The Papers: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'

Newspaper Headlines: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'

BBC News

  • Defence officials warn of a "battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war" against Europe, calling for new methods to suppress Moscow's campaign against NATO states to avoid escalation.
  • The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to win a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt but may not secure a majority.

The Daily Express

  • Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge warns Britain is "weak" and a target, urging the government to increase defence spending.

The Sun

  • Skydiver Holly Wiffen survives a "clash with a fellow jumper" and lands safely after a 10,000ft freefall, exclaiming "Oh chute!"

The Independent

  • Pro-Russian AfD set for historic victory.
  • Photo of US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Times

  • Anonymous Home Office whistleblower claims only 1% of asylum pleas are genuine, with some countries using a "same script" in "package claims".

The Daily Mail

  • Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accuses Labour of "chickening out" over immigration reforms.
  • Mystery surrounding JK Rowling's yacht name, prompting questions why the author is "hiding the name?"

The Guardian

  • Families scramble to secure Send plans ahead of reforms to special needs support.

The Daily Telegraph

  • British Chamber of Commerce calls for Chancellor John Healey to scrap the pension triple-lock to fix the economy.

The Daily Mirror

  • 96% of A&E staff have experienced violence or aggression at work, according to a survey.
  • Protestor assaulted at Reform UK conference, with video showing an attendee hitting her with a walking stick.

i Paper

  • Lord Blunkett pleads with Health Secretary Steve Barclay to fund end-of-life care.