What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 - 07:50

By PA Reporter

Irish newspapers feature Donald Trump's comments on his plan for Gaza, alongside stories about the first day back in the Dáil since Storm Éowyn this Thursday morning.

The Irish Times lead with a story about Trump's Gaza plan being met with dismissal and surprise, a story about Education Minister Helen McEntee saying the plan for phone pouches in schools is here to stay, and a story about an injury claim relating to a pothole being thrown out.

The Irish Examiner lead with a story about world leaders being against Trump's plan for Gaza, a story about the coalition being blastebreakingreaking their HRT vow, a story about an ex-Air Corps worker getting a €2 million settlement, and a story about an NFL game in Dublin potentially being announced at the Super Bowl.

The Echo lead with a story about Cork Airport getting a revamp, a story about Cork Camogie warning about a live stream scam, and a story about the Irish Penal Reform Trust criticising overcrowding.

The Irish Independent lead with a story about the family of Jennifer Poole, who was murdered by her former partner, wanting a meeting with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan after plans for a domestic violence , which was supposed to be called Jennie's Law, were shelved.

The Irish Daily Mirror lead with a story about residents of a Cavan town planning a protest at the Dáil over still being without power after Storm Éowyn.

The Irish Daily Mail lead with a story about the a family being unable to ring 999 during storm Éowyn, as was heard in the Dáil on Wednesday.

The Irish Daily Star lead with a story about the outrage over Trump's comments on Gaza.

The Herald lead with a story about a great grandmother receiving a 15 month sentence for hiding cannabis.

British newspapers

The British papers on Thursday are also led by global reaction to Donald Trump’s proposal for a US takeover in the Gaza Strip.

The Guardian, The UK Independent and Financial Times lead with “condemnation” from around the world after the US President said he wanted to “own” Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere.

GUARDIAN/ Trump’s Gaza takeover plan faces global condemnation #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bLZnamg565

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

INDEPENDENT: World recoils from Trump plan to make Gaza a beach resort #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ostHZqSDMp

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

FT: Trump’s takeover proposal for Gaza condemned by US allies across world #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hCcTCbqHzF

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

The story is also covered by the UK Daily Star, which carries the headline: “Wish you were here?”

STAR: Wish you were here? #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/x1Tp8FimdA

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

The i says the comments placed Britain on a “collision course” with the US as the UK ed a host of opponents to the proposal, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran and the UN.

Thursday's front page: UK on a collision course with Trump over shock plan to seize Gaza and evict Palestinians#TomorrowsPapersToday

Latest by @JaneMerrick23 and @HugoGye: https://t.co/tFrZABRbhe pic.twitter.com/N7BrE4yH0G

— The i Paper (@theipaper) February 5, 2025

Meanwhile, the Metro and Daily Express lead with the families of victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane demanding ability after a report into NHS care for the triple-killer found “failings on an epic level”.

METRO: Failures and cover-ups on an epic level #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/7qkA0UEeWB

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

EXPRESS: Failed! #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WcikeYVpOR

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

The UK Daily Mirror dedicates its front page to the victims of Calocane and Southport killer Axel Rudakubana.

MIRROR: Failed by the state #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/p0u6DPJ4AF

— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) February 5, 2025

And The Daily Telegraph reports Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed jobless and low-paid migrants will be barred from settling indefinitely in the UK as her first major Conservative policy.