MMA fighter Conor McGregor making a trip to the Oval Office to visit US president Donald Trump features on the front pages of many Irish newspapers on Wednesday.
The Irish Times reports Putin has agreed to a partial ceasefire after a call with Trump, agreeing to suspend attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days.
The paper also features a piece on the Israeli prime minister vowing to destory Hamas after Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing over 400 Palestinians.
The Irish Examiner also covers the deaths in Gaza, reporting that it is "only the beginning". The paper also reports that 2024 was the warmest year on record.
A business owner in Cork has spoken of what he says are reoccuring instances of anti-social behaviour on the street, claiming nothing is being done about it, The Echo reports.
The front page of the Irish Independent looks at the return of 'tracker' mortgages 17 years after the Celtic Tiger.
The Irish Daily Mirror reports on Paschal Donohoe and the Rape Crisis centre comdemning Conor McGregor's visit with Trump.
The son of a Kinahan-linked millionaire is guilty over a €5.7 million gold toilet theft, the Irish Daily Star reports.
The front page of the Irish Daily Mail focuses on the Central Bank warning Ireland will miss its housing targets for the next three years.
The Herald reports that a Black Axe gang lietuenant was snared by a special garda operation that uncovered secret Whatsapp chats with other gang members.
In the UK...
Ukraine and benefit reforms vie for attention on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.
A phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin takes centre stage on several front pages, The Daily Telegraph saying Mr Putin has rejected a ceasefire after a “frank” chat, although he has agreed to a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure.
The Times says Mr Putin’s demands have left “ceasefire hopes on a knife edge”.
The Prime Minister has welcomed progress in discussions, but insisted Ukraine must have a “just and last peace”, reports the Daily Express.
The Sun focuses on Mr Trump agreeing to hold ice hockey matches between the US and Russia.
The other big story of the day is the Government’s proposals to reform benefits, The Independent saying one million disabled people will lose out.
The move to cut £5 billion from the benefits bill has not gone smoothly, according to the Metro, which says plans to cut cash for the disabled and mentally ill were shelved after opposition from Labour MPs.
The Daily Mirror reports that those relying on benefits have been left “worried sick” by the proposals.
Young people will lose work sickness benefits as part of plans to tackle joblessness caused by mental health conditions, reports The i Paper.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a further “squeeze” on public spending at next week’s Spring Statement, according to the Financial Times.
The Daily Mail turns its attention elsewhere, focusing on a teenager who killed his family as part of a plan to become “the most famous killer in history”.
Lastly, the Daily Star says France wants the Statue of Liberty back from President Trump.
