What the papers say – October 20
A mixed bag of news makes the front pages on Saturday, from developments in the case of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to the release of radical preacher Anjem Choudary.
The Daily Express reports that 51-year-old Choudary was freed from prison despite fears he will “wage war” on Britain.
EXPRESS: He’s back on our streets #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/1RAeGP5uff
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 19, 2018
The preacher also features on the front of the Daily Telegraph, with the paper carrying a picture of a smiling Choudary as he emerged from his probation hostel in Camden, north London.
The paper says he is considering a legal challenge to the strict conditions of his release, arguing that they breach his human rights.
Leading the paper is a story about the cost of recycling plastic, with councils warning it is becoming too expensive.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Plastic too expensiveto recycle' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/92UKMnGz3q
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 19, 2018
The Daily Mail reports that four men in the Saudi “hit squad” suspected of killing Mr Khashoggi came to Britain in March, and are believed to have been protecting Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on his state visit.
Late on Friday night, Saudi Arabia admitted the dissident journalist was killed at its Istanbul consulate, with state TV reporting that a primary investigation found he died after a fight broke out.
Saturday’s @DailyMailUK#MailFrontPagespic.twitter.com/VoRuXfSSKi
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) October 19, 2018
The Guardian says London has become a hub for global Saudi PR and media influence campaigns, with British firms earning millions of pounds from efforts to improve the image of the kingdom and its regional allies in recent years, according to its own investigation.
The Guardian front page, Saturday 20 October 2018: Saudi Arabia pays UK firms millions to boost image pic.twitter.com/LeGfMufFzd
— The Guardian (@guardian) October 19, 2018
In other news, The Times reports that three former cabinet secretaries have hit out at Conservative Brexiteers for undermining the integrity of the civil service.
The Times 20/10/2018 Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Bondi Beach on October 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Photo : Samir Hussein/WireImage #thetimes#tomorrowspaperstoday#princeharry#duchessofsussex@thetimespic.twitter.com/kAlqC6Re9J
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) October 19, 2018
The i says a new Alzheimer’s test has raised hopes for treatment of the condition.
I WEEKEND: Alzheimer’s Test raises hopes #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/lPLlqtOFLY
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 19, 2018
And the Financial Times reports that Facebook has hired former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg to head its global affairs and communications team as it tackles issues over data protection.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition Saturday October 20 https://t.co/MCjxSkwW37pic.twitter.com/BH4TcKaQlG
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) October 19, 2018
Elsewhere, the Daily Mirror says a mother wants a lottery winner to take a paternity test, claiming he fathered her son.
Tomorrow's front page: £108m lottery winner's 'love child' payout row #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/ZCjdiFq6qEpic.twitter.com/ClyO27uQTH
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) October 19, 2018
The Sun claims Craig Revel Horwood launched a scathing attack on his Strictly co-stars on the first night of his book tour.
Tomorrow's front page: #Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood launches an astonishing attack on his BBC co-stars https://t.co/yuYDd56bQzpic.twitter.com/tgmdrtTSXh
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 19, 2018
And the Daily Star says a thief squirted his victims with tomato sauce so they thought they were bleeding.
STAR: Ketchup conman does porridge #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/uPXmVQyPM0
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) October 19, 2018