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Ukraine war: Billionaire renounces Russian citizenship Oleg Tinkov, a Russian billionaire banker, has renounced his Russian citizenship because of the war in Ukraine.In an Instagram post, he said: “I can’t and won’t be associated with a fascist country that started a war with their peaceful neighbour.” Few Russian billionaires have publically criticised Russia’s invasion. Sota Vision tweeted a photo of Mr Tinkov’s certificate showing his Russian citizenship terminated, as well as his comments on Putin.…

The Independent – UK fell short as climate leader, says top adviser Summary of the front page The Independent says Britain’s year of global climate leadership has fallen short on multiple fronts, the government’s top adviser has warned, just as the UK’s Cop presidency comes to an end. At the Cop26 summit in Glasgow last year, Boris Johnson urged countries to “pull out all the stops” to limit global heating, arguing that commitments made at the…

The Guardian – Ministers accused of wild west attitude to UK’s national security Summary of the front page The Guardian warns of a so-called “Wild West” attitude to national security following news of a breach of personal email rules by the Home Secretary – and revelations Liz Truss’s mobile was hacked by “overseas agents” while she was Foreign Secretary. The paper’s main image is of a man paying tribute at a memorial in Itaewon to those…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The fire attack at a migrant centre in Dover is featured in several of Monday’s papers. There are reports on PM Rishi Sunak’s reported U-turn on attending Cop27 and a variety of UK stories across the tabloid front pages. 

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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…

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. ​Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior working royals in 2020. 

  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. 

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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  Police have not confirmed reported suicide of suspect at nearby petrol station Police have not confirmed reported suicide of suspect at nearby petrol station 

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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…

  The man “committed suicide” after throwing petrol bombs in Dover, according to early eye-witness reports. ​The man “committed suicide” after throwing petrol bombs in Dover, according to early eye-witness reports. 

The Observer reports of “alarm” at No 10 that Boris Johnson is planning to travel to the climate conference in Egypt, which starts next Sunday

More than £530,000 donated to Mr Sunak this year came from supporters with fossil fuel links, the Sunday Mirror reports.

It’s Mr Sunak’s decision to scrap Mr Johnson’s £250m plan for a new royal yacht that leads the Sunday Express. Elsewhere on the front page, the paper reports on a video from the Princess of Wales for Addiction Awareness Week.