Two stories dominate the front page of the Daily Express.
Here is a summary of the front page of the Daily Express:
1. British storm shadow missiles fired at Russia
- The Daily Express says footage shows locals picking up fragments of the 12 British missiles in Russia, noting the permitting of British weapons is a “major escalation” in the war.
2. Stars united at final farewell to Liam Payne
The Daily Express notes the celebrity mourners attending the funeral saying “Stars united at final farewell.” He was laid to rest yesterday in a private funeral in the Home Counties, where his family and friends attended, followed by a wake.
‘Starmer supports arrest of Netanyahu’ – Paper Talk UK
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The European leaders – including PM Keir Starmer – have backed the arrest of Netanyahu, and several papers note if the Israeli prime minister steps foot in the UK, he’ll be arrested.
Several papers pay tribute to the ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott who died at 86. Other domestic stories include the latest death in the alcohol poisonings in Laos, this time a 28-year-old British woman. There is ongoing coverage of the farm tax fallout and No 10’s vow to stand with Ukraine features.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine means the West is now involved in his war against Ukraine.
