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Zelensky calls for ‘army of Europe’ because US might refuse to defend continent

Zelensky calls for ‘army of Europe’ because US might refuse to defend continent

Volodymyr Zelensky said: ‘We can’t rule out the possibility that America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it.’

Camilla meets young people from ‘unique’ charity horse-riding club at Ascot

Camilla meets young people from ‘unique’ charity horse-riding club at Ascot

Camilla met students from Ebony Horse Club, which provides riding lessons and youth work support in south London.

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march to US embassy

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march to US embassy

The protest came after a proposal by President Donald Trump earlier this month for the United States to consider taking ownership of the Gaza Strip.

Tragedy ‘must never be repeated’ say families of track workers struck by train

Tragedy ‘must never be repeated’ say families of track workers struck by train

Network Rail was fined almost £4 million after the deaths of Gareth Delbridge and Michael ‘Spike’ Lewis on the tracks near Port Talbot in 2019.

British couple on round-the-world motorcycle journey detained in Iran

British couple on round-the-world motorcycle journey detained in Iran

Their family said the situation was causing ‘significant concern’.

Family of taxi driver killed with cheesewire in 1983 issue plea for DNA swabs

Family of taxi driver killed with cheesewire in 1983 issue plea for DNA swabs

George Murdoch’s nephew urged the public to ‘give us answers we desperately want’ even if it meant putting forward the name of a deceased relative.

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s night

Woman shot dead at pub on Valentine’s night

The victim was at the Three Horseshoes pub in the Kent village of Knockholt, near Sevenoaks.

‘Several lessons to be learned from unwarranted death’ of Stephen Holmes

‘Several lessons to be learned from unwarranted death’ of Stephen Holmes

The father-of-two died in hospital on Saturday February 8 following an incident in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane on February 3.

Family of Britons detained in Iran determined to secure their safe return

Family of Britons detained in Iran determined to secure their safe return

Craig and Lindsay Foreman are being held by the Iranian authorities.

Man denies religious aggravation charge after burning of Koran

Man denies religious aggravation charge after burning of Koran

Footage posted on social media appeared to show a man burning a book near the Turkish consulate in Knightsbridge.

Government announces multibillion-pound plans to boost UK steel industry

Government announces multibillion-pound plans to boost UK steel industry

The announcement follows the Government’s go ahead for expansion at Heathrow Airport which will require 400,000 tonnes of steel.

Laura Whitmore shares last message from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Laura Whitmore shares last message from Caroline Flack on anniversary of death

Flack presented ITV show Love Island before Whitmore took over in 2020.

Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

Zelensky calls for European army as Trump’s US ‘might not defend continent’

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the ‘old days’ when allies could rely on US support were over.

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Irish emergency humanitarian assistance for Gaza to be delivered next week

Simon Harris is due to meet Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa on Saturday.

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Two charged after man attacked having burnt Koran outside Turkish consulate

Social media footage showed a man being kicked on the ground by his knife-wielding attacker.

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Former head of the army Lord Dannatt said the military could face embarrassment if asked to secure any Ukraine peace deal.

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

The incident occurred in the town of Martinborough, located on New Zealand’s North Island.

Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub

Police manhunt under way after woman injured at Kent pub

Officers were called to the Three Horseshoes in Knockholt on Friday night.

Met apology felt like a slap in the face, says mother of murdered sisters

Met apology felt like a slap in the face, says mother of murdered sisters

Mina Smallman’s daughters, Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, were stabbed to death in June 2020.

What the papers say – February 15

What the papers say – February 15

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

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