Hollywood's first black Actor Sidney Poitier dies aged 94, say senior Bahamas officials. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper made the announcement on Facebook, without mentioning the cause of death. The news was also confirmed by an official from the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "We have lost an icon, a...
The impact of Coutinho transfer to Aston Villa will be enormous
Aston Villa have agreed on a loan deal for Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho transfer to the midlands. The former Red will be reunited with his former captain, who, this time, will manage him instead of captaining him. Having played with Coutinho and almost having won the title, Gerrard will know how...
The Colston Four walk free and divides Britain
Britain's political and social divisions have been clearly reflected in the reaction to the verdict in the so-called Colston 4 trial.
Guardian – Tory peer secretly involved in firm given PPE contracts
Files leaked to The Guardian appear to suggest that Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband were “secretly” involved in a PPE business.
The Metro – Novak Djokovic: Prisoner cell Djok H – Djokovic held in Melbourne
Metro focuses on Novak Djokovic’s situation in Melbourne. The paper says the tennis star is being kept with asylum seekers in conditions.
The Independent – PM in new sleaze claims over flat refurbishment
The Independent reports the PM is facing fresh sleaze allegations after appearing to back a plan for a new “Great Exhibition” put forward by the Tory donor who funded his luxury flat decorations.
Daily Express – Cost of living squeeze will hit over-65s hardest
The Daily Express says over-65s could see their fuel bills rise by £340 a year, according to new analysis.
Daily Mirror – Desperate Andrew’s £17m ski chalet
Prince Andrew is trying to force the sale of a Swiss chalet to cover legal bills, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Sun – Piers troll arrested over death threats
An online troll who threatened Piers Morgan and his son has been arrested, The Sun reports.
Latest Welsh Government Covid review extends ban on sports fans at events
Wales Online says Sports fans will remain shut out from professional matches and events in Wales for at least another week as part of the Welsh Government's Covid regulations.
Lotto Ireland winning ticket location revealed in life-changing record draw
Irish Mirror says Ireland's record Lotto jackpot has been tantalisingly out of reach for months - and on Wednesday night it rolled over yet again.
Liz Truss says Russia faces high-level sanctions if it invades Ukraine
The Guardian says Massive coordinated sanctions threatened against Russia if it launches military action against Ukraine.
Dominic Raab’s department wasted ‘staggering’ £238m on array of botched projects last year
The Independent says Dominic Raab's department wasted a "staggering" £28m last year, according to new figures.
Julia Fox reveals details of Kanye West date nights in intimate essay as they confirm romance
The Metro says Julia Fox has detailed her dates with Kanye West as the pair confirm their romance and, we have to say, it’s truly a thing to behold.
Paris Jackson says she wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Independent says Paris Jackson wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and she doesn’t mind if she plays a hero or villain.
Ghislaine Maxwell: key juror has hired lawyer, trial judge says
The Guardian says A juror who sat at the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell last month and has now told reporters he was sexually abused as a child has retained a lawyer, the trial judge said on Thursday.
Kieran Trippier explains decision to leave Atletico Madrid for Newcastle United
The Metro says Kieran Trippier says he didn’t have to think twice about leaving Atletico Madrid for Premier League relegation-battlers Newcastle United.
Kazakhstan protests: thousands detained as president says order mostly restored
The Guardian says Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has claimed constitutional order has mostly been restored.
‘It’s not human’: Novak Djokovic being treated ‘like a prisoner’ amid visa row, mother claims
The Independent says Novak Djokovic’s mother said he was being held “like a prisoner” at a “dirty” state-run quarantine hotel in Melbourne.
Army sent in to help London hospitals as NHS grapples with staffing crisis
The Metro says hundreds of troops are being drafted into London hospitals to replace staff isolating with Omicron as the NHS grapples with critical workforce shortages.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Today's news summary: Friday's front pages feature a mixed bag of ongoing news stories.
Boris Johnson accused of corruption after ‘great exhibition’ text emerges
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been accused of corruption after it emerged that he sought funds for his flat refurbishment.
Harvey Parker: Body found in River Thames confirmed as missing student
The Independent says A body pulled from the River Thames in London has been identified as missing student Harvey Parker, police have confirmed.
Police beheaded and countless protesters dead as Kazakhstan revolt escalates
The Metro says fresh violence and looting erupted in Kazakhstan on Thursday, as it emerged that two police officers had been beheaded in an escalating revolt.
Two journalists shot dead by gang in Haiti
France24 says two journalists in Haiti were killed Thursday by a gang operating on the outskirts of the capital Port-au-Prince.
Eastern US faces possible ‘bomb cyclone’ of snow and wind
TRT World says the eastern United States, from Tennessee to New York, faces stronger winds and heavier snow overnight.
Biden appeals to US, world on anniversary of Capitol Attack
VOA says Joe Biden made an appeal to Americans and defended the values of democracy on the first anniversary on the Capitol attack.
Novak Djokovic making ‘big mistake’ not getting vaccinated, says Boris Becker
Sky Sports says Novak Djokovic is making a "big mistake" if he is not getting vaccinated against Covid-19, according to his former coach Boris Becker.
Germans less worried about the omicron variant – More Freedom
Germans are less worried about the omicron variant than the delta variant and the majority of people in Germany approve of the government's stricter rules.
Italy introduces mandatory vaccinations as Omicron infections hit new records
Italy will impose mandatory vaccinations for Covid on everyone over 50 years of age, the Italian government has announced on Wednesday.
Air-quality sensors in Warsaw to improve – largest network in Europe
Warsaw is to receive Europe’s largest network of air-quality sensors, after a deal signed between the capital’s city hall and Kraków air-quality analysis company Airly.
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