The global tensions from Greenland to Iran feature prominently on Thursday’s front pages. “World on the brink” is the Daily Mirror’s headline as it reports that UK and US personnel were evacuated from their bases in the Middle East in anticipation of American strikes on Iran.
Leading the Times’ picture slot is a striking photo of a woman with a mock gunshot wound painted on her forehead during a rally in support of Iranian protests in Rome. The paper features Trump saying that he has been informed on “good authority” that the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped.
The UK is preparing for a possible US strike on Iran by withdrawing military personnel from its Qatar base, according to the i Paper. It says the move is in anticipation of expected retaliation from Iran on US bases and allies should Trump decide to intervene in the anti-regime protests.
The Guardian leads with Donald Trump’s continued interest in “conquering” Greenland. The paper reports on talks between Denmark, Greenland and US officials on Wednesday over ongoing tensions, with the Danish foreign minister saying they failed to solve a “fundamental disagreement”.
Moving to domestic news, the Daily Telegraph says four million people are to be denied the right to vote in May’s local elections as the government is expected to cancel at least 27 council elections. The Tories and Reform have accused the PM of “running scared” of the public, the paper reports.
The Daily Mail shifts its focus to calls for the chief constable of West Midlands Police to step down after the home secretary said he no longer had her confidence. It follows an update on a review into safety recommendations that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a match against Aston Villa.
The Financial Times reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has opened the door to expanding her business rates U-turn beyond pubs to other hospitality businesses. It quotes Reeves saying changes to business taxes will be made in a “balanced way”.
A former PC is calling for injured 999 officers to be honoured, saying it’s a “no brainer” and he is “frustrated” by the lack of progress to create a medal for staff forced to stop work, according to the Daily Express.
In lunar news, a space entrepreneur has unveiled plans for the first hotel on the Moon with an expected opening in 2032, the Metro reports. If you’re lucky enough to have £7.5m spare, you can enjoy a five-night stay in luxury rooms on the surface of the Moon with a view. Additional amenities will include in-room oxygen generation, temperature control and a radiation shelter for solar storms, the paper says.
The Sun splashes its front page with a picture of singer Cheryl Tweedy’s stalker who has been jailed again shortly after being released in recent weeks.
Finally, the Daily Star pictures workers appearing to install Sky services at the new home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Sandringham. “His Royal Sky-ness” is the headline.
