
The Guardian leads on new developments in the cash for honours enquiry,
Honours inquiry moves closer to PM as aide arrested at dawn
One of Tony Blair's closest political advisers became the first government official to be arrested in the "cash for peerages" inquiry when Scotland Yard officers detained her for six hours following a dawn raid at her home.
Ruth Turner, the prime minister's political liaison officer since 2005, was also the first person to be questioned on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
The surprise development in the 10-month investigation provoked Mr Blair to issue an immediate statement supporting Ms Turner, who also "refuted absolutely" any wrongdoing.
Ruth Turner, the prime minister's political liaison officer since 2005, was also the first person to be questioned on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
The surprise development in the 10-month investigation provoked Mr Blair to issue an immediate statement supporting Ms Turner, who also "refuted absolutely" any wrongdoing.
The Telegraph revealing that
No 10 clashes with police over aide arrest
The cash for honours investigation erupted into open warfare between Downing Street and Scotland Yard last night after two senior Labour Party figures accused the police of theatrics for staging an early-morning arrest at the home of one of Tony Blair's most trusted officials.
David Blunkett and Lord Puttnam, who was ennobled by Mr Blair, savaged Scotland Yard for sending four police officers at 6.30am yesterday to the home of Ruth Turner, the Downing Street director of government relations.
After being questioned for several hours at a London police station, Miss Turner, 36, who was heavily involved in the drawing up of the disputed list of peerages at the heart of the most serious political corruption inquiry for more than 70 years, was released on bail.
After being questioned for several hours at a London police station, Miss Turner, 36, who was heavily involved in the drawing up of the disputed list of peerages at the heart of the most serious political corruption inquiry for more than 70 years, was released on bail.
Last night's eviction of Jade from celeb Big Brother though continues to dominate the papers
GOODY RIDDENCE headlines the Sun,
BULLY Jade Goody was kicked out of Big Brother last night — and confessed she was “disgusted” with her vile attacks on rival Shilpa Shetty.
The dimwit, who sparked worldwide outrage with her sick taunts, left the house in eerie silence after panicking BB bosses banned crowds.
Squirming Jade was then shown clips of her four-letter tirades at Bollywood babe Shilpa, 31.
Her first response was: “Oh my God, that’s pretty intense.”
She then denied being a racist, insisting: “If I was a racist I wouldn’t have ate food that Shilpa cooked. I wouldn’t have ate chicken curry.”
Under gentle questioning from host Davina McCall, she eventually apologised.
She said: “In all honesty I am disgusted with myself witnessing what I have seen.
The dimwit, who sparked worldwide outrage with her sick taunts, left the house in eerie silence after panicking BB bosses banned crowds.
Squirming Jade was then shown clips of her four-letter tirades at Bollywood babe Shilpa, 31.
Her first response was: “Oh my God, that’s pretty intense.”
She then denied being a racist, insisting: “If I was a racist I wouldn’t have ate food that Shilpa cooked. I wouldn’t have ate chicken curry.”
Under gentle questioning from host Davina McCall, she eventually apologised.
She said: “In all honesty I am disgusted with myself witnessing what I have seen.
A BIGOT AND A FAKE say the Mirror
Jade - who got 82 per cent of the vote - showed no surprise when she saw there were no crowds waiting outside the BB house.
In a clear indication that the eviction was manipulated by Channel 4, she had earlier told housemates: "I know why there's no noise." When the target of her racist bile Shilpa Shetty asked "Why", Jade replied: "I know but I can't tell you."
In a clear indication that the eviction was manipulated by Channel 4, she had earlier told housemates: "I know why there's no noise." When the target of her racist bile Shilpa Shetty asked "Why", Jade replied: "I know but I can't tell you."
The Independent in its comment section tries to sum up the week
Who would have thought a reality television show would do anyone any favours - beyond those who benefit financially? But this is what has happened with Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother. The exchanges between Jade Goody and Shilpa Shetty became the talk of the week. They dominated radio phone-ins and television talk shows. They lost the programme, and Ms Goody, major commercial sponsors. And they threatened a diplomatic row between Britain and India, just as the Chancellor was over there trying to burnish his foreign policy credentials.
But they also did something else more interesting and, in the national context, no less significant. They triggered a spontaneous national discussion about race and racism that was in many ways long overdue.
But they also did something else more interesting and, in the national context, no less significant. They triggered a spontaneous national discussion about race and racism that was in many ways long overdue.
The Times reports that
Cancer study ordered into mobile phones
A mass study of the long-term impact of mobile phones is to be undertaken amid fears that people who have used them for more than ten years are at greater risk from brain cancer.
More than 200,000 volunteers, including long-term users, are to be monitored for at least five years to plot mobile phone use against any serious diseases they develop, including cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
More than 200,000 volunteers, including long-term users, are to be monitored for at least five years to plot mobile phone use against any serious diseases they develop, including cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
The Telegraph is following Gordon Brown's visit to India,where it reports
Brown scores own goal in campaign to win World Cup
Where he
announced yesterday that the Government will support England's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup – but then stumbled into a row by saying he wanted the hosts to win the tournament.
Before
As it became clear his comments risked playing into the hands of the Scottish National Party before elections to the Edinburgh Parliament in May, Mr Brown moved to defuse the row.
