Editorial 04.03.2025 Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the ongoing row between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It’s been a tough week for the embattled Ukrainian president, following a row in front of the cameras at the Oval Office and US lawmakers calling for him to resign. Trump recently criticised Zelenskyy for saying a deal between Ukraine and Russia was “very, very far away.” The US has since paused military aid to Ukraine as Europe…
These are the key developments on day 1,104 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is the situation on Tuesday, March 4: Fighting Ukraine’s military said it destroyed 46 of 83 Russian drones launched at the country overnight. Another 31 drones were reportedly “lost” and failed to reach their targets. A drone attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa damaged energy infrastructure in the area, triggering power and heat supply interruptions in the city, regional Governor…
An autistic woman with a learning disability was wrongly locked up in a mental health hospital for 45 years, starting when she was just seven years old, according to the BBC. The woman, who is believed to be originally from Sierra Leone, and who was given the name Kasibba by the local authority to protect her identity, was also held on her own in long-term segregation for 25 years. This is her story. Kasibba’s Long-Awaited…
Pope Francis Faces Setbacks in Pneumonia Battle. The Pope is currently experiencing a difficult phase in his health recovery, suffering two acute breathing crises that required re-initiation of ventilation. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old pontiff is grappling with pneumonia, having been hospitalized since February 14 due to a complex lung infection. Pope Francis Faces Setbacks in Pneumonia Battle Recent lung scans revealed significant congestion in his chest, prompting medical interventions including bronchoscopies to manage…
Official confirmation that the US suspends military aid to Ukraine, according to a White House official as the Trump administration rank up pressure on Zelensky to heel and accept the terms of peace the United States are proposing. US suspends military aid to Ukraine President Donald Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine on Monday, according to a US official. The move sharply escalates pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace negotiations with Russia and comes just…
Car hits carnival crowd in Mannheim leaving two people dead and at least 25 injured. The car raced through the city and hit a crowd at a market in the city. German Police in Mannheim confirmed this statement to EU NEWS saying a car driven by one occupant raced into a group of people in the city centre during the carnival. “You only see the injured and the dead, and you don’t know what to…
Car ploughs into German crowd in yet another attack A car has ploughed into a crowd of people in the city centre of Mannheim, western Germany, killing one person and leaving several injured. Police said the suspect has been arrested and services are onsite, with the area cordoned off. The German public has been urged to avoid large areas and has set a warning level of “extreme danger.” No further details have been shared about…
It was a wild and unprecedented weekend of politics, kicking off with Zelenskyy’s bust-up with Trump on Friday.
PM calls for coalition of the willing to end Ukrainian war The Guardian reports on the prime minister’s call for a coalition of the willing, saying Europe needs to step up as we are at a crossroads of history. The PM says Europe must take over peace talks regarding Ukraine. The PM, France’s Macron and Zelensky are pictured on the front splash.
Europe to do the heavy lifting as PM pledges missiles for Ukraine The Independent leads with the prime minister’s comment that Europe needs to start doing the heavy lifting in regard to Ukraine – as the US looks to pull away from Nato and the UN. The PM says Europe is at a crossroads and we must seize control of the peace talks from the US. The King and Zelensky met at Sandringham yesterday.
We are at a crossroads in history, Starmer tells Europe The Daily Telegraph reports the prime minister has told Europe that we are at a crossroads as he wants a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help repel Russia’s threat. The front page notes that the King is playing his role in supporting Ukraine and Zelensky. The paper’s picture shows the PM and French president, Emmanuel Macron, meeting with Zelensky.
United front for Ukraine: Hand of friendship The Mirror’s front page features an image of King Charles and Zelensky shaking hands. The paper says it’s the hand of friendship and notes that the PM has vowed to put ‘boots on the ground.’ The King’s show of support comes just days after Trump accepted an invite for a second state visit.
