The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
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The Guardian says Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has again been cancelled just days before the start of the Australian Open.
The Metro says The self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 has been slashed.
Friday’s front pages are heavily dominated by the news that the Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his royal patronages and military titles.
The Guardian says Labor has accused the Morrison government of dragging out the Novak Djokovic visa saga to distract from its Omicron woes.
The Metro says Tributes have flooded in for a young Irish primary school teacher who was brutally murdered while out jogging in the afternoon.
France24 says Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
Arab News says Lebanon’s public transport drivers blocked roads on Thursday, paralyzing traffic throughout the country in protest against the manipulation of exchange rates.
Aljazeera says The World Health Organization (WHO) has added two more drugs to its guidelines for recommended treatments for COVID-19.
TRT World says The death of an unarmed African-American man shot by an off-duty white police officer under mysterious circumstances has fuelled outrage in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Sky Sports says Arsenal held Liverpool to a battling goalless draw despite Granit Xhaka’s early red card in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Prince Andrew’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced.
TfL will be handing out fines of £160 for drivers caught breaking the rules on London’s “red route” roads.
The UK calls for pragmatism as Liz Truss leads Northern Ireland Brexit talks. The British government has relaunched talks with the European Union on Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit status, calling for Brussels to be “pragmatic” after months of deadlock. Northern Ireland is at the centre of attention as both sides sit down for talks. At stake, beyond the details of the Brexit protocol dealing with trading arrangements, is safeguarding peace in the UK territory and avoiding a trade war between London and Brussels. Liz Truss leads Northern Ireland Brexit talks Foreign Secretary Liz Truss — who has taken over the political…
An image of the prime minister during yesterday’s PMQs takes the entire front splash for the Independent.
Metro also leads with Boris Johnson facing a barrage of calls to resign after finally admitting he attended a drinks event during lockdown
The Guardian writes that Boris Johnson’s premiership is hanging in the balance after Tory MPs began openly calling for his resignation.
Daily Express reports that Cabinet ministers “rallied around” Boris Johnson on Wednesday night after he apologised for attending a Downing Street drinks party during lockdown.
Daily Mirror writes that Boris Johnson was “fighting for his political life” on Wednesday night as Tory MPs turned on him over “partygate”.
The Sun leads on the limited choices facing Prince Andrew after a US judge refused to throw out the civil sex case against him.
The Guardian says Marks & Spencer and Tesco enjoyed a strong Christmas trading period, partly as the rapid spread of Omicron prompted people to eat and drink more at home.
The Independent says Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, is stepping down from his position, it has been announced.
The Metro says President Joe Biden cast the annual inflation of 7% – the highest level the US has seen in 40 years.
France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers. The previously imposed strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom have been relaxed from today. France has today eased strict COVID travel restrictions for arrivals from the United Kingdom. It means vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to self-isolate upon arrival as France eases travel for UK residents. Follow WTX News EU for the latest news from the travel ban in France. TRAVEL NEWS – LIVE: FRANCE EXPECTED TO LIFT UK TRAVEL BAN AS POLITICIAN HINTS AT EASING OF RESTRICTIONS https://twitter.com/wtxnewseu/status/1481310165437763591 France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers Prime Minister…
A well-known musicians wrongful arrest – returned to his home country of Kyrgyzstan on Monday after authorities in neighbouring Kazakhstan wrongly accused him of taking part in last week’s anti-government protests that roiled the ex-Soviet nation. But for jazz pianist Vikram Ruzakhunov’s colleagues and activists, his release only highlights the plight of dozens of lesser-known Kyrgyz nationals detained in Kazakhstan as the country’s leadership attempts to pin the blame for the unrest on outside actors. “We’re delighted that he returned home, but it’s only the beginning,” popular Kyrgyz singer Kairat Primberdiyev, who along with another famous singer Yulia Rutskaya organized rallies…