5 March 2026: ‘British MP’s husband arrested in China spying inquiry’ and other world headlines

Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Thursday, 5 March 2026.

The Washington Post reported that the Middle East is undergoing a rapid reforging.

China Daily’s front page reported that advisers called for efforts to ensure a good start to the five-year plan.

The Daily Mail’s front page reported that Labour is ensnared in a China spy probe.

The New York Times’ front page reported that the Iran war spread outside the Middle East and pulled in NATO.

The Guardian’s front page revealed that at least 87 people are dead after the US sank an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka.

The Citizen’s front page reported on the issue of ripping off the dead.

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