Papers cover new Saddam footage

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New graphic footage showing Saddam Hussein's execution is covered by most papers and makes some front pages.

The Guardian carries a grainy image on its front taken on a mobile phone of Saddam's head in the noose.

It says the footage "circumvented the traditional instruments of control" and warns of fears of a violent backlash.

The Times says that, despite being banned by most TV stations, Saddam's hanging became "the most watched execution in history".

'Invasion off'

There are conflicting reports on the numbers of Romanians and Bulgarians heading to Britain after their two countries joined the European Union.

The Daily Express says tens of thousands will start flooding in from today with flights sold out.

But the Times says the "Romanian invasion of Britain" has been called off, at least for the New Year.

A reporter joined Romanians on a bus to Britain but was the only one still on board when it reached Cologne.

'Extreme weather'

The Independent leads with a warning that global warming could make 2007 the warmest year on record.

It says that UN meteorologists are already predicting extreme weather in the first four months of the year.

The Daily Mail claims Labour has finally admitted its drinking laws are not working.

The story is based on comments by chairwoman Hazel Blears who said the British might like getting drunk too much for a European-style cafe culture.

'Snooping powers'

There is speculation in the Guardian that the Star-Spangled Banner was not the only national anthem to be re-interpreted by Jimi Hendrix.

It says a tape found in a north London studio contains a version of the Welsh national anthem, Land of My Fathers.

The Daily Telegraph claims US authorities have been granted a "licence to snoop" on Britons flying out to the United States by the EU.

It says they have powers to see credit card details and email accounts.