The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
Summary
Newspaper front pages focus on King Charles III’s comments on the transatlantic slave trade at a Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda. They also report on a High Court ruling allowing allegations against an unnamed celebrity to be reported, Andy Burnham’s planned EU talks, and other developments in technology and security.Key Facts
- King Charles expressed what The Times described as his “most profound sorrow” over the transatlantic slave trade and called the period a shameful chapter of history.
- The i Paper reported that the King stopped short of apologising and highlighted the Royal Navy’s role in ending the trade.
- The Daily Express said critics viewed Andy Burnham’s £40 million aid offer as a step toward reparations; the article says Burnham has ruled out financial reparations.
- The High Court refused an injunction sought by an unnamed celebrity, allowing reports of allegations made by a large number of women; a possible appeal remains pending.
- The Guardian reported that Burnham plans to discuss youth visas and trade with European leaders at a Brussels summit on 20 November.
- The Guardian said seven passenger flights across Europe were searched or diverted after malicious hoax bomb threats.
- The Financial Times reported that Nvidia has verbally urged data-centre partners to limit dealings with China, citing anonymous sources.
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