Adra (L) befriends Abraham (R) but their relationship is challenged by the gap in their living conditions [Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty]”No Other Land,” a film showing the alliance that develops between a Palestinian activist and an Israeli journalist amid their peoples’ conflict on the occupied West Bank, won the documentary feature film Oscar on Sunday. Accepting the award at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre were the Palestinian Basel Adra, born in 1996, and journalist Yuval…
The King’s show of solidarity The Daily Mail features an image of the King and Zelensky meeting at Sandringham, noting the King has shown solidarity with Ukraine following Zelensky’s bust-up with the Ukrainian president on Friday. The paper also reports that the PM says Europe must do the heavy lifting in the new peace plan.
After Trump bust-up … King-size welcome The Sun leads with an image of King Charles greeting the Ukrainian president outside Sandringham. The paper reports the warm welcome from the King comes just days after the Trump bust-up and the Oval Office – in front of TV cameras – where Zelensky, Trump and JD Vance got into a heated row. Gossip from the Brit Awards makes the front page.
Editorial 03.03.2025 Monday’s front pages are dominated by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the UK – off the back of a bust-up with Donald Trump at the White House. A meeting of European leaders, dubbed ‘the coalition of the willing, dominates much of the news, as Britain and France set out a four-point plan to help support Ukraine in ending the war. The leaders said Europe will “step up” amid reports the US is…
Today’s Top 3 UK News Headlines at 6 am What’s happening in the UK today? Here are today’s top 3 UK news headlines. From the ongoing Ukrianian crisis to the suspected murder of a child in Manchester. PM announces four-point plan for Ukraine The prime minister has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine in ending the war and defending them from Russia. The meeting of European leaders – and the announcement of this…
Breaking News – Ten fire engines fighting a fire in Mill Hill, around 70 firefighters are responding to an incident on Watford Way, Mill Hill to a fire that has broken out in flats above a commercial property. A major fire has broken out on Watford Way in Mill Hill, prompting a significant emergency response from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). Ten fire engines fighting a fire in Mill Hill The fire is located in a range of commercial…
Israel Halts Entry of All Aid into Gaza Israel has announced an immediate cessation of all aid shipments into Gaza amid ongoing tensions. The decision comes as the region faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with significant shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The Israeli government states this measure is necessary for security reasons, citing ongoing threats from militant groups within Gaza. It seems feeding Palestinians may keep them alive, which is contradictory to their…
Vladimir Putin is rubbing his hands with glee as America does his bidding in Europe. Even Mr Putin could not have scripted the eruption of a disastrous shouting match in the White House between Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Zelensky let himself be goaded by America’s vice-president who behaved shamefully. He deliberately set out to provoke and belittle the Ukrainian leader. Then President Trump piled in, delighted to see his vice-president again behaving as…
Now’s the time for allies to unite for peace The Daily Express – a right-leaning, pro-Brexit, anti-Labour newspaper- lavishes praise on the prime minister for the way he welcomed Zelensky, saying he “made the nation proud.” The paper picks up on the prime minister’s message to the world, calling for allies to unite. There’s coverage of last night’s BRITs Awards, as Charli XCX won five awards! Reaction to the papers Uniting for peace, is that what Trump wants…
We’ve got your back The Sunday Mirror’s headline reads: “We’ve got your back.” The front page highlights the prime minister’s comment that Ukraine has the UK’s “full support” following the extraordinary “White House row.” Elsewhere, the front page reports that Ghislaine Maxwell is set to ask her former friend Donald Trump for a pardon. She was jailed for her role in Jeffery Epstein’s child sex trafficking ring and is herself a convicted sex offender. Reaction to the…
Reeves unlocks billions for Kyiv and UK defence The Sunday Times pictures Starmer and Zelensky outside No 10, with the caption: “Calmer with Starmer.” The paper’s front page lead story reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a multi-billion pound funding package to boost British defence and arm Ukraine. Anyone would be calm with a 2.3Bn cheque! Speaking ahead of a meeting of European leaders today, Reeves says: “A safe and secure Ukraine is a…
Now stop state visit for bully Trump A surprise headline features on the front of The Mail on Sunday. The right-wing British paper is often a supporter of Donald Trump – and most notably, anti-Keir Starmer. The paper finds itself praising the Labour prime minister, saying, “That’s how you treat a war hero.” The Sunday Papers Now’s the time for allies to unite for peace – The Sunday Express Front page We’ve got your back…
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.
