Newspaper headlines from around the world – Friday, 21 February 2025

Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers around the world on Friday, 21 February 2025.

The Wall Street Journal’s front page reported that the U.S. has doubled down on its demand that Ukraine sign a minerals deal.

The Jerusalem Post‘s front page reported that the nation mourns as four hostages return from Gaza.

The Daily Mail’s front page reported that senior figures from the worlds of music, media, and film backed a major new Daily Mail campaign last night to protect Britain’s creative industries from the threat of AI.

The Guardian reported that Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned, “Don’t be fooled by Putin’s imperialism dressed up as realpolitik.”

China Daily’s front page reported that key sectors are set to welcome more foreign capital.

The front page of The Times of India reported that Rekha takes charge and keeps fin, and revenue; Parvesh gets PWD, Kapil law, and Sood home.

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