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Beirut ‘war zone’ – ‘Most serious and intense battle in years’  Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, reporting from Beirut, says the city’s streets look like a war zone. “This is the most serious and intense gun battles in the streets of Beirut in years. The full area is a war zone, the army is out and in force but still unable to contain the situation, unable to stop these ongoing gunfire,” she said. https://twitter.com/EliseiNicole/status/1448632651208970246

Statement on Beirut – ‘shots in the head with live ammunition’ Following a meeting with heads of security agencies, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi has said in a statement:  “The security agencies knew about the gatherings that took place, but had no indicators that could develop into shots in the head with live ammunition.” “Civil peace between the Lebanese is not to be played with.” Mawlawi said an investigation is ongoing and all security measures will be taken. https://twitter.com/Ghaneemu/status/1448605530143010819

VIDEO – Lebanon – Gunfire in Beirut near protest, at least 6 dead – many injured

Lebanon children trapped due to clashes – AlJazeera

Attempts to evacuate residents caught in crossfire – reports The civil defence forces are trying to help evacuate residents caught in the crossfire according to an Al Jazeera reporter who is reporting live from Beirut.  Prime Minister Najib Mikati is currently meeting with the heads of security agencies as clashes continue.  https://twitter.com/MayShigenobu/status/1448600756236521473

Developing Story – Lebanon live — Gunfire in Beirut, at least 6 dead

The online Independent says Brussels is “preparing for the worst” amid signs that Boris Johnson will reject yesterday’s proposals from the EU.

The Sun leads with the news that comedian Robert Webb has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing.

The top story for the Metro is an interview Prince William has given to the BBC, which will be aired tonight.

The Guardian reports that the EU was last night “preparing for the worst” amid fears and signs that Boris Johnson could reject their offer.