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Thursday’s front pages focus on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. The papers report on comments from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s briefing to MPs in which he said it may be “safer” for Afghans to try to escape from the country overland. There are over 10,000 people gathered at Kabul airport. 

Another story picked up by the papers is the “race” to rollout booster jabs as deaths and infections rise. The race to roll out the booster jab stems from fears that vaccine protection among the elderly could drop 50 per cent. 

Heathrow Airport has urged the US to lift its restrictions on UK travellers. The airport has also reported an improvement in passenger numbers last month.

BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Lisa Shaw died due to complications from the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, a coroner has ruled. 

The Metro says Cristiano Ronaldo remains hopeful of securing a move to Manchester City this summer despite the Premier League champions turning down a deal

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

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.

The body of a woman has been discovered by the side of a busy road near the A3 slip road out of Gillford, Surrey. The remains were found on Monday at around 3 pm.

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics has become one of the most inclusive sports events ever as a record number of openly LGBTQ athletes compete for a medal. 

Wednesday’s front pages focus heavily on President Joe Biden’s decision to not extend the 31 August withdrawal date of US troops in Afghanistan – despite PM Boris Johnson and other world leaders pleas during a G7 meeting on the Afghanistan crisis.

The papers say it is now the last chance to escape the Taliban, with some describing the situation as a “failure” and slamming President Biden for seemingly backing Trump’s “America first” policy. 

Elsewhere, the papers carry front-page tributes to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts – who has died at the age of 80.