A bid by the Australian government to delay tennis star Novak Djokovic’s appeal against deportation has been rejected by a judge overseeing his case. The government had requested the tennis star’s court hearing be postponed until Wednesday, but it will instead begin as scheduled on Monday morning. Djokovic was denied entry to Australia after landing in Melbourne last week to defend his Australian Open title. Protests in Serbia, Montenegro against Djokovic’s Detention in Australia Novak…
Hundreds of people in Serbia and Montenegro protest Djokovic’s Detention in Australia. Towns of Niksic, Berane and Budva gathered on Friday to voice support for Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic is being detained in a hotel like ‘with immigrants’ in Australia after being refused entry. Djokovic is being held at Carlton’s Park Hotel in Melbourne while he mounts a legal challenge to the government’s decision to deny him entry to the country for…
Hundreds of Albanian protesters stormed the headquarters of Albania’s main opposition party amid an internal battle over the party’s leadership. A group led by former party leader Sali Berisha used iron bars and hammers to break open the main doors of the building while party staff used tear gas to try to prevent them from breaking in before the police intervened at the party’s request. Follow WTX News EU for the latest live reports form…
Breaking News- 21 death, thousands of families trapped – as heavy snow traps drivers in mountains in Murree Pakistan. Pakistan’s military has been deployed to clear roads and rescue people trapped in a huge traffic jam at the popular mountain resort town of Murree. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed the Pakistani military has been mobilized to clear roads on Saturday after a devastating winter storm hit the mountain resort town of Murree. Live News page Breaking…
Elon Musk the PR genius who states he has never spent a dollar on advertising has used his influence and personal profile on Twitter to pioneer and change the fortunes of Tesla. There is no denying the man, he revolutionised the motoring industry. The advent of Tesla electric cars has transformed the industry. You only have to look at all the electric cars made by BMW, Mercedes and others, they all similar focussed on aerodynamics,…
Hollywood’s first black Actor Sidney Poitier dies aged 94, say senior Bahamas officials. Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper made the announcement on Facebook, without mentioning the cause of death. The news was also confirmed by an official from the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We have lost an icon, a hero, a mentor, a fighter, and a national treasure,” he said. The first black actor to win an Oscar Poitier was the first black winner…
Britain’s political and social divisions have been clearly reflected in the reaction to the verdict in the so-called Colston 4 trial.
Files leaked to The Guardian appear to suggest that Conservative peer Michelle Mone and her husband were “secretly” involved in a PPE business.
Metro focuses on Novak Djokovic’s situation in Melbourne. The paper says the tennis star is being kept with asylum seekers in conditions.
The Independent reports the PM is facing fresh sleaze allegations after appearing to back a plan for a new “Great Exhibition” put forward by the Tory donor who funded his luxury flat decorations.
The Daily Express says over-65s could see their fuel bills rise by £340 a year, according to new analysis.
Prince Andrew is trying to force the sale of a Swiss chalet to cover legal bills, according to the Daily Mirror.
An online troll who threatened Piers Morgan and his son has been arrested, The Sun reports.
Wales Online says Sports fans will remain shut out from professional matches and events in Wales for at least another week as part of the Welsh Government’s Covid regulations.
Irish Mirror says Ireland’s record Lotto jackpot has been tantalisingly out of reach for months – and on Wednesday night it rolled over yet again.
The Guardian says Massive coordinated sanctions threatened against Russia if it launches military action against Ukraine.
The Independent says Dominic Raab’s department wasted a “staggering” £28m last year, according to new figures.
The Guardian says A juror who sat at the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell last month and has now told reporters he was sexually abused as a child has retained a lawyer, the trial judge said on Thursday.
The Metro says Kieran Trippier says he didn’t have to think twice about leaving Atletico Madrid for Premier League relegation-battlers Newcastle United.
The Guardian says Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has claimed constitutional order has mostly been restored.
The Independent says Novak Djokovic’s mother said he was being held “like a prisoner” at a “dirty” state-run quarantine hotel in Melbourne.
The Metro says hundreds of troops are being drafted into London hospitals to replace staff isolating with Omicron as the NHS grapples with critical workforce shortages.
Today’s news summary: Friday’s front pages feature a mixed bag of ongoing news stories.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been accused of corruption after it emerged that he sought funds for his flat refurbishment.
The Independent says A body pulled from the River Thames in London has been identified as missing student Harvey Parker, police have confirmed.
