What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages
A UN warning that 14,000 babies could starve in Gaza, and Irish-based lawyers linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin are among the stories that feature on Wednesday's front pages.
The Irish Times leads with an investigation that has found links between lawyers based in Ireland and Russian president Vladimir Putin.
The Irish Examiner leads with a story on a UN warning that 14,000 babies could starve in Gaza amid the latest Israeli military offensive.
The Irish Independent leads with a story on a housing official criticising holiday home owners.
There are 1,200 young people waiting for disability services assessments in Co Cork, The Echo reports.
Local councils will need compulsory purchase orders to keep up with housing demands, the Irish Daily Mail reports.
Is this one answer to the housing crisis? pic.twitter.com/WIsNF1jUrT
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) May 21, 2025
The Herald leads with a story on the Michael Gaine murder investigation.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph and The Irish News lead with a story on a woman who murdered her abuse partner.
Wednesday's UK papers lead with the British government's condemnation of the latest Israeli offensive in Gaza.
The Times, The Guardian, and the i Paper lead with the criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, which the UN has warned will lead to mass starvation.
Wednesday's TIMES: UK ready to sanction top Israelis over Gaza#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zHDFylHB8m
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) May 20, 2025
The Daily Telegraph leads with a story on a new tax that will have an impact on British pensioners.
Wednesday's DAILY EXPRESS: Pensioners hit by 'triple whammy' savings blow#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zghAKbWFe3
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) May 20, 2025
The Daily Telegraph also leads with the UK government's tax plans.
Wednesday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Rayner's secret plan to tax savers#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jFu4WXBP2w
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) May 20, 2025
The EU will impose fees on low-cost imports, which will negatively affect Chinese traders, the Financial Times reports.
The New York Times leads with stories on US president Donald Trump shifting to a hands off approach on the Russia-Ukraine war, and his acceptance of the gift of a luxury jet from Qatar.
