Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Friday, 21 November 2025.
The Daily Mail’s front page reported that the Covid inquiry found lockdowns brought ordinary childhood to a halt, and that school closures will have lasting effects.

The Washington Post reported that a judge curtailed the use of guards.

China Daily’s front page reported: Xi: Emulate Hu Yaobang’s Spirit and Style.

The Jerusalem Post’s front page reported that Netanyahu leads a meeting on West Bank settler violence.

The New York Times’ front page reported that the sons of the commerce chief are cashing in as he pushes A.I.

The Guardian’s front page reported that a report on handling of the pandemic contains stinging criticism of the ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No. 10.

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