The Metro says Australia has sensationally cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for the second time, with the tennis world number one now set to be deported rather than defend his Australian Open title.
Author: WTX News Editor
Teachers in France walked out in their thousands over Covid rules to add to Macron’s woes – the teachers are demanding clarity over restrictions.
New Czech coalition government wins confidence vote, after months of turmoil. The Czech Republic’s – Czechia – new conservative-led government won a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament on Thursday in a mandatory ballot that every administration must win to govern. Lawmakers voted 106-87 in favour of the government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, which was formed after October’s general election, ending the reign of populist billionaire Andrej Babis. It has…
The Guardian says Ukraine has been hit by a “massive” cyber-attack, with the websites of several government departments including the ministry of foreign affairs and the education ministry knocked out.
The Independent says Temperatures in Australia have soared to the same level as the hottest day ever recorded.
The Guardian says The Philippine government has defended a controversial ban that prevents unvaccinated people from using public transport.
The Independent says Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
The Metro says The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol issued subpoenas Thursday to Google’s parent company Alphabet.
The Independent says Downing Street staff attended two separate parties on the evening before Prince Philip’s funeral.
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…
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.