Papers review Brown at G20 summit

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Gordon Brown's performance at the G20 summit is scrutinised by many of the day's newspapers.

The Guardian says Mr Brown's lingering chances of staging one of the great modern political fightbacks rested on his performance as summit ringmaster.

The Independent reports that he "worked the room" to ensure the disparate group of world leaders remained "on message".

The Daily Mirror praises the prime minister for his "formidable drive" and "unswerving determination".

Hands on

The sight of Michelle Obama breaking the usual royal protocol by placing her arm around the Queen's shoulders is also much photographed and discussed.

The Daily Mail has what it calls an "utterly astonishing" revelation about this "electrifying moment".

This is that the Queen appears to have made the first move by putting a friendly arm around Mrs Obama's waist.

The Daily Telegraph says Sarah Brown's dignity and grace are qualities never shown by her predecessor, Cherie Blair.

The Independent says American scientists believe sleep is more about clearing away the previous day's mental rubbish than it is about dreaming.

Researchers suggest nerve connections built up in the brain during a busy day are pruned back during the night to prevent the mind from overloading.

Back in Toon

The papers are full the new "saviour" of Newcastle United, Alan Shearer.

The Mirror says Shearer has a plan to save Newcastle from relegation - put Michael Owen back in the team.

The Daily Express reports that a radio station in Coventry has recruited Britain's youngest agony aunt.

Seven-year-old Elaina Smith has now been given a weekly slot after calling in to offer her advice.

And she has told one listener who had been cheated on that "life's too short to be upset by a boy".

The Telegraph reports that an elderly woman was taken on a five-mile trip down a main road when her electric scooter developed a fault.