The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers.

All national newspapers lead with the death of 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history.

In other stories, Times of Malta says insurers are demanding the enforcement of e-scooter rules as claims increase.

L-Orizzont says the General Workers’ Union is insisting on the introduction of a cost of living adjustment mechanism for the most vulnerable.

In-Nazzjon reports how the September 8 regatta was this year shadowed by cruise liners.