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The North Korean agent’s death sentence comes amid a purge of the regime’s secretive Bureau 10.

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day after BBC suspension The Guardian says Gary Lineker is to return to presenting sport on the BBC after he was taken off air for criticising the language used by ministers when discussing the government’s asylum policy. Tim Davie, the director general of the BBC, apologised on Monday for the widespread disruption to sports programming over the weekend, and announced an independent review of the corporation’s internal social media guidelines. “Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences,” said Davie. “I apologise for…

Defiant BBC presenter makes another statement on small boats after return confirmed The Independent says Gary Lineker made another statement on small boats as his return to the BBC was confirmed this morning. In a thread on his Twitter, the presenter thanked his supporters and BBC colleagues before praising the empathy his backers have shown to refugees arriving into the country on small boats. He wrote: “A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s…

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day in days, BBC confirms as broadcaster apologises for row but host DOESN’T The Sun says THE BBC apologised today as they confirmed Gary Lineker will return for FA Cup coverage following a row over his inflammatory migrant tweets. The announcement comes after a weekend of chaos saw schedules changed last-minute and a different format for Match of the Day. Lineker, 62, will return to screens to front this weekend’s FA Cup action after striking a deal with the BBC – as he today faced Tory fury over the crisis. The BBC…

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Metro – Linekar muzzled for now Summary of the front page The Metro says Gary Lineker insisted he “can’t say anything” amid a growing crisis at the BBC over his outspoken social media comments about the UK government’s asylum policy. Talks between the BBC and Lineker are said to be “moving in the right direction” after a weekend of scheduling disruption to the broadcaster’s sports coverage. The front page also reports on a secret ski paradise – where you can get a pass for less than £10. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

Lineker will return to Match of the Day this week.

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Financial Times – Hunt races to gather cash lifeline for tech companies hit by SVB collapse Summary of the front page The Financial Times reports on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is rushing to gather a cash lifeline for scores of UK-based tech businesses hit by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The paper was published before the announcement that HSBC has bought the UK’s branch of the US bank – too much relief for the UK tech industry. The paper says Mr Hunt has dismissed a bailout of the UK arm of SVB, but will instead focus on keeping cash flowing…

The Guardian – BBC bosses in race to end Linekar standoff and avoid staff rebellion Summary of the front page BBC bosses are rushing to repair relations with Gary Lineker in order to stave off a staff mutiny at the corporation, according to The Guardian. The paper says executives at the BBC were “scrambling to repair relations” between the corporation and Lineker. The MOTD presenter was pictured walking his dog in London on Sunday. The paper goes on to report on the ongoing crisis surrounding the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, as the UK government tries to secure an…