreme legal authority. The ruling sparked anger in Brussels and further damaged...
The Independent – ‘Cabinet secretary misled officials over parties row’
The Independent reports that Britain’s “top civil servant” has been accused of misleading officials over the Christmas party scandals.
The Guardian – ‘PM rules out further curbs on Christmas socialising’
Christmas will go ahead without any restrictions on socialising, reports The Guardian.
Metro – ‘Xmas can go ahead’
Boris Johnson has promised millions of families there will be no lockdown ahead of Christmas, reports the Metro.
The Sun – ‘Have a good Christmas… but… er … don’t have a good Christmas’
Christmas will go ahead lockdown free, but New Year’s Eve “looks doomed”, says The Sun.
Daily Mirror – ‘Christmas cheer and fear’
The Daily Mirror leads with the news Boris Johnson has confirmed there will be no more curbs ahead of Christmas.
Daily Express – ‘Christmas can go ahead, but new curbs loom’
Christmas can go ahead but new lockdown curbs loom, says the Daily Express.
Covid cases rise across Asia as South Korea sees record numbers of seriously ill, Thailand restarts quarantine
The Guardian says Covid cases rise across Asia as South Korea sees record numbers of seriously ill, Thailand restarts quarantine.
Fauci says Fox should ‘fire’ host after ‘kill shot’ comment
The Independent says Dr Anthony Fauci, is calling for the firing of a Fox News host after the broadcaster encouraged a crowd of young conservatives to “ambush” him and go for a rhetorical “kill shot”.
UK’s Omicron infections may have already peaked, experts suggest
The Metro says Record levels of Covid infections, a return of restrictions and European neighbours going back into lockdown has made for some bleak reading this winter.
The Matrix Resurrections review: Wachowski franchise is back doing what it does best – confusing us
The Independent says The Matrix Resurrections review: Wachowski franchise is back doing what it does best – confusing us.
US population growth in first year of Covid was lowest in history
The Guardian says The US recorded the lowest rate of population growth in its history in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.
NYE parties limited to 10 people in Germany as Europe braces for Omicron ‘storm’
The Guardian says Germany has become the latest country to reintroduce tight Covid-19 measures.
NHL will not send players to Beijing Winter Olympics due to Covid-19
The Guardian says the NHL will not send its players to compete in the men’s ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Olympics due to Covid-19.
Thomas Tuchel: I don’t want be part of a witch-hunt for unvaccinated players
The Independent says Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players.
Mikel Arteta reacts to Charlie Patino’s Arsenal debut with fans already chanting his name
The Metro says Mikel Arteta says it was a ‘beautiful moment’ to see Charlie Patino score on his Arsenal debut in their 5-1 win over Sunderland.
NHS increases daily rate of booster jabs by 75% in one week
The Guardian says The NHS has increased the daily rate of booster vaccinations by three-quarters in a week – but remains short of the roughly 1.5m jabs a day.
Brexit: Australia deal will cause £94m blow to UK farming, fishing and forestry, government admits
The Independent says Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with Australia will damage the UK’s agriculture and food sectors.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘felt left out’ and hurt after being excluded from photos of the Queen’s Christmas speech
The Sun: MEGHAN and Harry both 'felt sidelined' after they were absent from any of the family snaps during the Queen's 2019 Christmas speech, a book has alleged.
Rishi Sunak unveils £1,000,000,000 support package for firms hit by Omicron
The Metro says Businesses affected by the Omicron wave of Covid are being offered grants of up to £6,000 to help them get through the crisis.
‘Good chance of a white Christmas!’ Carol Kirkwood issues SNOW warning for Christmas Day
The Daily Mirror: The Met Office predicts a bitingly cold start to the day with frost in many areas as the mercury plunges to sub zero temperatures
UK NO favours! Boris vs Liz Truss told tactics NOT playing out well on global stage
The Daily Express: BORIS JOHNSON and the UK Government's "inflexibility" is hampering Britain's ability to strike post-Brexit trade deals, an international trade expert has said.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Wednesday’s front pages report on the Christmas rules for the UK amid a surge in Covid-19 cases fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Following his hat-trick in the Carabao Cup, Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah makes a ‘desperate’ plea to Mikel Arteta.
The Daily Express: EDDIE NKETIAH scored a hat-trick to send Arsenal into the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Thursday. Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is ready to fill the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang-shaped hole in Mikel Arteta's plans.
Rylan Clark admits wanting to ‘punch’ top actor while addressing long-running feud
The Sun: RYLAN CLARK is one of the nicest blokes in showbusiness – but sadly not everyone in the industry is as friendly as him.
Covid isolation cut to seven days for people with negative tests
The Metro says Fully vaccinated Covid sufferers can now cut their 10-day isolation period to seven days, it has been announced.
Princess Diana told George Michael his song was one of her favourites
The Independent says Princess Diana told George Michael that his song You Have Been Loved was one of her favourites, says singer Shirlie Holliman.
EXCLUSIVE: Woman who died of Covid at 48 wrote ‘goodbye list’ before going onto ventilator
The Mirror: Justine Laymond died on December 7 after she contracted coronavirus, 15 years after a double-lung transplant saved her life. She wanted to live her life to make her donor proud
One dead, dozens missing after landslide at Myanmar jade mine
Aljazeera says At least one person has been confirmed dead and up to 100 others reported missing following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar.
WHO’s Europe chief says ‘another storm coming’ as Omicron takes hold
The Guardian says WHO's European head has warned countries to brace for a “significant surge” in Covid-19 cases as Omicron spreads.
Biden pledges 500M free virus tests, urges Americans to get vaccinated
TRT World says Joe Biden has warned millions of unvaccinated Americans they are putting themselves and loved ones at risk amid the rapid spread of Omicron sweeping the nation.
Americans Battle Pandemic Fatigue as COVID Cases Surge
VOA says Last year, tens of millions of Americans were forced to abandon holiday travel plans due to the surging coronavirus pandemic.
Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland: Eddie Nketiah scores hat-trick to steer Gunners into Carabao Cup semi-finals
SKY Sports says Eddie Nketiah scored a hat-trick to steer Arsenal past Sunderland and into the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 5-1 victory.
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