According to the Guardian, Vice President Biden has defied threats from Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by doubling US aid to Ukraine. The paper mentions that $8.5bn will go to economic support, while $3bn will go to humanitarian aid.
Financial Times reports that US President Joe Biden has asked Congress for $33 billion (£26.5 billion) in military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. US lawmakers are highly likely to approve the request, with more than $20bn reserved for security assistance.
The i reports on new allegations of sexual harassment coming from Parliament, following the allegation that a Tory MP watched naughty videos in the House of Commons. The paper says demands for the MP’s expulsion have grown, while a female Conservative MP alleges a senior Labour politician said she was a “secret weapon” as men wanted to sleep with her.
The Daily Express reports the Queen is determined to be seen at as many Platinum Jubilee celebrations as possible, amid fears of letting the country down.
The battle against pirates will be fought by a satellite sent into space from Cornwall, the Daily Star reports.
The Kremlin has been accused of carrying out a “monstrous” war crime after a Russian ballistic missile hit a crowded railway station in eastern Ukraine – killing at least 50 people, including four children.
The Times reports that Rishi Sunak’s wife attempted to save his political career last night by announcing she would pay UK taxes on all her overseas income.
Rishi Sunak’s wife has announced she will start paying tax on all her worldwide income following a backlash over her non-domicile status, according to The Daily Telegraph.
