Author: News Desk

The Independent says European leaders have urged Donald Trump to stand up to the “bully” Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian leads on Joe Biden’s speech in which he promised a peaceful transition of power.

The Church of England covered up the sexual abuse of at least 130 children and young men according to a review.

The Sun leads on Prince William’s comments that it has been “the hardest year of his life” after the health battles of his wife and father.

Prince William has opened up about his wife and father’s health issues while on his trip to South Africa, the Daily Express says.

The Daily Mirror leads with Prince William revealing he is “so proud” of the King and the Princess of Wales after their cancer diagnoses.

Much of Friday’s tabloid coverage regards recent comments made by Prince William – who spoke candidly about the difficult year his family have faced following his wife’s cancer diagnosis.

The broadsheets continue political coverage on their front pages with the latest analysis from the US election as well as some domestic political news creeping back onto the front splashes.

Simon Harris, is to request the dissolution of the Dáil from President Michael D. Higgins, paving the way for Ireland’s next general election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory, praising him as a “courageous man” during a speech in Sochi. Putin noted that Trump was “hounded from all sides” during his previous term in office.

Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, dismissed speculation that former President Donald Trump could remove him from his position when he returns to office in January 2025. Speaking at a press conference after the Fed lowered its key interest rate to 4.5%-4.75%, Powell said he would not step down if asked, adding that the law protects his role from presidential interference.