The Guardian says a Metropolitan police officer serving in the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command has been charged with rape.
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The Independent says John Barrowman has officially been sacked as a judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice after flashing claims.
BBC News says a prominent Tory donor who contributed to Boris Johnson’s leadership campaign was involved in one of Europe’s biggest corruption scandals.
The Guardian says Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a £500m extension to his “plan for jobs” on Monday as the government tries to avoid a surge in unemployment.
The Daily Telegraph says Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who lived under police protection after his 2007 depiction of the Prophet Mohammed, died Sunday in a car accident.
Aljazeera says Cyclone Shaheen strikes: At least nine people were killed in Oman and Iran on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Shaheen pummelled parts of their coastlines.
Arab News says thousands of marchers took to the streets of Tunisia on Sunday in demonstrations of support for President Kais Saied’s drive to rid the country of corrupt politicians.
TRT World says a pregnant 15-year-old girl has undergone an ultrasound on stage during an anti-abortion rights protest in Mexico City where protesters shouted and prayed.
ABC News says a major oil spill off the coast of Southern California has forced Huntington Beach and activities scheduled to take place in the region to shut down.
USA warns China: The United States warns China of playing war games and Washington has issued a warning to the Chinese Government for playing war games in Taiwan.
Lars Vilks – a Swedish cartoonist who sketched the Prophet Muhammad’s head on a dog’s body has died in a horrible traffic accident, according to local media in Sweden.
Breaking news Milano: Plane crash Milan near a metro station in Milan killing eight people. The small private plane crashed near the San Donato metro station in Milan causing a huge fire and destruction. Several buildings and many vehicles are reportedly on fire. Emergency services are at the scene and trying to evacuate people from surrounding buildings and containing the fire. Plane crash Milan So far eight people have been confirmed dead including a child…
Tens of thousands of Pro choice supporters have been holding rallies across all 50 US states in support of abortion rights. They have been galvanised in opposition to a new Texas law that severely limits access to abortions in the state. A massive Women’s March is breaking out today in 650 locations across all 50 states in America to protest Republicans’ attack on what women believe is their right. In the United States this is…
Adele new album has created a frenzy on social media. Adele 30 has created a storm on social media, a fantastic level of euphoria and speculation over the singers next album. She teased her audience with a post on Instagram saying “30 tried me so hard but I’m owning it and trying my hardest to lean into it all,” she said, and added, “30 will be a drum n bass record to spite you.” Adele…
The Queen will officially open the new session of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood at 11:00 am on Saturday. Her Majesty will be joined at the ceremony by Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. As at the last opening in 2016, The British monarch will be greeted by Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon. The event, which begins at 11:00, is being heralded as a tribute to “local heroes” for their work…
Jürgen Klopp genuinely likes Pep Guardiola the person as well as Pep Guardiola the coach but that does not stop the Liverpool manager from winding up his rival with public utterances about Manchester City. Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp have a bromance in football. They frequently underline their respect for one another before Manchester City’s trip to face the league leaders at Anfield, with Guardiola admitting that the Liverpool manager is “the reason why I…
Petrol shortage UK -The British Army personnel will begin delivering to petrol pumps and garages across the UK from Monday, following an announcement from the UK government says. Almost 200 servicemen and women, 100 of the drivers, will provide “temporary” support to ease pressure on stations. Ministers – who have maintained there is enough fuel if people buy at their normal rates – say the situation at petrol station forecourts is improving, with more fuel…
“Take him down and never let him out” – that’s the headline on the front of Metro
The Independent reports on calls for the chief of the Metropolitan Police – Cressida Dick – being urged to step down
The Metro says Skins star Megan Prescott has revealed her sister Kathryn is out of hospital, three weeks after being hit by a cement truck in New York
The sentencing of Wayne Couzens culminates in the “shaming of the Met” says the Guardian.
The Independent says new bodycam footage of the 12 August incident between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie — only now released by the Moab police
The Independent says UK shoppers have been advised to buy Christmas dinner in advance and put it in the freezer
The Guardian says police will have to work hard to rebuild public confidence after the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer
Jeff Bezos’s space flight firm ‘rife with sexism’, employees’ letter claims