Sunday Papers – Sunak won’t attend COP27
Most of the Sunday papers lead with political developments.
The PM’s decision to not attend COP27 makes the front pages, with many seeing it as a snub and wondering if PM Rishi Sunak risks undermining Britain’s position as a world leader on green issues, by not attending. Another paper reports Boris Johnson is planning to attend – causing panic at No10.
Several newspapers lead with Liz Truss’s mobile phone being hacked by the Kremlin. The papers say Putin cyber-spies are suspected of having “gained access to top-secret exchanges … as well as private conversations” from the former PM’s personal phone, from when she was foreign secretary.
The Observer – No 10 alarm at Boris Johnson plan to attend climate summit
The Observer reports of “alarm” at No 10 that Boris Johnson is planning to travel to the climate conference in Egypt, which starts next Sunday
Sunday Mirror – Fossil fuels and rise of Rishi
More than £530,000 donated to Mr Sunak this year came from supporters with fossil fuel links, the Sunday Mirror reports.
Sunday Express – Rishi sinks Boris yacht
It’s Mr Sunak’s decision to scrap Mr Johnson’s £250m plan for a new royal yacht that leads the Sunday Express. Elsewhere on the front page, the paper reports on a video from the Princess of Wales for Addiction Awareness Week.
Daily Star on Sunday – Lettuce Liz hacked by Mad Vlad
The irreverent Daily Star splashes on “wet lettuce” Liz Truss’s phone being hacked by Russian spies. “Is it just the tip of the iceberg?” the paper asks.
2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, but 2024 provides some relief
The 2023 wildfire season ranks among the EU’s worst in over two decades, fuelled by climate change. Fires devastated vast areas, threatening ecosystems and lives. As fire risks rise, Europe
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‘Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 33’ & ‘Trump promises hard approach to homeless’ – Paper Talk USA
A real mixture of domestic news features on the US front pages this morning, with ongoing speculation what Donald Trump’s second term in office will look like, continued scrutiny of his picks for Cabinet.
International news is splashed across the front pages, with the escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war following Joe Biden authorising Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russia. The outgoing president will also send landmines – a move that has been criticised by charities and rights groups.
‘Russia fires intercontinental missiles’ & ‘COP29 climate talks deadlock’ – Paper Talk EUROPE
Russia has fired intercontinental missiles into Ukraine, marking the first time they have used such weapons. It comes after Ukraine fired British and American missiles into Russia. The ongoing escalations in the war dominate European news, as the EU leaders prepare for US support for Ukraine to come to a screeching end in January when Donald Trump takes office.
The ongoing discussions at COP29 continue to dominate European news as a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations.
Asia-Pacific markets Live Updates: Japan Nikkei, Singapore GDP
Asia-Pacific markets Live Updates shows the Asian markets mostly rose Friday on morning, tracking a rally on Wall Street that saw the S&P log gains
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The majority of Brits will say this is 12 months too late but, finally the ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu. A warrant
