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Farewell Liam The front page reports “Farewell Liam” alongside an image of his coffin and inset images of his former bandmates and his former partner. The paper says the reunion of the band members – Zayn, Louis, Niall and Harry was “under circumstances none of them would ever have imagined.” Ukraine fires Brit missiles into RussiaUkraine has fired British missiles deep into Russia in an escalation of the war. It comes just a day after Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use American-made weapons and just a day after Putin hinted at a nuclear war. Cashing in on legacy of a hero The daughter of…

Two stories dominate the front page of the Daily Express.Here is a summary of the front page of the Daily Express:1. British storm shadow missiles fired at RussiaThe Daily Express says footage shows locals picking up fragments of the 12 British missiles in Russia, noting the permitting of British weapons is a “major escalation” in the war. 2. Stars united at final farewell to Liam PayneThe Daily Express notes the celebrity mourners attending the funeral saying “Stars united at final farewell.” He was laid to rest yesterday in a private funeral in the Home Counties, where his family and friends attended, followed by a…

The main stories on The Sun front page reports: 1. Farewell Liam, 1993-2024The Sun’s front page leads on the funeral of former boyband member Liam Payne – who died last month after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina. His former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik were in attendance at the Buckinghamshire service. 2. UK missiles hit Russia The front page reports Ukraine has used British weapons to strike Russia noting the UK’s green light for Ukraine to use Storm Shadows to attack Russia came just one day after the US did the same. 

Here’s a summary of the main stories from the front page of The Guardian:1. Ukraine Uses UK Missiles to Strike Russian TargetsUkraine has fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russian targets, reportedly in the Kursk region. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, coinciding with the closure of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. The move follows an increase in Russian and North Korean troop activities, and there is growing Western support for Ukraine. Images of missile fragments have circulated on social media, suggesting their use against military targets.2. Former Bandmates Mourn Liam PayneMembers of One Direction, including Harry Styles…

The Metro features one news story this morning, with the rest of the front page being taken up by ads. Here’s a summary of the front page: 1. “Farewell Liam” – Funeral of One Direction StarFamily, friends, and fans have said an emotional goodbye to Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, at his funeral. The front page highlights moving tributes, including a floral arrangement reading “Daddy,” carried alongside his coffin. Former partner Cheryl Cole was seen attending the service alongside his former bandmates – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson..

Watch: Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott | News Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott. The former UK deputy prime minister died “peacefully” surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said in a statement on Thursday (21 November). Paying tribute to the former trade union activist, Sir Tony said: “I’m feeling devastated, we knew it was coming because he had been very ill, but my deepest condolences to Pauline, Jonathan, and David.” Speaking to BBC Radio 4…

John Prescott: The Labour firebrand who became Tony Blair’s vital sidekick A highlight of the lacklustre 2001 General election campaign was the “Prescott punch”. John Prescott, Labour’s Deputy Prime Minister was incensed by a protester who hit him with an egg. He lashed out at the egg-thrower and the police had to separate the two men. The incident was caught on camera and dominated the news. A mortified Prescott thought that he would have to resign. Tony Blair played the matter down, stating: “John is John”. Prescott was the keeper of the cloth cap in Tony Blair’s Labour government, perhaps…

John Prescott death: Former deputy prime minister dies aged 86 Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s, his family announced. The Labour veteran, who was a pivotal figure in Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project, died peacefully in a care home surrounded by family. During a parliamentary career spanning 50 years, Lord Prescott served as deputy prime minister for a decade following the party’s landslide victory in 1997. While he was known for his fiery temperament, he played a crucial role in mediating the often fractious relationship between Sir Tony and…