The Mirror says: Shoppers up and down Britain are seeing empty shelves and dwindling stock of food and everyday essentials.

The i says bargain hunters face slim pickings this Black Friday as many retailers will be forced to ignore the annual fire-sale completely.

The Metro leads with Dominic Raab claiming the sea “was closed” when he went on holiday, defending his decision to jet off to Crete while Taliban fighters closed in on Kabul.

Afghans who want to flee to Britain may be better off heading to the border instead of awaiting RAF evacuation, according to The Guardian.

The i reports Afghans should forget the airport and head to the border – with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace saying the window is closing on Kabul evacuations.

Arab News says Harry Kane ended speculation over a potential move to Manchester City by announcing on Wednesday he will remain at Tottenham this season.

Sky News says police have found a man wanted in connection with two murders in Westminster after nearly a week-long search.

VOA says the U.S. is pledging to continue efforts to extricate Americans, U.S. permanent residents, allies and other vulnerable Afghans, even if it means going past the deadline

France24 says a gunman killed three police officers and a private security guard on a rampage through a diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam.

Aljazeera says at least 20 people have died in the western Venezuelan state of Merida following intense rains that caused mudslides and rivers to overflow.