Six people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured in a crush outside Cameroon's stadium hosting an excellent Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood of the capital Yaoundé. Naseri Paul Biya,...
Who is Sue Gray and can we trust her findings?
Sue Gray is the UK’s most talked-about woman right now, but who is she? Sue Gray is a senior cabinet office employee who works for the government and has been tasked with investigating allegations of parties held at Downing Street whilst the UK was in lockdown due to Covid-19. MPs...
Breaking News – A gunman opens fire in a German University lecture hall
Breaking News - A lone gunman opens fire in a German University targetting students and teachers. The gunman is shot dead by the police after injuring several people in a German lecture hall, say police. Police in a southern German city have said a large operation is underway at a...
Transparency fears as minister says Sue Gray ‘findings’ will be published
The Guardian says Only the “findings” of Sue Gray’s report into alleged lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street will be published, Nadhim Zahawi has said.
Sue Gray, the formidable official investigating a very British scandal
FT says when the journalist Julian Glover began working as a speechwriter for then prime minister David Cameron in 2011, he was summoned to a room at the top of the Cabinet Office at 70 Whitehall.
Sue Gray: The ex-pub landlord who could call time on Boris Johnson
Politico says She’s been a pub landlord and a civil service bouncer — now Westminster is wondering if Sue Gray really has what it takes to call time on Boris Johnson.
‘Don’t Need Sue Gray’s Review’ – Says What Everyone’s Thinking
Huffpost says Emily Thornberry told BBC Question Time’s audience that Sue Gray’s report into Partygate is not necessary on Thursday night in a brutal rant about Boris Johnson.
Tributes for iconic French designer Thierry Mugler, who died aged 73
In an official post, a representative said: "We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday, January 23rd 2022."
UK & US withdrawing from Ukraine amid fear of Russian invasion
Despite no specific threats, the UK has started withdrawing its staff from its embassy in Ukraine, as fears of a Russian invasion grow amid rising tension.
The Independent – No 10 officials ‘hold back information’ from inquiry
The Independent - No 10 officials ‘hold back information’ from inquiry
Metro – Russia-Ukraine crisis: A fight to the death
Metro - Russia-Ukraine crisis: A fight to the death
The Sun – Katie Price facing 5 years
The Sun - Katie Price facing 5 years
Daily Express – Boris accepts ‘need for change at No 10’
Daily Express - Boris accepts ‘need for change at No 10’
Daily Mirror – Scandal of cold Britain: The energy crisis victims
Daily Mirror - Scandal of cold Britain: The energy crisis victims
The Guardian – PM pulled into row over Tory party islamophobia
The Guardian - PM pulled into row over Tory party islamophobia
Rising Covid cases in US nursing homes prompts hospital warnings
The Guardian says Covid cases are rising rapidly among US nursing home residents and staff, causing shortages in admissions, exacerbating bed shortages at hospitals in turn, and in some cases requiring the national guard to be called in.
Ukraine crisis: UK begins withdrawing embassy staff from Kiev as Russia war fears mount
The Independent says The UK is withdrawing some of its staff from its Ukraine embassy amid growing tensions in the nation.
Man pleads guilty to abducting Cleo Smith, 4, from Australian campsite
The Metro says A man has pleaded guilty to abducting the Australian girl Cleo Smith from her tent while she was on holiday with her family.
Glasgow becomes Gotham for Batgirl as Scottish film industry booms
The Guardian says I cicles were glued on to vintage streetlamps as Glasgow was transformed into a wintry Gotham City over the weekend.
James Snyder: Harry Potter star fired from Cursed Child on Broadway after misconduct allegations
The Independent says Harry Potter and the Cursed Child actor James Snyder has been fired from the Broadway production following a misconduct complaint.
Beyonce and Bella Hadid lead tributes as fashion designer to the stars Thierry Mugler dies aged 73
The Metro says Beyonce and Bella Hadid have led the tributes following the news of legendary fashion designer Thierry Mugler’s death.
Irish police rule out foul play over corpse in post office pension incident
The Guardian says Police suspect that a dead man who was brought to a post office in Ireland by two men trying to claim his pension had died just hours before the incident.
Omicron restrictions eased in Scotland
The Independent says the final restrictions put in place in response to the Omicron variant sweeping across Scotland will be eased from Monday.
‘Spooky old man’ figure appears in woods and no one knows why
The Metro says Walkers have described their fear after spotting a mysterious figure lurking in the woods – until they realised it was a mannequin.
Johnson orders inquiry into Nusrat Ghani ‘Muslimness’ sacking claims
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations by MP Nusrat Ghani that she was sacked after being told her “Muslimness” was “making colleagues uncomfortable”
British man killed in ‘sickle’ attack in Thailand
The Independent says A British man has been killed and another injured in an attack believed to involve a sickle in Thailand.
Queen flies to Prince Philip’s rural ‘bolt hole’ for first time since his death
The Metro says The Queen has finally made it back to Sandringham for the first time since her husband Prince Philip died.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s front pages report on the latest developments in the Downing Street party investigations as Sue Gray prepares to publish her report.
Boris Johnson faces crunch week as Sue Gray prepares to publish partygate report
Sky News says Boris Johnson is facing a week of reckoning as a report into Downing Street parties during lockdown is due to be released.
Greek government blamed for hunger crisis in refugee camps
The Guardian says the Greek government is accused of fomenting a hunger crisis in refugee camps with “conscious” policy choices.
Ukraine: Man named by UK as Putin’s choice to run Kyiv puppet regime says claim ‘fake news’
The Independent says the man the British government named as Putin’s choice to lead a puppet regime in Ukraine after a Russian invasion has said he will take legal action.
Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Manchester named as Kennie Carter
The Metro says A 16-year-old boy who died after he was stabbed in Stretford last night has been named locally as Kennie Carter.
Europe could be headed towards end of pandemic after Omicron, says WHO
France24 says the Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday.
UAE air defenses destroy Houthi missiles, no injuries reported
Arab News says the UAE defense ministry said it has shot down two Houthi missiles targeting the country, state media reported early on Monday.
Syria prison attack kills more than 100, clashes ongoing
Aljazeera says At least 120 people have been killed in ongoing battles between US-backed, Kurdish-led forces and ISIL (ISIS) fighters after an attack on a Syrian prison.
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