The Guardian writes that six countries in southern Africa have been placed on England’s red travel list over concern on what is feared to be the worst coronavirus variant yet identified.

The Daily Mirror leads with an image of a makeshift boat that takes migrants across the Channel.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected pleas to provide safe routes for refugees to reach the UK from continental Europe, The Independent writes.

Just over a day after migrants drowned in the Channel, the Metro leads on more asylum seekers trying to make the dangerous journey for a “better life” in the UK.

The Guardian says Google’s Irish subsidiary has agreed to pay €218m (£183m) in back taxes to the Irish government, according to company filings.

The Independent says Comedian Dave Chappelle made a surprise visit to his former school in Washington DC on Tuesday.

The Metro says Two more energy firms have gone under in another grim day for the sector.

The Sun says THEY say you’re more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery.

The Daily Express says Tottenham fell to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Slovenian minnows NS Mura in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

The Daily Mirror says Hugh Hefner ‘s son Cooper Hefner has announced he and wife Harry Potter star Scarlett Byrne are expecting twins.