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What the papers say – April 18

A wide variety of news stories feature across the British papers on Tuesday.

G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

The ministers also agreed to continue their utmost support for Ukraine.

Leaked Network Rail presentation warns train delays set to worsen

The report showed that costs will increase as they are repairing old infrastructure rather than replacing it.

Midnight coronation rehearsal sees military parade through empty Lon...

A late night coronation rehearsal saw hundreds of military personnel follow the route set for May 6.

King’s coronation procession to be led by cross containing relics gi...

The Cross of Wales will be carried into Westminster Abbey next month containing two shards of the True Cross gifted to King Charles by Pope Francis.

King’s coronation procession to be led by cross containing relics gi...

The Cross of Wales will be carried into Westminster Abbey next month containing two shards of the True Cross gifted to King Charles by Pope Francis.

Man charged in front-door shooting of black teenager Ralph Yarl

The incident angered many people across the US.

Cyber chief to warn of ‘epoch-defining’ China challenge

Director Lindy Cameron, who heads up the GCHQ arm, will use a speech this week to warn that the UK and allies of the ‘dramatic rise of China’.

Irish Foreign Affairs Minister ‘deeply concerned’ by diplomat incide...

Micheal Martin said his thoughts are with an ‘outstanding Irish diplomat’.

Man seriously injured after being struck by car

Shots were also fired during the incident in the Jobstown area of Dublin according to gardai.

RAF intercepts three Russian jets flying near Nato airspace

Two Russian fighter jets and a spy plane were intercepted by the RAF and German Air Force.

Starmer ‘friend’ comments ‘primary school stuff’, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn also criticised Labour’s social media campaign against the Prime Minister.

Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Champ...

a 30-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and are in police custody.

Soundgarden and Chris Cornell’s widow settle recordings lawsuit

Vicky Cornell sued Soundgarden in federal court in 2019 over royalties from recordings her husband had made.

Ex-leader Angela Merkel decorated with highest German honour

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor.

Man injured following iron bar attack

The man, aged in his 20s, was targeted in Kilkeel in the early hours of Sunday.

Father and husband of killed British-Israelis ‘100% glad’ they moved...

Lucy Dee, 48, died three days after her daughters, Rina, 15, and Maia, 20, were shot and killed in the West Bank on April 7.

Coal mine ban backed by peers in parliamentary defeat for Government

The move comes after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove approved what is set to be the first new coal mine in the UK in 30 years

Death toll soars past 180 as generals battle across Sudan

The two sides are using tanks, artillery and other heavy weapons in densely populated areas.

Macron addresses France amid anger over pension reform

The French president is trying to repair the damage done to his public image and politics by forcing the pension plan through parliament last month.