Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Thursday, 2 October 2025.
The Daily Mail’s front page reported that shamed peer Michelle Mone was under pressure to repay £122 million of taxpayers’ money wasted on useless Covid equipment.
The Washington Post reported that the administration flexed its power during the shutdown.
China Daily’s front page reported that Tianwen-2 had advanced on a key mission.
The New York Times’ front page reported that Trump is using the shutdown to punish blue states as layoffs loom.
The Guardian’s front page reported that a PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone was ordered to repay £122 million.
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