Several papers react to US counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent quitting Donald Trump's administration over the war with Iran. The Financial Times, external says the "Trump camp" has showed its "first cracks over Iran". The Daily Telegraph leads on Trump's renewed criticism of the BBC, external, this time about its coverage of the war. Some Scottish papers lead on Holyrood's decision to reject assisted dying legislation. The Daily Express, external leads on a warning from MPs and hospice providers about a "funding emergency for end of life care".

Source: The Times March 18, 2026 13:54 UTC