The Guardian says The number of Covid cases has risen sharply at some universities as about a million students begin to head home for the Christmas break.
Year: 2021
Thursday’s front page reflect on the words of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and England’s chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty.
Sky News says Britons have been advised not to attend football matches in stadiums and to “prioritise” social events “that really matter to them”.
The Metro says Boris Johnson likely aimed to provide some reassurance to people that he had a handle on the coronavirus crisis during his press conference this evening.
The Independent says Zendaya attended the world premiere of her new film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, on Monday evening – and the actor certainly dressed appropriately.
Aljazeera says Weather bureau says ‘very destructive typhoon-force winds’ likely as International Red Cross warns residents to brace for one of the strongest storms of the year.
Arab News says The diesel fuel needed to produce oxygen for coronavirus patients has run out.
TRT World says White former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Minnesota to charges he violated George Floyd’s civil rights.
VOA says The White House COVID-19 Response team Wednesday said early data indicates the omicron variant is spreading in the U.S.
BBC Sport says Arsenal overtook opponents West Ham and moved into fourth place in the Premier League by winning an eventful match at Emirates Stadium.
Katie Price has been given a 16-week suspended prison sentence for drink drinking while also disqualified and uninsured.
A woman who murdered her partner’s 16-month-old daughter has been jailed for a minimum of 25 years after causing caused “catastrophic” injuries to the 18-month child.
Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football, bringing a glittering, trophy-laden career to an end. Aguero has long been expected to call time on…
Football legend Sergio Aguero has confirmed his immediate retirement from the sport during an emotional press conference today.
MPs have voted to approve Covid passes to enter nightclubs, sports matches and other big events – despite the PM suffering a massive Commons rebellion as nearly 100 Tory MPs voted against the government’s plans.
The Daily Mirror leads with the death of 16-month-old Star Hobson. The paper reports on the conviction of Savannah Brockhill, 28, for thetot
The Guardian says a big Tory rebellion over vaccine passports underlines the prime minister’s “increasingly shaky grip over his party”.
The Sun’s front page urges politicians to “keep calm like Ma’am” over Omicron, reporting that the Queen still plans to hold her family Christmas party.
The Daily Express wonders whether the prime minister has made the right decision over the latest measures to tackle COVID-19.
Metro says Boris Johnson suffered a huge Commons rebellion despite a “meeting with backbenchers and a last-gasp ring-round to secure support”.
‘Ministers flying blind on size of Omicron wave’ says the Independent, sharing the front splash is an image of Star Hobson.
The Guardian says About 150 people were trapped on the roof of a shopping centre and office complex in Hong Kong after a fire broke out.
The Independent says Inflation has risen to 5.1 percent increasing fears about the rising costs of living.
The Metro says A dozen children are among the 74 dead in Kentucky following the onslaught of tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday.
The Guardian says Valtteri Bottas believes Lewis Hamilton deserved to be crowned Formula One world champion.