The Papers: 'Flagship breaks down' and 'Beer we go!'

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. 'Flagship breaks down' and 'Beer we go! '7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleThe HMS Prince of Wales, Britain's £3bn aircraft carrier which has been plagued by problems since entering service, has broken down again, the Daily Mail reports. The latest technical problem for the carrier, which has been forced to dock in Norway for repairs, comes ahead of the expected publication of the Defence Investment Plan in the next few weeks, following repeated delays.

The World Cup, which is due to kick off on Thursday, features on many of Saturday's front pages, with the Daily Mirror reporting that British pubs could enjoy a £275m boost if England go all the way to the final. The hospitality industry has been hit hard in recent years by Covid and rising costs. The Times leads on US Vice-President JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.

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Vance blamed the death of the 18-year-old-British student, who was fatally stabbed in December by Vickrum Digwa, on the "mass invasion of migrants" and said the "only response is righteous anger". Downing Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division". The death of British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, is covered on many of the front pages.

The Daily Star leads on his daughters' tribute to the actor, who died at the age of 72, saying he always thought he was very lucky. Reform UK is described as a "threat to democracy" on the Guardian's front page, with Lucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, accusing the party of spreading divisive material online. Calling for tighter social media laws, Powell says the platforms are "open to wealthy individuals, and bad state actors".

A Reform spokesman is quoted as saying Powell's claims that the party's messages are spread by bots and troll farms are "completely untrue". UK government officials were told to delete emails and WhatsApp messages discussing King Charles III's views on Donald Trump, according to the i Paper. In an effort to prevent leaks, the Foreign Office's most senior civil servant, Sir Olly Robbin,s led the effort to clean up the digital records as the King was concerned about the US president's state visit to Britain, the paper reports.

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Historical figures such as Winston Churchill, Alan Turing and Jane Austen were scrapped from banknotes after the Bank of England was told they were "elitist and divisive", the Daily Telegraph reports. Also featured on the front page is a picture of the former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow and his wife Precious Lunga. The 78-year-old journalist has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease, and the couple will be seen navigating his diagnosis in a film that will receive its premiere next week.

A teenager who stabbed a grandfather to death had been twice released on police bail in the days before the murder, the Independent reveals.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.