He insisted that his first choice would be for Scotland to win the World Cup, but if they were knocked out he would back England.
He insisted that his first choice would be for Scotland to win the World Cup, but if they were knocked out he would back England.
The Independent reports on its front page,
Andrea heeded America's call, and paid with her life
All foreigners are targets in Iraq, Americans especially. Even those who come to the country to do good share the fate of those who come to kill.
Moments after Andrea Parhamovich, a 28-year-old from Ohio, left the offices of a Sunni Arab political party in Baghdad this week, her car was caught in withering crossfire and burst into flames, killing her and her two bodyguards. Unlike the 20,000 troops who have started arriving in the country as part of President George Bush's "surge", she was not a soldier who had come to Iraq to fight: her mission was to teach the people how to vote.
The ambush was a deadly reminder of the danger all foreigners face. It should, but probably will not, give pause to the plan to embed more US soldiers with Iraqi military units in Baghdad. Polls show about four out of five Iraqis in the capital approve of armed attacks on US-led forces.
Moments after Andrea Parhamovich, a 28-year-old from Ohio, left the offices of a Sunni Arab political party in Baghdad this week, her car was caught in withering crossfire and burst into flames, killing her and her two bodyguards. Unlike the 20,000 troops who have started arriving in the country as part of President George Bush's "surge", she was not a soldier who had come to Iraq to fight: her mission was to teach the people how to vote.
The ambush was a deadly reminder of the danger all foreigners face. It should, but probably will not, give pause to the plan to embed more US soldiers with Iraqi military units in Baghdad. Polls show about four out of five Iraqis in the capital approve of armed attacks on US-led forces.
According to the Guardian,
Bleak Chávez claims Castro is 'battling for his life'
The Venezuelan president, Hugo Chávez, yesterday offered the bleakest medical update yet on Fidel Castro, saying he was "battling for his life". The pessimistic view came days after Mr Chávez, who is one of Castro's closest allies, and who speaks with him regularly, had said his recovery was slow and not without risks.
Mr Chávez, attending a summit of Latin American leaders in Brazil, said he had spoken to the Cuban leader in the past few days. He compared his condition to the difficult days in the run-up to the 1959 revolution when he was a guerrilla leader in Cuba's Sierra Maestra. "Fidel is in the Sierra Maestra again, battling for his life," said Mr Chávez.
Mr Chávez, attending a summit of Latin American leaders in Brazil, said he had spoken to the Cuban leader in the past few days. He compared his condition to the difficult days in the run-up to the 1959 revolution when he was a guerrilla leader in Cuba's Sierra Maestra. "Fidel is in the Sierra Maestra again, battling for his life," said Mr Chávez.
The Times follows up on yesterday's news form China
China tries to reassure the world on space missile 'aimed at peace'
China signalled yesterday that its first missile strike against an orbiting satellite was intended to force the US into talks aimed at abolishing weapons in space.
As it faced an international chorus of protest against its test — the first such launch for 20 years — its officials insisted that they wanted space to be free of weapons.
As it faced an international chorus of protest against its test — the first such launch for 20 years — its officials insisted that they wanted space to be free of weapons.
The Guardian follows up on Thursday's storms
Storm death toll hits 13 as insurers count cost
The final bill for the fierce storm that battered the UK this week is likely to run into hundreds of millions of pounds with insurance companies inundated yesterday with calls for repairs to shattered roofs, chimneys, and cars flattened by falling trees.
Gusty weather continued to claim victims and add to the damage toll yesterday, as the country began to limp back to normal. The number of dead rose to 13 as the Meteorological Office confirmed that the storm was Britain's worst for 17 years with the highest windspeeds topping 100mph at Huntingdon.
Gusty weather continued to claim victims and add to the damage toll yesterday, as the country began to limp back to normal. The number of dead rose to 13 as the Meteorological Office confirmed that the storm was Britain's worst for 17 years with the highest windspeeds topping 100mph at Huntingdon.
Middle England's papers both lead on the same story
Food fats threaten women's fertility headlines the Mail
The food that could make you infertile says the Express
Fats hidden in thousands of foods can harm a woman’s chance of having a baby, scientists said yesterday.
They can increase the risk of fertility problems by 70 per cent or more.
Eating as little as one doughnut or a portion of chips a day can have a damaging effect.
The scientists behind the study advised women who want to have a baby to avoid the fats, known as trans fats.
They can increase the risk of fertility problems by 70 per cent or more.
Eating as little as one doughnut or a portion of chips a day can have a damaging effect.
The scientists behind the study advised women who want to have a baby to avoid the fats, known as trans fats.
reports the Mail.
The Sun has an exclusive
Fury as Harry skips training
PRINCE Harry has angered his troops by skipping war training yesterday — to go clubbing with his girlfriend.
The officer, 22, missed a 100-minute march in Windsor Great Park with 160 Blues and Royals at 6am.
Instead at 3am he was snapped leaving Mayfair’s trendy Cuckoo club with sweetheart Chelsy Davy.
The officer, 22, missed a 100-minute march in Windsor Great Park with 160 Blues and Royals at 6am.
Instead at 3am he was snapped leaving Mayfair’s trendy Cuckoo club with sweetheart Chelsy Davy.
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