Sunday’s front pages are dominated by pictures of PM Sir Keir Starmer warmly embarrassing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his spicy exchanges with Donald Trump at the White House a day before.
The newspapers are united in their support for the prime minister’s calmer approach – than what had been on display from Donald Trump, with several papers (including Trump-supporting papers) suggesting the American President’s state visit should be called off.
Hamas has yet to respond to the US proposal and Israel’s subsequent endorsement [Getty/file photo]Israel said on Sunday it endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas drew to a close. The proposal, put forward by US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, would cover Ramadan, due to end late March, and Passover, lasting through mid-April, according to…
The future of United States support for Ukraine stands in doubt after a high-profile meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump devolved into a shouting match. The two leaders – along with US Vice President JD Vance – clashed on Friday in front of reporters at the Oval Office over the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There were indications the meeting would be prickly from the moment Zelenskyy arrived at…
Charles Hanson Cleared of Assault Allegations Celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson has been unanimously acquitted of assault and coercive control charges brought by his wife, Rebecca Hanson. The trial included claims of physical abuse, including allegations of being put in a headlock while pregnant. Judge and jury found the evidence insufficient for conviction. Hanson’s attorney contended he was the one being controlled and presented messages as proof of a troubled marriage. After a challenging three-week trial,…
Longships Lighthouse Fog Alarm Continues to Sound Every 13 Seconds forcing locals to buy ear plugs if you wish to sleep in the Cornwall area. Holidaying tourists are advised … stay at home unless you’re staying up all night! Longships Lighthouse Fog Alarm saga continues Residents near Land’s End are grappling with the incessant beeping of Longships Lighthouse’s fog alarm, which has been sounding every 13 seconds for over a week. Cornish Local authorities have…
Trump bumps up China tariffs and sets levies on neighbours in motion The Financial Times leads on the Donald Trump and PM Keir Starmer’s negotiations over future security arrangements for Ukraine. The paper says Trump dashed Starmer’s hopes for an American “backstop” for any European peacekeeping force, something the prime minister has been pushing for. The paper reports that Trump has bumped up tariffs on China.
Trump backs great trade deal for Brexit Britain The front page of the Daily Express reports that Trump has suggested a great UK-US trade deal could be struck quickly. The US president says he hopes tariffs won’t be necessary with the ‘wonderful UK.’ Elsewhere, Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their pets have been found dead at their home. His family says they believe they died from toxic fumes – but recent developments that…
Trump: US workers in Ukraine would be a security backstop The Guardian reports that the US President has ruled out the US providing a backstop in Ukraine aimed at stopping the Russians from re-invading. Instead, Trump says the presence of US workers in Ukraine would effectively stop Russia from invading Ukraine again. The paper features an image of Trump and the PM. Police are set to investigate the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife,…
Starmer plays royal Trump card in critical White House summit The Independent says the prime minister flatters the president with a second state visit invitation from King Charles – and wins reassurances over Chaogos Island deals and no trade tariffs. The paper also notes Trump didn’t commit to the US providing a backstop in Ukraine. Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog have been found dead in their home.
Historic White House Summit – What an unlikely bromance! The Daily Mail’s front page reacts with surprise regarding the meeting between Starmer and Trump. A UK-US trade deal is on the horizon, and Trump said he’ll back Starmer’s Chagos island deal. Elsewhere, Gene Hackman and his wife died in suspicious circumstances. The paper says the pair were found mummified.
PM’s White House Summit – Special delivery A “love-in” is how the Sun describes the Trump-Starmer meeting. Its front page carries a picture of the moment Starmer handed him the King’s personal invitation in full view of the cameras, which the paper says left the president “thrilled”. Gene Hackman and his wife have died under suspicious circumstances – an update us expected soon.
A very special relationship: Keir’s Trump card The Daily Mirror reports the meeting between Starmer and Trump went well, with a UK-US trade deal expected soon. The paper also reports Trump accepted King Charles’s invitation for a second state visit. Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog have been found dead at their home. The paper says its a suspected ‘gas accident’ – but recent updates now suggest there was no obvious signs of a…
PM Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump dominates much of the UK’s news this Friday. The British Prime Minister met with the US president in what much of the media is dubbing a ‘White House summit’. To almost everyone’s surprise, the meeting appeared to go well, with a UK-US trade deal expected soon, the president backing the prime minister’s Chagos deal, and the president effectively ruling out a US backstop for Ukraine.
