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Metro – Get in line Summary of the front page Politicians who breach security rules are being given a warning by former Chief of The Defence Staff Lord Dannatt, according to the Metro. The paper’s main image is of the suspect in the Dover migrant centre as he threw what looked like a bomb at the centre. The man was found dead at a petrol station close to the scene. The suspect killed himself after…

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Daily Mirror – NHS is facing worst winter on record Summary of the front page The flu and covid ‘Twindemic’ is adding pressure on the NHS, says the Mirror, which reports the service is facing its worse winter on record – which will be further exacerbated by staff shortages. The Mirror joined NHS staff at Royal Preston Hospital as they battle the growing crisis for the exclusive story. The paper says the health service is already…

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Daily Express – Horror petrol bomb attack on migrant centre Summary of the front page The Express reports the person who attacked the migrant processing centre in Dover with three petrol bombs was “laughing” as he hurled the weapons. The paper reports that two were hurt when the devices exploded. The bomb squad deactivated one device found in the attacker’s car in a petrol station, it says. Elsewhere, the paper warns food prices could rise again…

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The Sun – England ace: My racist troll hell Summary of the front page A racist troll who abused Chelsea Star Reece James online, has been tracked down in the Middle East, just three weeks before the football World Cup in Qatar, says the Sun. The paper says that an arrest is imminent. Mr James gave statements to Instagram, police and officials abroad, the paper says. The front page features an image of Reece James playing…

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Dover migrant centre fire attack – ‘horrified’ Dover residents are “horrified” after a fire attack at a Border Force migrant centre at the port, a Kent county councillor says.  A man, who reportedly drove 100 miles to the centre, reportedly threw two or three devices at the centre.  The devices have been described as looking like petrol bombs by witnesses. The suspect was found dead at a nearby petrol station on Sunday. Another device was…

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  Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is due to be published on January 10, while royal commentators have claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could lose their titles as a result of its content. ​Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is due to be published on January 10, while royal commentators have claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could lose their titles as a result of its content. 

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India bridge collapse – death toll rises to 141 There is heartbreak and shock in India following the collapse of a bridge in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday. The death toll has risen to at least 141 people and dozens are injured. Hundreds of people were on the pedestrian suspension bridge – a major tourist attraction in the Morbi district – when it collapsed into the Machchu river.  Officials confirm the victims…

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Brazil election: Lula beats out far-right Bolsonaro Brazil has elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – the left-wing former president, who was imprisoned in 2018 but had his conviction thrown out. He beat out far-right Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election, a divisive campaign which saw the two rivals go head to head- with Lila winning 50.9% of the votes. The men couldn’t have been any more different, both represented the opposite sides of the…

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Breaking – Massive strikes hit major cities including Kyiv Russia has launched a massive missile strike across Ukraine – including the capital Kyiv, causing power and water outages, according to officials. At least two blasts were reported in Kyiv, one resident told the BBC his district was now without electricity. In the key city of Kharkiv, critical infrastructure facilities were hit, the local authorities said.  Ukraine War: Russia blames Ukraine for drone attack The strikes…

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Billionaire Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has turned down an invitation from Singapore’s government to take part in a live TV debate about the country’s death penalty and drugs approach.  He was invited to take part in a discussion having previously said he was opposed to Singapore’s death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking. In an open letter, Sir Richard said TV debates are “always at risk…

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Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: Erik ten Hag praises de Gea after win over West Ham  Erik ten Hag has heaped praise on Manchester United’s goalkeeper David de Gea. The Man Utd boss called the keeper “great” and rejected the claim de Gea cannot play with his feet.  Widespread reports in Spain are claiming that de Gea failed to make the Spanish World Cup shortlist and therefore cannot be selected to play in next month’s world…

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Photographer for Reuters says alleged attacker drove up to Border Force site and threw three petrol bombs A man threw petrol bombs attached with fireworks at a new Border Force immigration centre in Dover and then killed himself, a witness has said. The alleged attacker, a white man in a striped top, drove up to the centre in a white Seat sports utility vehicle. He got out and threw three petrol bombs, one of which…

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The Sunday Papers Sunday Papers – Sunak won’t attend COP27 Most of the Sunday papers lead with political developments. The PM’s decision to not attend COP27 makes the front pages, with many seeing it as a snub and wondering if PM Rishi Sunak risks undermining Britain’s position as a world leader on green issues, by not attending. Another paper reports Boris Johnson is planning to attend – causing panic at No10. Several newspapers lead with…

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