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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.

Argentinian authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the death of Liam Payne. Among those charged is a person who accompanied Payne at the hotel, and a hotel employee and another individual have also been charged with drug-related offences.

The Israeli parliament has passed a law allowing the government to deport family members of individuals convicted of terrorism, including Israeli citizens. The legislation applies to immediate relatives, such as parents, siblings, or children, of those found guilty of committing or supporting acts of terrorism.

Met chief hits out at social media speculation around Chris Kaba shooting as 67 gang linked to 11 gun attacks The Metropolitan Police commissioner has hit out at “dangerous narratives” over the police shooting of Chris Kaba by a firearms officer who was cleared of murder, revealing that Kaba’s gang has been linked to 11 shootings in the past year. Sir Mark Rowley said online commentary, often largely focussed on Kaba’s ethnicity, risked undermining justice in the wake of the shooting as he urged commentators to be more aware of the weight of their words. “From the outset, over the…

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – but mortgages still set to rise Interest rates have been cut for the second time this year, by a quarter of a percentage poi, but mortgage rates are still set to rise in a blow to homeowners. The Bank of England reduced the base rate from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent on Thursday, following a 0.25 percentage-point cut in August, which was the first drop in four years. Governor Andrew Bailey said rates were likely to “continue to fall gradually from here”, but warned they could not be cut…

Royal news – live: William laments ‘brutal’ 2024 calling it hardest year of his life after King and Kate’s cancer battles Prince William has spoken candidly about the most difficult year of his life after his father and wife both went through their battles with cancer. Asked by reporters how his year has been ahead of the Earthshot prize in Cape Town, the Prince of Wales replied: “Honestly? “It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life.” William who took time off Royal duties as his wife went through preventative chemotherapy, added: “So, trying to get through…