 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 21 October 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Metro (South Edition): "SOMETHING WENT WRONG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton A huge glitch at web giant Amazon caused online havoc across the globe - stopping millions using banking apps, Government services, and other sites sparking Cyber Security fears.  The Guardian: "PRINCE TRIED TO HIRE 'TROLLS' TO TARGET GIUFFRE, BOOK CLAIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Davies Prince Andrew’s team tried to hire "internet trolls to hassle" his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, while he hid behind the "well-guarded" gates of Balmoral Castle to avoid being served court papers, according to allegations in her posthumous memoir. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/20/prince-andrew-internet-trolls-virginia-giuffre-book-nobodys-girl  The Monitor (Botswana): "KGATLENG: LAND BOARD FROM HELL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlsted Bakgatla want Land Board staff removed. Board officials allegedly receiving bribes. Forensic Audit looks into dealings. Kenny Morolong MP is not happy with Land Board as issue reaches Botswana Parliament.  The Yorkshire Post: "'REEVES'S RULES PRICE YOUNG OUT OF WORK'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond Government Ministers should abandon plans to equalise the minimum wage as the number of young people out of work or education threatens to reach 1 million, a Think Tank has said.  Daily Express: "FOR THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY OF EVERY WOMAN AND GIRL'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick These are the brave NHS nurses waging a historic fight for female-only spaces. Seen together for the first time, the Magnificent Seven – as they have become known – are set for a showdown with bosses who let "unlawful workplace policies" continue despite the Supreme Court ruling in favour of biological sex over gender.  The Independent: "POWELL'S ATTACK ON STARMER: WE MUST TURN LABOUR AROUND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox Lucy Powell has issued a major challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s authority, insisting she will push the Prime Minister to reconsider the direction of the Party in a bid to rescue Labour from their dismal poll ratings. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lucy-powell-labour-deputy-leadership-keir-starmer-b2848692.html  The West Australian (Australia): "SNIPER'S SECRET 'SPOOK' MISSION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Crawford The sniper who killed Bikie boss Nick Martin confessed the murder to his then girlfriend, claiming the job was part of a secret Government mission. The ex-girlfriend told the Court the shooter had taken her to a location where he dug up money stuffed inside a tube. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/court-justice/david-james-pye-the-hitman-who-murdered-bikie-boss-nick-martin-confessed-to-murder-to-his-girlfriend-c-20405640  Glasgow Times: "MAN STABBED DAD TO DEATH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A killer on bail for a knife crime has been jailed for life for the brutal murder of a much-loved father. Brandon McLachlan stabbed to death Jamie Lucas near to a nightclub in Airdrie, Lanarkshire days before Christmas 2024. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25556661.airdrie-father-repeatedly-stabbed-man-not-know  Morning Star: "'KICK HIM OUT OF HOME & HIT HIM WHERE IT HURTS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Prince Andrew's team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle his accuser Virginia Giuffre, according to her posthumous memoirs. The fresh allegations came as more MPs backed calls to introduce a law to officially strip the disgraced Royal of his Dukedom, while campaigners are demanding the abolition of the monarchy altogether. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/royal-privilege-has-long-buffered-prince-andrew-consequences-his-actions  Showtime Monitor (Botswana): "KABELO TRIO'S LIVE CONCERT SHOWCASES BOTSWANAN'S RICH TALENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Grand Aria Stadium was abuzz with excitement as local superstar, Kabelo Trio, also known as Scavenger, took to the stage for a live concert showcasing the best of Botswana's music talent.  City AM: "CITY SPOOKED BY CHINA EMBASSY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe The Labour Party Government has been urged to shut down China's application for its new embassy at the Royal Mint Court site amid fears the country poses a threat to National Security in United Kingdom. FULL REPORT: http://CityAM.com/labour-urged-to-block-chinese-embassy-amid-spy-row  The Times: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades. A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr  Albany Advertiser (Australia): "TAKING SHAPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil Rebecca Stephens and Tom Brough have emerged as front-runners in the race for a spot on Albany's new Council, leading the Primary Vote tally. The high-profile political pair previously went head-to-head in the State Election back in March, both touted as favourites for the Albany seat that ended up in the hands of underdog Nationals candidate Scott Leary. FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/rebecca-stephens-and-tom-brough-lead-race-for-albany-council-in-primary-votes-as-counting-continues-c-20407422  The Times Scotland: "ANDREW HAS NOT PAID RENT SINCE 2003" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Witherow / George Greenwood / Emanuele Midolo Prince Andrew has not paid rent on his grace-and-favour mansion on the Windsor Castle Estate for two decades. A copy of the leasehold agreement for Royal Lodge, obtained by The Times, reveals the terms under which the prince lives on the 30-room estate. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-andrew-rent-free-windsor-mansion-rbrgfjkrr  The Daily Telegraph: "GROOMING INQUIRY 'SABOTAGED BY LABOUR'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Will Bolton The Labour Party have been accused of sabotaging the national Grooming Gangs inquiry by victims and campaigners. Sir Keir Starmer told Police Officers to scrap the investigation and start again after victims claimed they were being silenced. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/20/labour-sabotaging-grooming-gangs-inquiry  
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