The i says the scientists who helped develop the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine have praised Prince Harry’s comments urging governments to inoculate poorer countries.
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The i says Dan Evans is into the third round of US Open but it was not without some drama, as he was forced off court by passing rain showers twice and then hit apparent injury problems in the fourth set.
The Metro says Ronaldo endured a nightmare start to Wednesday’s thrilling World Cup qualifier as he had an early penalty saved
The Guardian says Dame Sarah Storey completed a journey she began 29 years ago, as she won her 17th gold medal to become the most successful British Paralympian of all time.
The Guardian says a deeply divided supreme court has allowed a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
The i says the Education Secretary has piled pressure on scientists to give the green light to Covid jabs for children, saying the NHS has the capacity to start administering vaccines to under-16s.
The Metro says 3 Colorado police officers and two2paramedics have been indicated in the death of Elijah McClain, a black man who was placed in a chokehold and injected with a strong sedative.
The Metro says Matt Hancock has been spotted on a romantic holiday with his former aide in Switzerland.
The i says Dominic Raab attempted to reset the narrative around his performance in response to the UK’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Guardian says Keir Starmer should invite the Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, and the Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, to join a powerful new “political cabinet”
Many of Thursday’s papers are dominated by the grilling Foreign Secretary Dominic Rabb faced by MPs over Afghanistan.
Sharing the front splashes, on many of this morning’s papers, is the decision to offer a third coronavirus vaccine dose to people with seriously weakened immune systems.
Other news featured on the front pages includes Ofcom’s clearing of Piers Morgan’s comments over the Duchess of Sussex and plans to make people in England aged between 60 and 65 pay NHS prescription charges.
“Piers in the clear”, says the Metro, his comments about the Duchess of Sussex were found not to have breached Ofcom’s broadcasting code.
The i says the foreign secretary Dominic Raab and defence secretary are “at war” in a “blame game” over the UK’s exit from Afghanistan.
The Guardian highlights a Foreign Office risk assessment from less than a month before the fall of Kabul, which warned the Taliban could rapidly return to power.
GQ says the 24th British GQ Men Of The Year Awards, took place at the Tate Modern last night and surprising the final award-winners.
BBC News says Sarah Storey won her 17th Paralympic gold to become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian of all time.
France24 says the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a Texas ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy dealing a major blow to abortion rights.
Aljazeera says Hurricane Ida, which swept through Louisiana with the strongest winds ever is estimated to have caused almost $18 billion in damage.
TRT World says Afghanistan’s economy is likely to collapse following the rapid withdrawal of US forces and the Taliban’s return to power.
Arab News says Afghans made a run for the borders as Taliban militants cemented their grip on the country and finalized plans to form a government.
State emergency declared in NYC flooding. The flash flood emergency that covers much of northern New Jersey and southern New York has been extended until 3 a.m. Eastern Time. Widespread flash flooding is occurring, water rescues are taking place, and rain continues to fall and horrifying images of dead bodies floating in the water have surfaced online. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1433260867156598786 State of emergency issued in New York City States of emergency have been declared in New York City, New York state and New Jersey due to the storms. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to the storm current…
The Daily Mail says “Now give Britain booster it needs!” is the message in its front-page headline, as it calls for all over-50s to be offered another dose.
The Mirror says the move comes after experts warned two doses are unlikely to have worked for the most severely immunosuppressed.
The Daily Express says there is “outrage” over proposals to make millions of over-60s pay for prescriptions, calling it a ‘tax on the sick’.
In a case which has rattled Imran Khan’s government, The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed authorities to take immediate action against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, who work under PM Imran Khan, who were involved in the arrest of two Pakistani journalists in Lahore. The inquiry was held in Pakistan’s capital city, Islamabad, and was led by Chief Justice Athar Minallah; A case pertaining to “unnecessary use of authority” by the FIA officials under cybercrime laws. The question raised by the Chief Justice was ‘why were the FIA officials bothering the journalists for speaking against the government…
