The Spectator says shortly after his abdication in 1936, the now-Duke of Windsor wrote a series of letters while in European exile, in which he complained vociferously.
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Prince Harry in legal fight to pay for UK police protection
BBC News says Prince Harry is seeking a judicial review against a refusal of the Home Office to allow him to personally pay for police protection when in the UK.
Brentford offer Christian Eriksen six-month contract - reports
Brentford is reportedly in talks with footballer Christian Eriksen over a return to the Premier League.
Tonga tsunami - major damage amid internet black out
The consequences of the volcano that erupted on Sunday are beginning to be understood as significant damage is being reported.
The Guardian - PM accused of attacking BBC to save his own skin
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has been accused of attacking the BBC to divert attention from Downing Street lockdown parties.
The Independent - Fears for child refugees wrongly deemed adults
The Independent reports on fears for child refugees who have been wrongly deemed adults and might be forced to share a bed with a stranger.
Daily Mirror - Boris Johnson’s scapegoats
“Johnson’s scapegoats” is the headline dominating the front of the Daily Mirror as the prime minister attempts to save his premiership.
The Sun - On your own Harry
The Queen will not help Prince Harry in his plans to sue the government to get back his Metropolitan Police bodyguards, the Sun reports.
Daily Express - PM: Fightback plan to level up Britain
Boris Johnson “will fight tooth and nail to save his political future,” the Daily Express says.
Removal of Benítez will not solve all of Everton’s deep-lying problems
The Guardian says perhaps the strangest aspect of Rafa Benítez’s time at Everton is how well it began.
Liverpool resist Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane narrative conditioning their season
The Independent says Liverpool resist Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane narrative conditioning their season.
Russia’s war with Ukraine is ‘just days away’
The Metro says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is ‘inevitable and imminent’, senior Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has warned.
Two drown in Peru as abnormally big waves from Tonga volcano hit coast
The Guardian says Two people have drowned off a beach in northern Peru, local authorities say, after unusually high waves were recorded in several coastal areas.
Landlord sells Banksy mural ‘for £2,000,000’ after ripping it off wall
The Mero says A Banksy mural ripped from a wall has sold for a rumoured £2 million, sparking outrage among residents of a seaside town.
TV and radio stars rally behind BBC over plans to scrap licence fee
The Guardian says TV and radio stars have rallied behind the BBC after it was revealed the government plans to freeze the broadcaster’s funding and eventually scrap the licence fee.
Derbyshire: Woman, 86, killed, husband fighting for life after attack
The Independent says A murder investigation has been launched after an 86-year-old woman was killed and her husband left fighting for his life after a suspected botched burglary in a…
UK Covid cases continue to plummet with 38% drop in one week
The Metro says The UK has recorded another 70,924 cases of Covid but it appears the country has past the worst of the Omicron wave.
Novak Djokovic officially leaves Australia as Immigration Minister Alex Hawke releases fresh statement
The Metro says Novak Djokovic has officially left Australia following his visa cancellation saga, the country’s Immigration Minister has confirmed.
British girl, five, killed during ski lesson in French Alps
The Independent says A five-year-old British girl has been killed in an accident on a ski slope in the French Alps, according to reports.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s front splashes on the prime minister’s fightback from partygate – reportedly named “operation red meat.”
Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK as Briton named as hostage-taker
BBC News says two teenagers have been arrested in England as part of the investigation into a hostage-taking incident at a synagogue in Texas.
‘It’s excruciating’: brother of UK woman swept away in Tonga tsunami waits for news
The Guardian says The brother of a British woman who was swept away from the coast of Tonga by the tsunami on Saturday and is still missing says he has…
Boris Johnson accused of attending leaving do and giving speech in December 2020
The Independent says Boris Johnson has been accused of giving a speech at a leaving do for his defence adviser in December 2020.
Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn issues public plea amid ‘embarrassing’ fall out
The Metro says Britney Spears’ sister, Jamie Lynn, has issued a public plea for the star to get in contact over their nasty spat as truths from Britney’s conservatorship continue…
Tonga calls for ‘immediate aid’ after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Aljazeera says Tonga is calling for “immediate aid”, with an urgent need for fresh water and food, as it assesses the damage caused by Saturday’s eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai.
Millions hunker down as storm batters eastern US, Canada
TRT World says a major winter storm has slammed much of the eastern US with snow, ice and high winds, causing widespread travel disruptions and power outages.
Australian Open: Cameron Norrie loses to Sebastian Korda in Melbourne
BBC Sports says Cameron Norrie was outclassed by American rising star Sebastian Korda as Britain’s bid in the Australian Open singles made an inauspicious start.
Novak Djokovic to be deported, loses appeal
A last-ditch attempt to stay in Australia has been rejected in court and now tennis star Novak Djokovic is set to be deported.
Sunday papers - PM plans 'mass clearout' & Volcano eruption
The Sunday papers report heavily on the continued fallout from the latest scandal facing the UK government – two more Downing Street parties that took place during Covid restrictions.
Daily Mirror - No 10 parties on eve of Philip funeral
Downing Street staff held two parties the night before Prince Philip’s funeral, claims the Daily Mirror on its front page.
The Independent - Andrew loses titles and patronages
Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, will now defend his civil sexual abuse case as a “private citizen” after the Queen removed his military titles and royal patronages, writes The…
Daily Express - Queen casts Andrew adrift for sake of monarchy
The Queen has “cast Andrew adrift for the sake of the monarchy”, reports the Daily Express.
The Guardian - Queen strips Andrew of military and royal roles
The Guardian splashes on the Queen seeking to distance herself from Prince Andrew, stripping him of his military and royal roles.
The Sun - Throne out!
Prince Andrew had his royal and military titles taken away after being summoned to Windsor Castle, reports The Sun
Wales moves to ease Covid restrictions by end of January
The Guardian says Covid restrictions in Wales such as a limit on the number of attending a sporting match may be lifted by the end of the month.
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