Daily Express – Hell bend – No stopping Putin
Author: WTX News Editor
The Independent says Workers have started dismantling the Marble Arch mound after the tourist attraction was widely deemed an outrageous waste of money.
The Independent says Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions and schools are shut in some areas as snow falls in many parts of the country, amid warnings of lightning strikes.
The Independent says Ireland has promised “very direct and very hard-hitting” sanctions against Russia, after the latest attack on Ukraine.
The Independent says Strikes by London Underground (LU) workers are to go ahead next week after talks failed to resolve a dispute over jobs, pensions and conditions.
The Metro says Ukraine is under heavy attack by Russian forces after Vladimir Putin finally gave the order for his invasion to begin.
The Metro says Ukrainian authorities have confirmed Russian boots are on the ground inside the country.
The Metro says The roads out of Kyiv have filled with cars as families attempt to get to safer territory following the start of the Russian invasion.
The Metro says The two prosecutors leading the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into former president Donald Trump’s business practices abruptly resigned on Wednesday.
The Metro says Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards, describing the late SBTV founder as a ‘brother’ and saying he would ‘not be here without him’.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has pledged that the UK and its allies will respond “decisively” to Russia’s attack on Ukraine – as he prepares a COBRA meeting.
The Guardian says A 7-square-metre microflat, cramming in a bed, toilet, shower, sink and a microwave tucked under the pillow, has sold for 80% above its minimum listing price at £90,000.
The Guardian says France has extended its time limit for abortion after an epic battle in parliament, amid anger that thousands of women had to travel abroad each year to terminate pregnancies.
The Guardian says Hong Kong’s government has invoked emergency powers to allow doctors and nurses from the Chinese mainland as Covid overwhelms hospitals.
Thursday’s front pages.
Euronews says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday morning declared martial law and says Russia has launched strikes against border and military infrastructure.
Euronews says Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced that the country will lift its COVID-19 state of emergency on 31 March.
Arab News says Canada is ending rarely used special measures invoked nine days ago to tackle weeks-long protests that shut some border crossings and paralyzed Ottawa.
Arab News says Oil breached $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 on Feb. 24 and gold is up, while cyrptocurrencies —Bitcion and Ether — are sinking.
Sky News says People in England who test positive for COVID are no longer legally required to self-isolate.
BBC News says Russian forces have launched a major military assault in Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a “military operation” in Ukraine and laid a stark warning to other EU countries. ‘If any country interferes with Russia’s operation in Ukraine – they will be destroyed’ Putin Putin warns that Moscow’s response will be “instant” if anyone tries to take on Russia. US President Joe Biden vows that the world will hold Russia accountable, predicting a major loss of life. Ukraine seeks UN help- time to act is…
‘Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine. Speaking from a rooftop in central Kyiv, reporter Mathew Chance said he heard “four or five explosions” erupt in the city, which shook the buildings. “I can’t explain what they are.” Blasts were also reportedly heard in Kharkiv, some 400km (250 miles) east of Kiev. https://twitter.com/WtxNews/status/1496695982532308994 The report came…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Ukraine separatists ask for Russian military for help.
Breaking News – Ukraine to declare a state of emergency as tensions with Russia have escalated.