Newspaper Round Up: 16th of February 2022
Times Front Page 16th of February 2022
10:37 pm
US President Joe Biden has said he doubts Russian claims that it is withdrawing some troops from the Ukraine border, The Times reports.He has also warned President Putin that America will “rally the world” to punish Russia if it invades its neighbour.
Daily Mirror Front Page 16th of February 2022
10:28 pm
The Mirror also features the infamous photo of Prince Andrew alongside his accuser, Virginia Giuffre, as it claims the Queen and Prince Charles ordered him to settle the case rather than going to trial.
Daily Mail Front Page 16th of February 2022
10:28 pm
The Mail says the sex case settlement is Prince Andrew’s “final humiliation”. His accuser claimed she had been forced to have sex with him three times when she was 17, the paper adds.The settlement comes only a few weeks after Andrew said he wanted a jury trial.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 16th of February 2022
10:07 pm
The Queen will partly help pay for the settlement agreed by the duke so the royals can “draw a line under the case”, The Daily Telegraph says.
Guardian Front Page 16th of February 2022
10:06 pm
Prince Andrew’s confidential settlement with Virginia Giuffre over claims he sexually assaulted her will spare him the humiliation of appearing in court, The Guardian reports.
Metro Front Page 16th of February 2022
9:52 pm
Prince Andrew’s settlement with his accuser in the sex abuse case is rumoured to be worth over £10m, Metro reports. Other papers have put it at around £12m, but the confidential nature of the deal means the exact sum many never be known.
Independent Front Page 16th of February 2022
9:14 pm
The Independent says some of the families who left Afghanistan for the United Kingdom six months ago are living in a “nightmare”.
Financial Times Front Page 16th of February 2022
9:01 pm
The FT says the Russian president eased tensions over Ukraine by apparently drawing down some troops from the border to enable talks with West. However, it adds that the invasion threat still remains.