Royal officials have said HM the Queen has cancelled her virtual engagements for Tuesday as she is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms from Covid.
LIVE- Latest from the Ukraine Crisis – Russian troops in Ukraine – UK & Germany Gov’t ‘Will hit them hard’
Latest from the Ukraine Crisis Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border. Russia said the troops would be "peacekeeping" in the breakaway regions, which...
WATCH LIVE: PM Boris Johnson announces sanctions on Russia
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Putin orders troops into breakaway region, Minsk agreement is dead
The latest from the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia has ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, as the UK slaps Russia with sanctions and allies expected to follow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian military to ‘secure the peace’ in Donbass
RT News says President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to “secure the peace” in the newly recognized Donetsk and Lugansk republics, which were formerly considered to be part of Ukraine.
Putin orders troops to two Ukraine regions after declaring their independence
USA Today says Russian President Putin ordered troops Monday to "maintain peace" in two separatist territories in eastern Ukraine shortly after recognizing the Russian-backed areas as independent.
Russia – Ukraine latest: Donetsk and Lugansk celebrate Russian recognition
Street celebrations broke out in breakaway republics, which Ukraine claims as its own after President Putin said Moscow will “immediately recognize the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics.
UN chief “greatly concerned” over Russia’s decision concerning Donetsk, Lugansk
China Daily says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed his deep concern over Russia's decision on the status of Donetsk and Lugansk of Ukraine.
The Independent – Whitty warns of new variants as PM lifts rules
The Independent’s front splash reports Chris Whitty warns of new variants as PM lifts restrictions, free testing will be scrapped in April.
Metro – PM: Now its over to you
The prime minister is telling Britons to treat COVID-19 the same as the flu, Metro says. The paper's front page also pays tribute to Jamal Edwards MBE.
The Guardian – Putin puts Russia on collision course with west over Ukraine
The Guardian reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has put his country on a collision course with the West over Ukraine.
Daily Express – Boris: Time to get our confidence back
It’s “time to get our confidence back” – the Daily Express leads with the end of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the latest from the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
The Sun – My Derek’s 11,000-mile trip of hope
The Sun reveals that Kate Garraway’s husband, who is struggling to recover from COVID-19, has gone to Mexico for a medical trial.
Daily Mirror – Coronavirus fears – Lateral blow
Free lateral flow tests will be scrapped, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper reports that free tests will also be axed in ‘PM’s bonfire of virus safeguards’.
Boris Johnson to announce ‘barrage of UK sanctions against Russia’
The Guardian says The “first barrage of UK economic sanctions against Russia” will be announced on Tuesday, Boris Johnson said.
‘Cheerful’ boy was ‘killed by mother and step-father while self-isolating’
The Independent says A five-year-old boy was murdered by his mother, step-father and a teenager before his body was dumped in a river “like fly-tipped rubbish”, a court has heard.
Euphoria season 2: Fans think they’ve spotted a Tom Holland cameo after Zendaya hint
The Metro says Euphoria fans’ dreams seem to have come true as there’s a rumour going around Tom Holland has made an appearance in his girlfriend Zendaya’s popular teen drama.
Trudeau wins vote to extend emergencies act in bid to demolish ‘Freedom Convoy’
The Independent says Canadian lawmakers on Monday voted to extend the emergency powers that the Trudeau government says police need to throttle the reemergence of “Freedom Convoy”.
David and Victoria Beckham widely criticised over underage son’s ‘dreadful’ photoshoot
The Independent says David and Victoria Beckham have drawn criticism from fans on social media over their 17-year-old son Cruz’s latest photoshoot.
Novak Djokovic returns to action with solid win over Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai
The Guardian says Novak Djokovic returned to competition for the first time since his deportation from Australia last month.
Colombia legalises abortion in move celebrated as ‘historic victory’ by campaigners
The Guardian says Colombia has decriminalised abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, adding to a recent string of legal victories for reproductive rights in Latin America.
Britney Spears to write ‘tell-all book in $15,000,000 deal’ after conservatorship ordeal
The Metro says Britney Spears is set to pen her side of the story after landing a huge book deal, it has been claimed.
Mount Etna erupts sending six mile ash cloud into the sky and closing airport
The Metro says A fresh eruption of Mount Etna has sent a huge six mile long ash cloud into the sky above Catania in Sicily.
Homelessness set to soar in England amid cost of living crisis
The Guardian says The number of people homeless in England is predicted to jump by a third by 2024 as councils warn of a “tidal wave” of need caused by benefits freezes.
Solicitor who injected supermarket food with own blood denies guilt by reason of insanity
The Independent says a solicitor who injected supermarket food with his own blood causing almost half a million pounds worth of loss has denied guilt by reason of insanity.
Police hunt couple who ate 12 burgers and ‘fled diner without paying £174 bill’
The Metro says A man and woman who allegedly ate 12 burgers between them and left a restaurant without paying have been dubbed ‘Britain’s greediest couple’.
UK says ‘serious doubts’ exist within Russian military about invading Ukraine
The Guardian says Britain believes there are figures within Russian military and security services who have “serious doubts” about invading Ukraine.
Birmingham hit by 3.2 magnitude earthquake
The Independent says An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 has struck the West Midlands. The quake was at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles) and hit 7km (4.3 miles) northwest of Birmingham.
‘Record number’ of Met Police officers accused of sexual offences last year
The Metro says Sexual offence accusations against officers in the Metropolitan Police are believed to have hit a record high after claims doubled in the months following Sarah Everard’s murder.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Tuesday's papers.
Queen’s eating habits described as ‘not normal’ by royal butler – ‘Quite funny’
THE QUEEN's eating habits have long been questioned and wondered at, and now one of her unusual culinary habits has been laid bare by a former royal butler.
Look at Greece! Sturgeon independence plot torpedoed as SNP faces £380BN ‘settlement deal’
NICOLA Sturgeon has been warned Scotland could be hammered with a bill worth hundreds of billions of pounds following Scottish independence and could find its national debt on a par with crisis-hit Greece.
Martin Lewis warns anyone who has moved house since 1993 might be owed money
More than £230million is currently sitting unclaimed in 1.7million closed or inactive council tax accounts across England, Scotland and Wales - here's how to check if it affects you
‘Catastrophe’ in Argentina as wildfires burn farms and wildlife
Aljazeera says people in Argentina are hopeful light rains that began over the weekend will help firefighters curb blazing wildfires that have ravaged farms.
Boris Johnson denies ‘£2-£5 lateral flow tests’ will add to Cost of Living crisis
The Daily Mirror: SAGE member Professor Robert West thinks the Government is “abdicating its own responsibility for looking after its population” after it was announced those testing positive will no longer need to self isolate from Thursday
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