08:06โขUkraine-US Minerals Deal Finalized After Trump Concessions
โจThe newspapers extensively report on the signing of a long-awaited minerals deal between the US and Ukraine (BBC News, Breitbart London, The Guardian, HuffPost UK, The Independent, Sky News, The Times). The agreement, described as "historic" by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, establishes a reconstruction investment fund and grants US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals, which was a prerequisite for further military assistance. Ukraine's PM characterized it as "good and equal" after Trump reportedly softened demands. In domestic news, today's local elections are framed as a significant test for Labour, with voters warned about "nasty Nigel's numpties" (The Mirror).