Several of Friday’s front pages lead with comments made by the Queen about the climate crisis.
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Sky News says the Queen has said she is irritated by the lack of progress on climate issues ahead of the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow.
France24 says a Danish man who is in custody in Norway suspected of a bow-and-arrow attack on a small town is a Muslim convert who had previously been flagged.
Arab News says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday he would attend the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
Aljazeera says Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended flights to Kabul after what it called heavy-handed interference by Taliban authorities.
TRT World says the rapid decline of China as a crypto mining powerhouse has seen the US and Kazakhstan become attractive destinations for migrant miners.
TRT World says several bags with human remains have been exhumed from a mass grave in Panama amid searches for the victims of the US invasion of Panama in 1989.
Adele’s heartfelt new single Easy on Me wins praise from Lil Nas X and Alicia Silverstone: ‘You always make me cry’
BBC News says Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling says he would be open to playing abroad if he does not get more game time at Etihad Stadium.
Beirut – undeclared truce A relative calm had been restored. “The guns have fallen silent and it seems there is an undeclared truce after four hours of clashes,” Zeina Khodr. https://twitter.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz/status/1448622048075558917
UN’s Joanna Wroneca calls for ‘restraint’ UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka calls for maximum restraint. “At this juncture, it is critical to show maximum restraint, ensure that calm is restored and that citizens are protected,” Wronecka said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/JWronecka/status/1448582164287721474
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.
The Daily Express, stores are now launching their Christmas sales a month sooner than planned to allow shoppers to buy presents early and avoid empty shelves later in the year.
The Daily Mirror’s lead story is on fears about toy shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
Thursday’s front pages report on warnings to buy Christmas presents early over fears about toy shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
The Guardian says even as the tour winds down after a long, gruelling year, Cameron Norrie continues to add to his achievements in the best season of his life.