The Metro counts the cost of Russia’s war on Ukraine as the second anniversary of the conflict approaches, describing it as “two years of lunacy”. The paper refers to “tyrant” Vladimir Putin’s campaign in Ukraine, which the paper says has killed at least 10,000 Ukrainians.
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The Daily Express says the Metropolitan Police has been accused of “normalising aggressive and offensive acts” after a pro-Palestine slogan was beamed onto Big Ben. The paper describes the contentious slogan as genocidal. Scotland Yard said it was not a criminal offence.
The Sun’s front page features pop star Ellie Goulding, pictured in Costa Rica with a man said to be her surfing instructor. The paper suggests the singer is in a new relationship with a ‘surf hunk’ claiming ‘wedding rings are off’ and her ‘hunny remains in the UK.’
The Daily Mirror leads on a pensioner jailed for smuggling £1m worth of cocaine on a cruise ship has told of his regrets after breaking his silence for the first time. The paper says he refuses to admit guilt and instead is demanding compensation for ‘human rights breaches.’
Five students have been wounded in an apparent knife attack at a school in the western German city of Wuppertal. According to a teacher, the pupils were attacked with a knife and a pair of scissors, German media reported.
The mother of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has said she has been shown her son’s body but the Russian authorities are pressuring her to allow a “secret” burial.
Social media company X has confirmed that it has taken down accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers’ protests in India. The site, formerly known as Twitter, says it took down the pages after the Indian government sent them “executive orders”.
Beau Lamarre, a 28-year-old police officer, has been charged with murdering missing Australian TV personality Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies.
Emergency services in Valencia say that a devastating fire has killed at least four individuals in a towering residential complex. The inferno consumed a 14-story building in the Campanar neighbourhood and extended its reach to an adjacent structure.
The Guardian – Fury in Commons forces speaker to apologise over Gaza vote chaos’ 1 Min Read Summary of The Independent The Independent – ‘Chaos in Commons as MPs storm out of Gaza ceasefire vote’ The Independent leads on the Commons chaos. The paper notes the Speaker apologised for ‘sparking shambolic scenes in the chamber.’ The paper says MPs ‘nod’ through Labour’s amendment calling on Israel for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. It goes on to say, that in a night of extraordinary drama in Westminster, the speaker’s decision to allow amendments from the government and Labour on the SNP’s motion on a…
The Guardian leads on the row over the chaotic parliamentary debate on Gaza, saying the Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle issued an “unprecedented” apology.
The Metro says a lucky couple who won a £61m lottery jackpot initially thought they scooped just £2.60. Richard and Debbie Nuttall, both 54, from Colne, Lancashire, have been named as the winners of a £61 million EuroMillions jackpot.
The Sun says the King has been “reduced to tears” by messages of support since his cancer diagnosis. The headline is accompanied with a large picture of the King and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The Daily Mirror reports the couple who scooped £61m in the Euromillions lottery said they partied like Del Boy and Rodney from Only Fools And Horses after their win. It includes a picture of the winners Richard and Debbie Nuttall popping a bottle of Champagne, as well as an inset image of Del Boy and Rodney.
The Daily Express reports that MPs are plotting to oust the House of Commons Speaker after a “stitch-up” that favoured Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
After more than a decade of control, armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to vacate Libya’s capital. Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi, representing the internationally recognised government, announced the culmination of extensive negotiations with a deal for regular forces to assume policing duties in Tripoli.
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders has been accused of rape and a series of historical sexual offences, some involving children. The 74-year-old was arrested in Broome on Wednesday following parallel investigations conducted by Western Australian police and the Vatican.
The Independent says Prince William’s rare intervention calling for the conflict to end in Gaza “as soon as possible”. The paper says the US vetoes a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
The Guardian says Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces the threat of a revolt over the conflict in Gaza – despite bowing to pressure and calling for a ceasefire in the region. The paper says Labour is trying to ward off another party split in Wednesday’s Commons vote.
Metro leads on claims David Cameron’s government knew the Post Office dropped a secret investigation that could have proved the innocence of jailed sub-postmasters. It adds that ministers were told about the probe in 2016 but it was “ditched” by the Post Office anyway.
The Sun leads on the Trident missile that misfired and crashed into the ocean off Florida, yards away from the British nuclear submarine that launched it. The paper quotes a source as saying “it just went plop”.
Elementor #586082February 21, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – PM: Completely ridiculous for illegal migrants to jump the queue The Daily Express leads with a message from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, stating in a big, bold headline that it is “completely ridiculous for illegal migrants to jump the queue”. It says Sunak’s words are the “strongest attack on illegal migration yet”. The front page also features Prince William’s call for peace in the Middle East, like so many of Wednesday’s other front pages.The paper pays tribute to Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor who shockingly…
The Daily Mirror reports on claims Vladimir Putin is plotting to murder at least a dozen critics in Britain as part of a “killing spree” in the wake of the death of Alexei Navalny.
The farmers are demanding assured prices for their crops. They say the government has not kept its promises – made during the 2020-21 protests, and also have demands including pensions and a debt waiver.
Julian Assange: Lawyers describe US prosecution as state retaliation Julian Assange’s legal representatives have accused the United States of engaging in “state retaliation” in its pursuit to prosecute the Wikileaks founder. Assange has been held in a UK jail since 2019 and is facing extradition to the United States over allegations of disclosing classified military documents in 2010 and 2011. During a two-day High Court hearing that started on Tuesday, his legal team said that extraditing him would go against UK law. Should the appeal be denied Assange faces the possibility of extradition in a matter of weeks. Edward Fitzgerald…
