Newspaper headlines: Tory 'meltdown' and 'miracle' at Anfield By BBC News

Staff Published duration 8 May 2019

image copyright Getty Images image caption Liverpool are through to the Champions League final after they beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate

Liverpool's 4-0 win against Barcelona makes the front and back pages.

The online edition of the Liverpool Echo describes scenes of absolute bedlam inside Anfield at the final whistle, with fans, players, coaches and experienced journalists bouncing around, before fans broke into what it calls a "spine-tingling" rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone.

Tories in 'meltdown'

Theresa May is likely to remain in office until the Conservative conference this September, the Times reports, after she set a new summer deadline to complete Brexit talks.

But the Financial Times says Tory grandees are again considering rule changes to allow another challenge to Mrs May's leadership.

The i says the Conservative Party is in "absolute meltdown", as grassroots members step up pressure for her to resign.

"What a waste of time and £150m" is the headline on the front of the Daily Express , which says confirmation that the UK will hold elections for the European Parliament has prompted "fury" among Brexiteers and low-tax campaigners.

The Times reports that Conservative Party chiefs have signed off a "cut-price campaign" for the vote to try to limit any damage.

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is today expected to warn the government against using the Chinese firm Huawei to help build the UK's 5G telecoms networks.

But an opinion piece in the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post argues that the US risks paying a high price with its stand on Huawei.

It says more than 150 countries are estimated to be using the tech firm's equipment - meaning that without proof of its spying claims, Washington appears to be fighting a losing battle.

The Guardian says the question that should be asked is why doesn't Britain have a major telecoms equipment maker of its own.

image copyright PA image caption The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's are yet to announce the name of their son

Speculation about the future of "Baby Sussex" continues.

Prince Harry and Meghan may apply for their newborn son to have both British and US passports, according to the lead in the Daily Mail

Unnamed sources have told the paper they want their child to grow up "a global citizen".

The Telegraph says he could become the most well-travelled royal infant in modern history, as his parents plan to work around the world.

The Sun reports that fans think he will be called Spencer to honour Princess Diana's family.

Celebrity cheeses

Celebrities including chef Heston Blumenthal, Blur bassist Alex James and Madness frontman Suggs, have allowed researchers to produce a selection of what has been called "unique" cheeses with bacteria harvested from their skin, the i reports

The microbial portraits will be showcased at a forthcoming exhibition at the V&A in London.