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Slot’s luck runs out The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on Liverpool being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on penalties. The paper says Liverpool boss Arne Slot bemoaned having to face the French side after the last-16 exit.

Summary of the US Secretary of State’s Statement: Following extensive discussions in Jeddah, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that “the ball is now in Russia’s court,” emphasizing Russia’s role in determining future peace in Ukraine. A joint U.S.-Ukrainian statement stresses that Moscow’s reciprocity is crucial for peace, marking a shift in focus towards Russian intentions. Despite recent tensions, the resumption of U.S. support for Ukraine suggests pressure on Russia to respond positively to diplomatic efforts. Trump’s Approach and Relationship with Ukraine Amidst turbulent relations between Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, the recent U.S.-Ukrainian statement signals the…

Super-heros The French sports newspaper L’Equipe features an image of PSG celebrating after knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League on penalties.

Risky business – Team could pay price for United’s £2bn stadium The back page of the Daily Star reports that Manchester United’s squad could face the chop to pay for the new £2 billion stadium. The back page looks ahead to Aston Villa’s Champions League (leg 2) match tonight after fellow English club Liverpool was knocked out.

Vision for a new Old Trafford The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Manchester United’s proposed plans for a £2 billion stadium – which would seat 100,000 people, making it bigger than Wembley. Last night’s Champions League match saw Liverpool knocked out by PSG on penalties.

The absolute 51st state of this CITY AM says the US-Canada trade war has heated up, and the president keeps pushing his desire to see America’s northern neighbour become the 51st state of the United States. The paper reports that Trump has escalated the trade war – Elsewhere, the paper reports the number of companies on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has sunk to its lowest level since 2001 after blitz exodus in the last 12 months

Trump ratchets up Canada trade war with 50% aluminium and steel tariffs The FT leads with the back-and-forth of Trump’s tariffs and the impact on the stock market. The paper reports on the US president’s plan of targeting its northern neighbour with more tariffs – which would include a 50% tariff on aluminium and steel. The Trump administration has since rolled back on plans. 

Four more arrests in fatal shooting probe Western Mail reports that four more people have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a woman in Talbot Green, police have confirmed. Joanne Penney, 40, died after being shot in the chest at an address in the Llys Illtyd area of the town on Sunday. It is believed she may have been the victim of mistaken identity. The front page has a picture of Dafydd Jenkins, who has urged his team to prevent England from winning the Six Nations title in Cardiff this Saturday, insisting Wales are close to ending their painful 16-game losing streak.

Devastating cuts as one in five staff axed at university The Scotsman reports on Dundee University’s decision to axe 632 jobs – which has been branded “devastating” as the institution’s interim principal admitted inadequate financial controls and “poor investment decisions” had contributed to the cuts. Zara Tindall is pictured on the front on day one of Cheltenham Festival.