'Harry sued' and Vance warns Iran 'don't try to play us'

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News of the Duke of Sussex being sued for defamation by a charity he co-founded dominates several of Saturday's front pages. "Harry sued" is the Daily Mirror's headline as it reports the prince is facing legal action from Sentebale, which supports young people in southern Africa, because of an alleged "adverse media campaign", the charity says. A spokesman for Prince Harry and another former trustee of the charity, Mark Dyer, who is also being sued, said: "They categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims."

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: "Harry sued." — News of the Duke of Sussex being sued for defamation by a charity he co-founded dominates several of Saturday's front pages. "Harry sued" is the Daily Mirror's headline as it reports the prince is facing legal action from Sentebale, which supports young people in southern Africa, because of an alleged "adverse media campaign", the charity says. A spokesman for Prince Harry and another former trustee of the charity, Mark Dyer, who is also being sued, said: "They categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims."

"Royal row" echoes the Times as it features a photo of Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex and chair of Sentebale, Sophie Chandauka at a polo match. Prince Harry left Sentebale last year after an acrimonious dispute over how the charity was being managed. Elsewhere, the paper's lead story says Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to drop legislation that would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It comes after US President Donald Trump called the deal "an act of stupidity" and withdrew his support.

The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "PM is forced by Trump to abandon Chagos plan." — "Royal row" echoes the Times as it features a photo of Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex and chair of Sentebale, Sophie Chandauka at a polo match. Prince Harry left Sentebale last year after an acrimonious dispute over how the charity was being managed. Elsewhere, the paper's lead story says Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to drop legislation that would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It comes after US President Donald Trump called the deal "an act of stupidity" and withdrew his support.

Prince Harry's "bitter fallout" with his former charity also takes the top picture spot in the Daily Mail. Alongside, the paper reports that North Sea oil prices have surged to a record high, piling pressure on Labour to abandon its net zero strategy and allow new drilling.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: "We're sitting on a goldmine!" — Prince Harry's "bitter fallout" with his former charity also takes the top picture spot in the Daily Mail. Alongside, the paper reports that North Sea oil prices have surged to a record high, piling pressure on Labour to abandon its net zero strategy and allow new drilling.

The Daily Telegraph continues to focus on the fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, reporting that half-term holiday flights are at risk of cancellation. Airports are warning that their jet fuel reserves will run dry within three weeks unless supplies from the Middle East increase dramatically.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: "Half-term flights at risk from fuel crisis." — The Daily Telegraph continues to focus on the fuel crisis caused by the war in Iran, reporting that half-term holiday flights are at risk of cancellation. Airports are warning that their jet fuel reserves will run dry within three weeks unless supplies from the Middle East increase dramatically.

Moving to the conflict in the Middle East, the Guardian says US Vice-President JD Vance has warned Iran not to "try and play" the US ahead of talks planned on Saturday in Pakistan. Vance is headed to Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations with Tehran which could determine whether the two-week ceasefire will hold.

The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: "'Don't try to play us,' says Vance ahead of Iran talks." — Moving to the conflict in the Middle East, the Guardian says US Vice-President JD Vance has warned Iran not to "try and play" the US ahead of talks planned on Saturday in Pakistan. Vance is headed to Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations with Tehran which could determine whether the two-week ceasefire will hold.

Staying with the US, the FT Weekend reports that inflation in America has jumped to a two-year high as the war in Iran continues to drive a "historic surge" in petrol prices. The paper says the economic impact of the conflict adds to the importance of the peace talks in Pakistan, where the US vice-president will push for a lasting ceasefire.

The headline on the front page of the FT Weekend reads: "US inflation leaps to two-year high." — Staying with the US, the FT Weekend reports that inflation in America has jumped to a two-year high as the war in Iran continues to drive a "historic surge" in petrol prices. The paper says the economic impact of the conflict adds to the importance of the peace talks in Pakistan, where the US vice-president will push for a lasting ceasefire.

