Downing Street staff held two parties the night before Prince Philip’s funeral, claims the Daily Mirror on its front page.
Day: 14 January 2022
The Independent - Andrew loses titles and patronages
Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, will now defend his civil sexual abuse case as a “private citizen” after the Queen removed his military titles and royal patronages, writes The…
Kazakhstan civil unrest - bloody and bruised - How and why the violence started
Civil unrest is threatening to destabilise the oil-rich former Soviet republic in Central Asia and the media is desperate to uncover who’s to blame and the consequences of the uprising.
Daily Express - Queen casts Andrew adrift for sake of monarchy
The Queen has “cast Andrew adrift for the sake of the monarchy”, reports the Daily Express.
The Guardian - Queen strips Andrew of military and royal roles
The Guardian splashes on the Queen seeking to distance herself from Prince Andrew, stripping him of his military and royal roles.
The Sun - Throne out!
Prince Andrew had his royal and military titles taken away after being summoned to Windsor Castle, reports The Sun
Meta faces massive lawsuit - A €2.7bn civil class action lawsuit
Meta faces massive lawsuit to the tune of €2.7bn civil lawsuits over allegations it exploited UK Facebook users’ data for profit. Meta faces massive lawsuit, Facebook is already under the…
Ukrainian government website down after 'massive' cyberattack
Several Ukrainian government websites were down on Friday morning following a “massive” cyberattack, officials have confirmed.
Wales moves to ease Covid restrictions by end of January
The Guardian says Covid restrictions in Wales such as a limit on the number of attending a sporting match may be lifted by the end of the month.
Cardi B cries in court as she reveals vlogger left her ‘suicidal’
The Independent says Cardi B was left in tears while testifying at the defamation case hearing against YouTuber Latasha Kebe, also known as Tasha K.
Novak Djokovic stunned as Australia cancel his visa again and prepare to deport tennis star
The Metro says Australia has sensationally cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for the second time, with the tennis world number one now set to be deported rather than defend his Australian…
Teachers in France walk out - Macron's new headache
Teachers in France walked out in their thousands over Covid rules to add to Macron’s woes – the teachers are demanding clarity over restrictions.
New Czech coalition government wins confidence vote
New Czech coalition government wins confidence vote, after months of turmoil. The Czech Republic’s – Czechia – new conservative-led government won a vote of confidence in the lower house of…
Djokovic to be deported after Australian visa cancelled for second time
Tennis star Novak Djokovic to be deported after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time.
Ukraine hit by ‘massive’ cyber-attack on government website
The Guardian says Ukraine has been hit by a “massive” cyber-attack, with the websites of several government departments including the ministry of foreign affairs and the education ministry knocked out.
Australia equals hottest day on record as temperature soars to 50.7C
The Independent says Temperatures in Australia have soared to the same level as the hottest day ever recorded.
Britney Spears hits out at sister Jamie Lynn after GMA interview: ‘She wants to sell a book at my expense’
The Metro says pop star Britney Spears hits out at sister Jamie Lynn after GMA interview: ‘She wants to sell a book at my expense’.
Philippines accused of being ‘anti-poor’ with public transport ban on Covid unvaccinated
The Guardian says The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport.
Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
The Independent says Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
Facebook, Google, Twitter and Reddit subpoenaed by January 6 committee investigating Capitol riot
The Metro says The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol issued subpoenas Thursday to Google’s parent company Alphabet.
No 10 ‘held 2 parties’ night before Queen sat alone at Philip’s funeral
The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
BREAKING: Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star’s visa ahead of Australian Open
The Guardian says Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has again been cancelled just days before the start of the Australian Open.
Kanye West allegedly punches fan outside LA members club
The Independent says Kanye West is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly punching a fan.
England cuts Covid self-isolation period to five days
The Metro says The self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 has been slashed.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Friday’s front pages are heavily dominated by the news that the Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his royal patronages and military titles.
Morrison government dragging out Djokovic visa saga ‘as a distraction’, Labor says
The Guardian says Labor has accused the Morrison government of dragging out the Novak Djokovic visa saga to distract from its Omicron woes.
Teacher, 23, murdered while jogging ‘in random attack’
The Metro says Tributes have flooded in for a young Irish primary school teacher who was brutally murdered while out jogging in the afternoon.
Teachers in France stage massive walk-out over Covid confusion
France24 says Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
Aussie Minister slammed by Senator over Djokovic debacle
AN AUSTRALIAN SENATOR has slammed the Australian Immigration Minister for the visa “shambles” involving tennis ace Novak Djokovic.
Lebanese bus, truck drivers block roads over soaring prices
Arab News says Lebanon’s public transport drivers blocked roads on Thursday, paralyzing traffic throughout the country in protest against the manipulation of exchange rates.
Sarah Ferguson 'regrouping' with Beatrice and Eugenie as Andrew faces trial
SARAH Ferguson is “devastated” and “regrouping” with Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie as Prince Andrew faces the prospect of a court showdown, it has been claimed.
WHO adds new drugs to COVID treatments amid Omicron surge
Aljazeera says The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two more drugs to its guidelines for recommended treatments for COVID-19.
Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78
The Ronettes legend was an extraordinary singer best known around the world for hits including “Be My Baby”.
US family calls for 'rally for justice' after white officer kills Black man
TRT World says The death of an unarmed African-American man shot by an off-duty white police officer under mysterious circumstances has fuelled outrage in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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