Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers worldwide on Monday, 5 May 2025.
The Wall Street Journal’s front page reported that Buffett is putting Berkshire in Abel’s hands.

The Jerusalem Post‘s front page reported that Israel is set to respond after a Houthi attack on an airport.

The Daily Mail’s front page reported that a major terror plot by Iran had been foiled.

The Guardian reported that Starmer was urged to avoid a simplistic lurch to the right after Reform’s success.

China Daily’s front page reported that Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met to emphasise strategic discussions.

The Japan Times’ front page reported why Japan is still tackling a rice shortage.

The front page of Hindustan Times reported that India has cut off the water flow to Pakistan from a crucial dam.

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