At least 70 people have died from cholera and more than 2,200 have been infected in southern Sudan over the past week, Save the Children said Thursday, citing health ministry data. The outbreak White Nile state capital Kosti, followed a reported drone strike on the Um Dabakar power station, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of Khartoum, which disrupted access to clean water. It comes as Sudan’s healthcare system, crippled by a brutal civil war nearing…
As the UK grapples with an escalating energy crisis and an impending global trade war, the Labour Party’s ambitious climate agenda is under scrutiny. Recent reports reveal that opposition leaders are struggling to rally support for their green policies, as soaring energy prices push more consumers towards short-term solutions rather than long-term sustainability initiatives. With household bills projected to continue rising, many citizens express concern over the immediate affordability of eco-friendly options. Labour’s Climate Agenda…
The protesters had blocked the Sulaimaniyah-Arbat Road, a vital route for oil transport, since Sunday, accusing Kurdish authorities of exporting fuel illegally to Iran. [Dana Taib Menmy/TNA]Security forces in Sulaimaniyah, within Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, dispersed a protest on Monday night as teachers demanding unpaid salaries clashed with truck drivers accused of smuggling fuel to Iran, a nation under stringent US sanctions. The protesters had blocked the Sulaimaniyah-Arbat Road, a vital route for oil transport, since…
Starmer warning to Trump – He’ll strike again The Daily Mirror reports the prime minister is set to warn Donald Trump that Putin will strike Ukraine again unless the West remains united. PM Keir Starmer is on his way to Washington for talks with Trump. An exclusive on Michael Jackson and his Netherland ranch also makes the front splash.
Claudia cops to search hidden loft Police are planning to search a loft in the former home of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing almost 16 years ago, according to the Daily Express. The paper claims a “hidden loft” was never scoured by investigators. William and Kate are pictured on the front page visiting Wales.
Starmer to press Trump on security guarantees in critical Ukraine talks The Guardian says PM Starmer is facing a major diplomatic effort to get the US president on board after he said there are no plans for a US backstop. A still image from a bizarre AI video – shared by Donald Trump – showing Gaza as a beach resort makes the front splash. The paper notes the president is facing major backlash over the…
Starmer faces up to Trump over Ukraine role in peace talks The Independent says the prime minister is heading to the US for a critical one-on-one meeting with Donald Trump. Starmer has doubled down on his declaration there can be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine’s involvement. The paper sums up Starmer’s approach as him banking on the so-called UK-US ‘special relationship’ to safeguard $400bn in trade. Trump’s Bizarre vision for Gaza – created with…
Hopes of peace in Ukraine – Deal or no deal? The front page of the Metro reports on the latest from the Ukraine deal. The paper claims it rests on a knife edge. Ukraine president Zelensky said the mineral deal will fade if Trump doesn’t agree to protect his nation from Russia.
Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa received an invitation on Sunday to attend an Egyptian-hosted Arab League meeting on Gaza, the Syrian presidency said. “The president of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr Ahmed al-Sharaa, received an official invitation from the president of the Arab Republic of Egypt… to participate in the extraordinary Arab League summit” on March 4 in Cairo, the presidency statement said. The meeting was called in response to a widely criticised plan by…
Friedrich Merz Germany 2025: Winner Merz weighing up coalition options after ruling out AfD partership The Conservative CDU won the 2025 German Federal Election and now talks are underway over who will be working with the CDU. Coalition governments are common in Germany. CDU election win 2025 Friedrick Merz’s CDU will be preparing to form a coalition government after the party won 28.6% of the vote. He has already ruled out working with the far-right…
Germany 2025 political race: Winner Friedrick Merz calls for independence from the United States The Germany 2025 political race has been won. Conservative CDU party won the highly contested race and the party’s leader, Friedrich Merz is on course to become Germany’s next chancellor. The CDU won comfortably, with 28.6% of the vote, while far-right party AfD came in second with a massive 20.8% and outgoing chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats got their worst-ever result,…
