The Metro says Ariana Grande fans have jumped to her defence after she was accused of Asian-fishing in a recent photoshoot.

The Guardian says More than half of universities are not on track to meet their emissions targets, according to an analysis.

The Independent says Hundreds of people were evacuated from Kings Cross station in London after armed police responded to reports of a man with a suspicious package.

The Metro says Hawkeye episode 4: Florence Pugh celebrates Yelena Belova’s return as Black Widow star’s cameo is revealed.

The Guardian says As an investigation is launched into a party held in No 10, other alleged gatherings are under the spotlight.

The Independent says The wreckage of a UK F-35 fighter jet that crashed in the Mediterranean Sea has been recovered.

The Metro says Go-Ahead group has admitted to serious errors and failings in the way it ran the Southeastern rail franchise.

The Daily Express: Italian politician Matteo Salvini welcomed a closely-watched European Commission decision to recognise gas and nuclear as green sources of power

The Daily Express: International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan told US officials that the UK was ready to increase existing tariffs on American products including whiskey, cosmetics and clothing.

The new Covid measures – and the continuing row over the Downing Street party – are covered in depth in all of Thursday’s newspapers.