Trump Issues Warning to Hamas US President Donald Trump has been in direct talks with Hamas, issuing them a “last warning” – to release all the hostages being held in Gaza. “I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” Trump said in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform. Hamas have accused Trump of encouraging Israel…
Now Trump cuts off intelligence support for Zelensky’s forces The Independent leads on the latest from the US, reporting that the cutting off of intelligence support from the US is a “huge blow” to Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian attacks. The paper also notes that China has said it is ready to fight any type of war with the US. Trump is pictured on the front page as he delivered a speech to Congress.
US stops sharing intelligence with Kyiv to pile pressure on Zelenskyy The Guardian describes the decision to halt intelligence-sharing as “another serious blow” to Kyiv, following US President Donald Trump’s earlier move to suspend military aid. The paper notes that both bans could be lifted if peace talks advance. The front page also reports on the conviction of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou at a London court. The 28-year-old PhD student was found guilty of drugging and…
Mafia cop killer free to roam UK The Sun reports on Maksim Cela, 59, the ‘terrorist cop killer’ who is free to roam Britain’s streets. The paper says the Albanian has cost taxpayers tens of thousands of pounds fighting deportation. He claims he will be at risk from “rival mobsters” if he is sent home. There’s a dash of celebrity news on the sidebar this morning.
New two-tier justice fiasco The Daily Mail also reports on the planned changes, describing it as a “two-tier justice fiasco.” The paper says the Tories believe it could open a softer sentence for minority groups and risks making the courts “anti-white and anti-Christian.” The sentencing of a serial rapist – also the son of Chinese Communist Party – makes the front page as the paper says he’s one of the UK’s most ‘prolific’ rapists.
Fulfil La Promesse! The Daily Express says the calls are mounting for the French to “turn Channel boats around”, saying migrants were escorted to a British rescue ship from French waters. The paper says the French aren’t doing their part in keeping the migrants safe. The paper calls it the latest in the ‘migration farce.’
COVID crisis: Five years on – Thank You The Daily Mirror leads on the five year anniversary of the Covid pandemic. The paper reports that Prince William paid tribute to NHS heroes with a visit to a hospital, marking the anniversary.
Thursday’s front-page headlines continue to focus on the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause US military aid to Ukraine as well as the recent decision to halt intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
The tabloids move focus away from Ukraine and instead report that illegal crossings of the English Channel, Tory concerns that a new law could see minorities getting softer sentences and the conviction of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou at a London court.
Liverpool’s win over PSG last night in the Champions League dominates the back pages.
Turkey shares a 200-kilometre (120 miles) frontier with Greece and the border is separated along the Evros river Turkey to build first wall on Greece border Turkey plans to build an 8.5-kilometre (5.2-mile) wall on its western border where neighbours Greece and Bulgaria have already erected their own fences, a local governor said. The barrier is aimed at preventing migrants crossing into the EU member states. Turkey has in the past built walls on its…
Good Morning, Britain! Much of the UK is set for another lovely, sunny day – we hope you can make the most of it, as wet weather is on its way next week.
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today for a special council on defence. It comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Macron warning the continent was at a “turning point of history.”
Closer to home, one of the most interesting stories reports that, for the first time, female doctors outnumber male doctors in the UK.
Good Morning! Grab yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s review the biggest stories this morning!
It won’t come as much of a surprise to you, but Donald Trump continues to dominate much of the global conversation this week, as he issues Hamas with a ‘last warning’ amid direct talks with the group to secure the release of the hostages.
Alongside the latest from Trump are ongoing reports regarding the war in Ukraine after the US suspended military aid – following a week of high drama that started with a public bust-up between Zelenskyy and Trump at the Oval Office. Europe appears to be readying itself to take the reins from the US in regard to Ukraine’s security – with French President Emmanuel Macron delivering a televised speech yesterday explaining the importance of European unity.
