Author: News Desk

Typhoons may help to keep peace in Ukraine The Times reports that British typhoons may play a peacekeeping role in Ukraine. The article differs from the rest of the UK reporting, suggesting that the UK will not send troops on the ground but instead play a role in policing the skies. The paper says it’s only possible if Russia drops its objections – something it looks unlikely to do. The paper continues its war against those claiming benefits by suggesting at least three million on Universal Credit aren’t actually looking for a job.

Southport mum: We were so happy, we had everything The Mirror’s front page leads on an exclusive interview with the mother of one of the Southport attack victims. Alice,9, was murdered last year alongside two other little girls in a knife attack. Now her mum has opened up about her memories of her daughter and what life is like now. Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowen is splashed on the front page as she receives an MBE.

Putin: I won’t allow Starmer’s plan for troops in Ukraine The Independent reports the Russian president has shot down plans from the prime minister to send British troops into Ukraine in a peacekeeping role. The front page reports the US and Russia have begun negotiating the end of the war, but have left Ukraine and the rest of Europe – including the UK – out of the discussions. The paper features an image of the Russian FM and his US counterpart in what it calls a “historic handshake.”

US and Russia to seek economic opportunities after Ukraine war The front page of The Guardian suggests recent statements have raised alarm for Ukraine and Europe over fears Donald Trump will agree to Russia’s terms for ending the war in Ukraine, which could see Ukraine lose territory and be blocked from joining NATO. The paper highlights the US and Russia are seeking economic opportunities together following the end of the war. Elsewhere, obesity is being blamed for the fall in life expectancy in England.

The papers are dominated by the ongoing talks between Russia and the US over ending the war in Ukraine.

Away from the war, there’s a variety of domestic stories ranging from the ongoing farmers’ protests to an exclusive interview with one of the parents of the Southport victims.

Showbiz gossip leads the tabloids with reactions to Meghan Markle’s latest business venture.

The back pages sum up Celtic’s late loss to Bayern Munich (on agg) as heartbreaking as well as looking ahead at tonight’s match between Real Madrid and Manchester City (4-3 agg).

Perhaps most crucially, for Gaza’s residents, the crux of the matter is not just about the process of rebuilding; rather, it is about ensuring that the lives they rebuild are not again torn apart by another Israeli attack and forced displacement. [Getty]As Egypt unveils its ambitious reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave view the Egyptian plan with mixed feelings, ranging from cautious optimism to deep scepticism. The Egyptian plan, crafted in the face of intense political, economic, and humanitarian challenges, aims to restore Gaza’s devastated infrastructure, protect Palestinian sovereignty, and, perhaps most critically, prevent the displacement…

Arsenal have been told they should have approached Liverpool to discuss a surprise deal for Darwin Nunez during the January transfer window. Arsenal told they should have signed £64m star from Liverpool Arsenal have been told they should have approached Liverpool to discuss a surprise deal for Darwin Nunez during the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta was keen for Arsenal to strengthen his attacking options in January after losing Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury at the start of the month. The Gunners were linked with moves for Dusan Vlahovic, Benjamin Sesko, Alexander Isak and Victor Osimhen before making an…

Aston Villa vs Liverpool: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries. Gomez out, Jones could start, Villa in poor form

Benni McCarthy worked at Old Trafford from July 2022 to June 2024 Three strikers Man Utd tried to sign instead of Rasmus Hojlund Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has named three big-name strikers the club tried to sign instead of Rasmus Hojlund. McCarthy, who worked at Old Trafford from July 2022 to June 2024, insists that United considered moves for Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani before paying £72m to recruit Hojlund in August 2023. England captain Kane was strongly linked to United before he joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham in the summer of 2023…

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois followed Manchester United growing up Thibaut Courtois believes he could have ended up at Manchester United – the club he ‘always followed’ growing up – had it not been for David de Gea. Courtois has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world over the past decade, winning league titles at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Belgian burst onto the scene at boyhood club Genk and revealed he attracted interest from Tottenham and multiple European clubs in the summer of 2011 when he was signed by Chelsea. Chelsea immediately sent Courtois…