Monday’s front pages cover the looming energy crisis, as gas prices soar and fears grow. A number of the papers cover the deaths of football legend Jimmy Greaves and actor John Challis.
Author: WTX News Editor
The Financial Times reports that the UK’s largest energy suppliers are requesting a multibillion-pound emergency support package from the government.
The Daily Mirror pays tribute to “one of England’s greatest strikers”, Jimmy Greaves, who died on Sunday aged 81.
Metro writes that a Cabinet minister has insisted there is no need to panic as an energy crisis sends gas and electricity bills soaring.
The i reports that leading energy firms are pushing for the price cap on bills to be scrapped or increased if they are forced to take on households that have been stranded without a supplier.
BBC News says the government is considering offering emergency state-backed loans to energy companies as firms battle to stay afloat.
France24 says Australian PM Scott Morrison rejected France’s accusations Canberra lied over cancelled submarine deal.
Arab News says a volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma sending lava shooting into the air.
Aljazeera says Israeli forces have detained dozens of Palestinians in recent days in a campaign of mass arrests.
TRT World says “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with “Ted Lasso” have won top series honours at the Emmy Awards.
VOA says Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.
Sky News says a body found in Wyoming is believed to be that of missing Gabby Petito, US officials have said.
The Sunday papers cover the ongoing backlash to the Aukus pact, with the Telegraph saying Liz Truss has “waded into a major diplomatic row”.
The Guardian says the UK and US are battling to contain an “international backlash” over their pact, amid concerns the alliance could provoke China and prompt conflict in the Pacific.
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The Metro says Grease star Eddie Deezen has been arrested after an incident at a restaurant in Maryland this week.
The Daily Express says an area of high pressure is on course to build across northern Europe and over the Atlantic before moving towards the UK.
The Daily Express says the high-profile US politician issued the warning the day after meeting Boris Johnson in Downing Street
The Chicago Sun-Times says at least two people were killed and 16 others — including a 16-year-old — wounded in shootings Thursday in Chicago.
USA Today says last week, President Joe Biden claimed “this is not about freedom or personal choice” regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
WSJ says GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio said Thursday night that he won’t run for re-election next year
The Guardian says people will have to show an NHS Covid pass to enter nightclubs and attend many events in Wales from next month, the first minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced.
The i says JPMorgan is to launch a digital retail bank in the UK next week, under its Chase brand.
Climate change protesters have blocked the M25 for the third time this week, with police responding to more incidents Friday morning.