Liberal Leadership Transition Underway Ahead of March Announcement Transition process to replace Justin Trudeau is quietly progressing as Canada prepares for a new Liberal leader to be announced on March 9. The transition process has already begun, prompted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. Experts emphasize early planning is crucial for a smooth transfer of power, especially in the context of a minority government facing an opposition eager for an election. Transition specialists,…
PMQs Live – Kemi Badenoch to go head-to-head with Starmer Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to take on questions from leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch today in the latest round of Prime Minister’s Questions. Starmer is set to field questions on everything from the economy to defence and foreign aid after a wild and unprecedented week in global politics. It’s the PM’s first PMQs session since meeting Donald Trump at the White…
Kyiv ready to reach US deal The FT leads with news that Ukraine has offered an olive branch to the US after Trump paused military aid to the region following a bust-up at the Oval Office on Friday. The global stock market’s backlash following Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China also makes the front page as exporters lead market losses and Europe worries its next for levies. Canada and China hit back at the…
Zelensky bows to pressure as Trump halts US weapons The Independent reports that after Donald Trump twisted the knife by pausing US military aid, Ukraine has been forced to extend an olive branch to repair damage from the White House bust-up. Meghan Markle is pictured on the front page, the paper calls her new show exhausting.
Zelenskyy vows to work with Trump for peace The Guardian leads with Zelenskyy’s proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. The paper quotes him as saying he is “ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible” and willing to work under Trump’s “strong leadership.” The paper calls Meghan Markle’s new show “absurd.”
Clown Vance’s slur on 637 war heroes The Daily Express highlights the backlash, reporting that military veterans have branded Vance a “clown” for his comments. The paper notes that veterans have accused the vice president of dishonoring the 636 British soldiers who gave their lives fighting alongside the US in Iraq and Afghanistan. The paper calls Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show boring, insulting and a waste of time.
Trump sidekick slur The Daily Mirror decries Vance’s comments as an insult to the “heroes of our armed forces,” pointing out the remarks came just as the UK began unveiling plans for its VE Day celebrations. JD Vance has since come out to say he wasn’t talking about Britain or France – though it has raised eyebrows regardless. Elsewhere, footie pundit Jermaine Jenas has split from his wife. It comes after he was caught in a sexting scandal…
Zelensky’s olive branch to Trump after PM’s plea The Daily Mail reports that the Ukrainian president is ready to sign a minerals deal with the United States in what the paper describes it as Zelenskyy’s olive branch to Donald Trump. The paper also offers up its review of Meghan Markle’s new show on Netflix. The tabloid is, of course, unimpressed.
Jenas dumped by wife The front page of The Sun reports on football pundit Jermaine Jenas, who has been dumped by his wife after 16 years together. The paper notes the end of his marriage comes after a sexting scandal he was involved in earlier last year. The paper unsurprisingly mocks Meghan Markle’s newest Netflix show – there’s no love lost between Meghan and the tabloids so I can’t imagine she expected rave reviews.
Wednesday’s newspapers continue its coverage of the ongoing fallout between the US and Ukraine and the straining relationship between the US and its allies.
JD Vance is slammed across many of the newspapers due to his comments that Britain is some ‘random country that hasn’t fought in a war in 30 or 40 years’ – despite Britain having fought alongside America in their Middle Eastern oil wars. The tabloids call the American vice president a clown.
Elsewhere, the tabloids pull apart Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, and there’s coverage of football pundit Jermaine Jenas’s announcement that his marriage has ended, following his cheating scandal.
Most of the back pages report on Arsenal’s 7-1 win over PSV in last night’s Champions League match. Fellow English club Aston Villa also won.
The president hailed his first six weeks, vowing to press on with his polarizing bid to reshape the US government and end the Ukraine war – whatever the cost Donald Trump declared that the “American dream is unstoppable” on Tuesday in an address to Congress, which was met with Democratic hostility as he touted radical policies and hailed billionaire adviser Elon Musk. With Musk, the world’s richest person, among those attending the primetime televised address,…
Good Morning! Much of England and Wales are in for more sunshine today, whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland aren’t so lucky and are facing a day of clouds, wind and rain. Much of the UK news continues its coverage of the latest from the Ukraine- US spat, Donald Trump’s address to the US Congress, and the stock markets’ reaction to US tariffs. A little closer to home, the upcoming Spring Budget, a shooting death in…
Good Morning! A lot is happening around the world today, March 5 2025, with politics taking centre stage. The ongoing row between Ukraine and the US dominates much of the global news cycle as the reaction to the fallout continues – and Europe looks for alternatives.
China aims for an economic growth of 5% in 2025, Beijing announced on Wednesday, which analysts say reflect Beijing’s ambitions for continued military modernization and growing geopolitical challenges. Trade tensions Premier Li Qiang presented the figure in a report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress, the annual meeting of China’s legislature. US President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods in February, which increased to 20% on Tuesday. China has retaliated…
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