Metro says The world’s biggest lottery jackpot is being dished out this afternoon.
China shuts down city of 200,000 and tells people to stay home over one Covid case
The Independent says China shuts down city of 200,000 and tells people to stay home over one Covid case.
‘Nothing’s been good enough’: Biden addresses US Covid testing shortage before holidays
The Guardian says Pressed about US testing shortages amid the omicron surge, Biden conceded in an interview that “nothing’s been good enough”.
Police watchdog dismisses complaint against No 10 officers over alleged party
The Guardian says the police watchdog will not investigate a complaint that officers failed to properly look into an alleged party at Downing Street.
Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared by sleaze probe over £6m in cheap loans
Jacob Rees-Mogg cleared by sleaze probe over £6m in cheap loans The Independent says Tory frontbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg has been cleared of breaking parliamentary rules over £6 million he received in cheap loans. Kathryn Stone, the independent parliamentary commissioner, announced the decision on Wednesday on parliament’s website, saying the full...
Ghislaine Maxwell jury calls for early Christmas break as they appear deadlocked
The Metro says The jurors in Ghislaine Maxwell’s child sex-trafficking trial opted for a long Christmas break Wednesday.
Barcelona agree initial €55m fee to sign Manchester City’s Ferran Torres
The Guardian says Barcelona have agreed an initial €55m (£46.7m) deal to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City, with additional clauses that could take the fee to €65m.
‘I would hate for my relationship with my kid to suffer’: Ed Sheeran announces 2022 stadium tour will be his last
The Independent says Ed Sheeran has announced he plans on quitting major tours in 2022 so he can spend more time with his family.
Britney Spears says new music is ‘in the works’ as she promises to be her own cheerleader after conservatorship
The Independent says Britney Spears has promised fans that she’s working on a new song following the end of her conservatorship.
Clubs close from Boxing Day in Northern Ireland as Boris keeps England in dark
The Metro says Nightclubs will be closed in Northern Ireland from 6am on Boxing Day after the nation recorded its highest daily Covid surge.
Northern Ireland and Wales to bring in tough Omicron restrictions
The Guardian says Wales and Northern Ireland have announced stringent restrictions that will come into force from Boxing Day.
Nicola Sturgeon volunteers at mass vaccination centre
The Independent says Nicola Sturgeon has visited a mass vaccination centre to help as a volunteer, saying staff there are doing “heroic work”.
Police descend on River Thames in search for music student last seen at nightclub
The Metro says The River Thames is being searched as the investigation into missing Harvey Parker continues.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Thursday’s front pages report on data suggesting that the Omicron variant of coronavirus may be less severe than previous variants.
Despite the US move, Meghan and Harry claim the title ahead of William and Kate.
The Daily Express: MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry have beaten Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, to claim a top accolade.
Boris to ‘CAVE’ to EU as PM confirms ‘interim’ deal plan – leaked letter
The Daily Express: BORIS JOHNSON has confirmed his intention to strike an "interim agreement" with the EU to resolve an ongoing Brexit dispute but also insisted he remains ready to deploy the nuclear option if necessary.
Number of new Covid cases in UK passes 100,000 for first time
The Guardian says Daily cases of Covid-19 have passed 100,000 as the Omicron variant sweeps across the UK, according to government figures.
James Franco says he was ‘blind to power dynamics’ and admits having sex with his acting students
The Independent says James Franco says he was ‘blind to power dynamics’ and admits having sex with his acting students.
Chilling CCTV shows murderer jogging before plunging pitchfork into victim’s head
The Sun: CHILLING footage shows a murderer jogging down a street before plunging a garden fork into his victim’s head.
New chaos in Libya as Dec. 24 election is postponed
Arab News says the Libyan presidential election scheduled for Dec. 24 was postponed on Wednesday for at least a month, leaving the internationally-backed peace process in chaos.
‘Very little chance of survival’ for missing miners in Myanmar
Aljazeera says Dozens of jade miners who remain missing on Thursday following a landslide in Myanmar’s Kachin State have “very little chance of survival."
Lucy Fallon ‘splits’ from footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson
The Sun: CORONATION Street star Lucy Fallon seems to have ended her romance with footballer Ryan Ledson — after she appeared on celebrity dating app Raya.
California Omicron surge arrives as cases spike, officials warn of tough weeks ahead
The Los Angeles Times says The Omicron surge has hit California, with new coronavirus cases climbing rapidly and warnings that hospitals could be hit hard by a surge.
What is the strange Omicron ‘symptom’ that you could signal in the night
The Daily Mirror: The symptoms of the coronavirus are well known and people are advised to watch out for them. However, there may be one strange sign a lot of people have not heard of
2021 on Track to Surpass 2020 as America’s Deadliest
VOA says U.S. health officials say 2021 is shaping up to be even deadlier than last year. It seems likely 2021 will surpass last year's record number of deaths by at least 15,000.
Jon Ashworth on his childhood in poverty – ‘mum and I counted 1p coins’.
The Daily Mirror: On a visit to his old house, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary opens up about how his mum Marie did not have enough money for new shoes or electricity - saying: 'It humiliates and haunts for the rest of your life'
Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Arsenal v Liverpool & Chelsea v Tottenham
BBC News says Arsenal will face Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea will meet Tottenham.
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