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Many of Friday’s front pages report on Joe Biden’s phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the US president said his country’s support for Israel would depend on steps being taken to “address civilian harm” and “humanitarian suffering” in Gaza. It marks a significant shift in US Policy – the first time that Washington has attempted to leverage American aid to influence the conduct of the war in Gaza.

Reviews of the new Netflix show Scoop – based on the famous BBC interview with Prince Andrew over his relationship with Jeffery Epstein – make several front pages.

The latest from the Premier League also features – as Liverpool return to the top of the table and United lose 4-3 after a strong early 2-0 lead.

Israel has approved opening two humanitarian aid routes into Gaza following a strike on a food charity – which killed 7 aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen. Since the attack on the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charities have been pausing aid going into the territory due to concerns over staff safety.

Australia’s leading television network has refuted claims that it engaged in the payment of sex workers and illegal substances to secure an interview with an alleged rapist. Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach made the allegations while providing testimony in a defamation lawsuit.

The secretary-general of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has said the US and Europe need each other during a ceremony commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. Stoltenberg said that while the US provides security for Europe, it also relies on the military capabilities, intelligence, and diplomatic influence of its European allies.

The Premier League is back tonight after yesterday’s eventful matches that saw Arsenal return to the top of the table, and City in third place – on the same amount of points as Liverpool (but in third due to goal difference). There is just one point separating Manchester City and Liverpool from Arsenal – and with Liverpool in action tonight, they could return to the top of the EPL table.