The Guardian focuses on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to European leaders at Davos – saying he took “aim” and accused them of being in “Greenland mode” waiting for Donald Trump’s cue on Ukraine and other international crises. Zelensky also used his “fiery” speech to demand greater pressure on Russia as envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for ongoing peace talks, the paper notes.
“Zelensky turns on Europe” says the Independent, highlighting more criticism from the Ukrainian president, saying Europe “loves to discuss the future but avoids taking action” against Russia.
In more developments at the World Economic Forum, the Financial Times pictures Donald Trump front and centre during the unveiling of his Board of Peace in Davos. The board, which gives Trump wide decision-making powers as chairman, is being billed by the US as a new international organisation for resolving conflicts.
In UK news, the Time leads with news that former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne is standing down as an MP, paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to a possible run in a by-election to return to the Commons. The paper says the Sir Keir Starmer’s allies will try to block Burnham’s return and him potentially mounting a leadership challenge to the prime minister.
The i Paper dubs the move “Operation Stop Burnham”, quoting an ally of the PM who says the Labour party doesn’t need “an Andy Burnham circus”.
“Does Andy Burnham have the bottle?” asks the Daily Mail. The paper also describes the Labour party “descending into civil war” over the news.
In other election news, the Daily Telegraph reports that some “4.5 million people are to be denied a vote” after more councils in England were given permission to delay local elections in May.
The Metro features images of multiple skyscrapers from Donald Trump’s “glitzy Middle East tourist vision” for a rebuilt Gaza. The pictures are part of the US president’s plan to turn the coast of Gaza, which has been devastated by 27 months of bombardment by Israel following the 7 October attacks, into a tourist destination by 2029. “Gaza or gaga?” the paper asks.
The Daily Star stays with the Beckham family feud, showing Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his wife Nicola taking a walk in their first public outing since addressing the row. The paper describes the couple as presenting a “united front”.
“Glad we did it” is the Sun’s headline, reporting that Brooklyn is “very happy” at the reaction to his statement on the strained relationship with his parents.
“No regrets” echoes the Daily Mirror with the same image of the couple at the top of its front page. But for its main story the Mirror describes Donald Trump’s comment that Nato troops stayed off the frontlines during the war in Afghanistan as “shameful” and an “insult” to the more than 400 British troops who died.
Finally, the Daily Express along with campaigners are urging ministers to ensure mental health is a key part of the government’s National Cancer Plan.