A bus carrying mostly British tourists has crashed into a ravine in the Canary Islands, the Independent reports. One man has died and 27 others were injured after the bus slid down a steep slope on the holiday island of La Gomera.

The headline on the front page of the Independent reads: "PM: I'm fed up with Trump - and we must back Nato at all costs." — A bus carrying mostly British tourists has crashed into a ravine in the Canary Islands, the Independent reports. One man has died and 27 others were injured after the bus slid down a steep slope on the holiday island of La Gomera.

Experts are warning that "alarming" delays to the UK's defence plan will leave the country without vital equipment and personnel, according to the i Weekend. The paper quotes General Sir Richard Barrons, co-author of the Strategic Defence Review, who says the UK is running out of time to meet the Russian threat.

The headline on the front page of the i Weekend reads: "'Alarming' delays to defence plan hit UK ability to fight Putin, insiders warn." — Experts are warning that "alarming" delays to the UK's defence plan will leave the country without vital equipment and personnel, according to the i Weekend. The paper quotes General Sir Richard Barrons, co-author of the Strategic Defence Review, who says the UK is running out of time to meet the Russian threat.

In news closer to home, Costa Coffee bosses have hired security guards to protect their stores where thieves have stolen items multiple times a day, including in London and Manchester, according to the Sun. The paper adds that despite the move, the shoplifting epidemic in the UK has hit a new low. A company spokesperson told the BBC it had brought the staff into 10 of its 2,700 coffee shops as part of a review of security.

The headline on the front page of the Sun reads: "Costa del Crime." — In news closer to home, Costa Coffee bosses have hired security guards to protect their stores where thieves have stolen items multiple times a day, including in London and Manchester, according to the Sun. The paper adds that despite the move, the shoplifting epidemic in the UK has hit a new low. A company spokesperson told the BBC it had brought the staff into 10 of its 2,700 coffee shops as part of a review of security.

The Daily Star's front page features the story of a Scott Mills superfan who has spent £5,000 on a shrine to her favourite DJ. "Scottland" is the paper's headline.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: "Scottland." — The Daily Star's front page features the story of a Scott Mills superfan who has spent £5,000 on a shrine to her favourite DJ. "Scottland" is the paper's headline.

Finally, the Daily Express spotlights a message from a D-Day hero, who says: "The importance isn't to win wars, but to avoid them."

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: "The importance isn't to win wars, but to avoid them." — Finally, the Daily Express spotlights a message from a D-Day hero, who says: "The importance isn't to win wars, but to avoid them."

Several front pages focus on the warning from European airports that their jet fuel stocks could run dry within three weeks because of the Iran war, with the Daily Telegraph saying "half term holiday flights are at risk". It suggests airlines may not refund cancelled trips, and instead only offer vouchers. The Guardian reports that the last Europe-bound cargo of jet fuel to have passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the war began is due to arrive in Copenhagen today, while the final UK-bound tanker arrived on Tuesday.

The Daily Mail declares that the UK is "sitting on a goldmine" of North Sea oil, after prices reached a "record high". It says the government should "back new drilling" in light of the Middle East conflict. Downing Street says it is bringing down average energy bills, and supporting de-escalation in the Middle East.

The Times leads on the government shelving its plan to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after the US withdrew its support. The paper says Downing Street will attempt to "persuade" President Donald Trump to back it - though it says ministers are "deeply frustrated". It says the decision to drop the deal shows "a further deterioration" of relations with Trump.

The Daily Telegraph says both the home and foreign secretaries have raised concerns that Russian sailors could claim asylum in the UK if ships which are part of Moscow's "shadow fleet" are seized in British waters. The paper claims Russia's tankers are staffed by mercenaries who could argue they're at risk of persecution. The Royal Navy is yet to intercept any of the vessels. The Ministry of Defence says each ship would be "individually considered before an operation is executed".

The Sun declares that a "shoplifting epidemic" has reached "a new low" after some Costa Coffee shops hired bouncers to protect food. The chain's owners have confirmed 10 branches now have security staff. The paper says some stores suffer thefts "multiple times a day", declaring them the "Costa del Crime".