What the papers say: Thursday's front pages
By Rachel Vickers-Price, PA
Stories related to the threat of Trump's tariffs and plans to establish a register for those convicted of serious sexual assault feature on the front pages of Irish newspapers on Thursday.
The front page of The Irish Times details how a US court filing alleges executives in Dublin-based Icon plc had “motive and opportunity to defraud investors” when they sold shares at an “artificially inflated price”, before the stock slumped on the release of financial results in October.
An oncologist has warned of costs and delays for people on low incomes when it comes to cancer medicine, the Irish Examiner reports.
The Echo's front page explores the rise of Uisce Éireann's illness complaints following the opening of a water treatment plant for Cork city two years ago.
The threat of US President Donald Trump's potential tariffs on Ireland's exports takes centre stage on the front page of the Irish Independent.
The Irish Daily Mail reports on the Justice Minister's plans to establish a register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence.
The investigation into Kyran Durnin's disapperance and murder features on the Irish Daily Mirror's front page, as well as a tribute to Henry Kelly.
A teenager who attacked a US tourist cried as he was jailed, reports the Irish Daily Star.
The Herald reports on the most recent arrest related to the death of Quham Babatunde, who was stabbed in Dublin city centre.
In the UK...
US President Donald Trump’s meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer features on the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.
The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian, the Independent, and the i all focus on Sir Keir and his impending discussions with Mr Trump.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Starmer to confront Trump on Ukraine #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/twpVwpLYwt
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
THE TIMES: We need you to hold back Putin, PM tells Trump #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/uFEfduI9tu
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
THE GUARDIAN: Starmer to press Trump on security guarantees in critical Ukraine talks #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/eyaWCTnELh
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
#TomorrowsPapersToday - Independent
Trump shares bizarre vision of Gaza as a beach resort
An Al-generated video posted by the president depicts his plans to create the 'Riviera of the Middle East
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More newspapers at: https://t.co/GfQBHXDwjj pic.twitter.com/8B5L2oAMDR— The Sentinel Current (@sentinelcurrent) February 26, 2025
Thursday's front page: Back Europe on Putin and meet the King: Starmer’s top Trump card#TomorrowsPapersToday
Latest from @HugoGye: https://t.co/5Lztuv4a6U pic.twitter.com/mD8AnKUSEJ— The i Paper (@theipaper) February 26, 2025
The Daily Mirror has a different take, leading on Sir Keir’s warning to Mr Trump that Russia will “strike again”.
Thursday's front page: Starmer warning to Trump#TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/V005pxNO98 pic.twitter.com/Z6MCbGzMCc
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 26, 2025
Metro splashes with the headline “Deal or no deal” as the “hopes of peace in Ukraine” balances on a “knife edge”.
METRO: Deal or no deal? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/COKLouTSsv
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
The Financial Times reports that the White House is considering 25% tariffs on goods imported from the European Union.
THE FINANCIAL TIMES: Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on EU goods heightens fears over trade war #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/KkRV3h4LWY
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
The Daily Mail leads on Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s claims that extra defence spending, which the government unveiled on Tuesday, will be spent on the Chagos Islands deal.
DAILY MAIL: Starmer 'set to blow defence billions on Chagos surrender' #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ySrwqxs1BR
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
The Daily Star‘s front page features several screenshots from a video, shared by the US President on social media, which shows what Gaza would look like in Mr Trump’s vision. It includes a towering gold statue of himself.
DAILY STAR: Welcome to Trumpyland Gaza #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iffJpA5zL6
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
The Daily Express says police are planning to search a “hidden loft” in the former home of Claudia Lawrence, who went missing in 2009.
DAILY EXPRESS: Claudia cops to search hidden loft #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/s5oRJ741ha
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
Lastly, the front page of The Sun claims that the Princess of Wales has waded into a transatlantic jam fight with the Duchess of Sussex, with its headline “Jar Wars”.
THE SUN: Jar wars #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jGcwE1uTGh
— Alfie Tobutt (@AlfieTobutt) February 26, 2025
