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Armistice Day: What is the history behind the Remembrance commemoration? Armistice Day is observed in Britain every 11 November to mark the agreement signed between the Allies and Germany that brought an end to the First World War and to remember the soldiers who gave their lives during that savage conflict, as well as those killed in subsequent wars defending democratic freedoms. The armistice – an agreement to down weapons as a prelude to the peace negotiations that would finally be completed with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles the following June – was signed in the railway carriage…

Why do some people wear white, purple or black poppies on Remembrance Day? As Remembrance Day approaches, many people choose to wear a red poppy to commemorate the soldiers who have died in war. It is worn as a symbol of memory and hope, for those who gave their lives in battle. A poppy is worn is because, despite years of fighting and destruction of the countryside landscape in western Europe during World War One, poppies continued to grow. But today, some people choose to wear white, purple and black poppies instead. Why do some people feel uncomfortable wearing a…

Watch live: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch appears before Post Office inquiry Watch live as Kemi Badenoch appears before the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Monday, 11 November. The former business secretary and her successor, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds, are likely to be questioned on problems related to compensation for victims of the scandal. More than 900 subpostmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was missing from their shops. Questions could also focus on the new Tory leader’s row with ex-Post Office chair Henry Staunton. William Paul Patterson, director of…

The defence secretary has struck a defiant tone on US support for Ukraine amid fears Donald Trump will force Volodymyr Zelensky to do a deal with Russia.

Justin Welby facing growing calls to resign over Church of England sex abuser The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing increasing pressure to resign after “losing the confidence of his clergy” over a damning report into a barrister thought to have been the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England. A petition by some members of the General Synod – the church’s parliament – has gathered more than 1,500 signatures urging Justin Welby to stand down over his “failures” to alert authorities about John Smyth QC’s “abhorrent” abuse of children and young men. The church leader…

Kate Middleton’s ‘emotional’ Remembrance Day appearance with King Charles sparks reaction – royal news live An emotional Princess of Wales completed a milestone in her return to duties on Sunday, as she joined other members of the royal family at the Cenotaph. The appearance marks the first time Kate has carried out commitments on two consecutive days since she was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year. King Charles laid the first wreath in recognition of the fallen from conflicts dating back to the First World War. Kate viewed the Remembrance Sunday service from a government building balcony overlooking the Cenotaph. Dressed in black, Kate wore…

Teenager jailed for 2 years over fire in empty building still locked up 18 years later A prisoner has spent more than half of his life in jail for starting a fire in the attic of an empty building aged 17 under an abolished indefinite jail term. Liam Bennett, now 36, told The Independent “I deserve my chance” at freedom, adding that he still dreams of a normal life as he languishes without a release date. He was handed a controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence in 2006, which has since been abolished amid human rights concerns, over the…

Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build bridges with one of the EU’s strongest powers ahead of a Brexit reset. The prime minister has been personally invited by Emmanuel Macron, with the two leaders expected to discuss Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East amid other foreign policy issues. During the morning, Sir Keir will host veterans, defence charities and British military personnel at the ambassador’s residence, and is also expected to meet the new French prime minister Michel Barnier. The…

The prime minister is off to Paris today to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Many topics will be discussed during the meeting including incoming US President Donald Trump’s plans to issue a blanket 20% tariffs on European imports into the US. The meeting comes amid calls for Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with the European Union.

Remembrance Sunday events continue to be covered in the UK media today, with many of the newspapers splashing on images of Princess Kate attending the Cenotaph event as the royals laid wreaths for the war dead.

A round of the weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages and social media after a shock defeat for Manchester City and Spurs and title hopeful’s Arsenal lose even more ground as they drop points against Chelsea.

Cloudy at first in southern England with some outbreaks of drizzle, but turning brighter through the morning. Dry elsewhere with plenty of sunshine, just a few showers along the east coast. Tonight: Dry for many with clear skies. Fog will quickly form across Northern Ireland and some other western parts of the UK. Turning cold with a frost away from the southeast.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Monday’s headlines are heavily dominated by domestic politics and royal images. Princess Kate is pictured at the Cenotaph for the yearly Remembrance Sunday event, marking her return to public duties since undergoing cancer treatment earlier in the year.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming trip to Paris makes several papers as the British leader will mark Armistice Day with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders will hold meetings and discussions regarding the future of Ukraine as well as incoming US president Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on European countries.

Lib Dems plan to force vote on replacing Lords with an elected upper chamber Lib Dems plan to force vote on replacing Lords with elected upper chamber. The party wants to amend government’s bill that would end tradition of hereditary peers to make reforms go further. Bill to ban Lords from inheriting The Liberal Democrats will attempt to hijack the UK government’s bill to ban Lords from inheriting their seats in parliament this week in an attempt to force a vote on an entirely elected upper chamber. The government’s hereditary peers bill, which is heading for its committee stage on…

Israel warns of planned attacks at large events in UK Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailPro-Palestinian groups are planning to harm Israelis at sporting and cultural events in the UK and other European nations, Israel has warned.The country’s National Security Council urged its citizens to avoid all events involving Israeli participation over the coming week, including the UEFA Nations League match between Israel and Paris on Thursday.Forthcoming cultural events in the UK this week include the annual Jewish film festival, running between 10 and 17…

What is new norovirus strain sweeping the UK? Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA new strain of norovirus is sweeping across the UK, with cases of the bug reaching unusually high levels for this time of year.Norovirus is an unpleasant stomach bug with common symotoms including diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.The number of cases have reached double the average for this time of year, with research identifying the most dominant strain as GII.17 – nicknamed the ‘Kawasaki’ strain.UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed…

Call to review ‘cancel culture’ in universities after ‘ostracised’ Oxford student takes own life Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA coroner has called on the government to examine the prevalence of “cancel culture” on university campuses, after ruling that a 20-year-old Oxford student took his own life after being “ostracised” by his peers.Alexander Rogers, a third-year studying materials science at Corpus Christi College, died in January. His body was recovered from the River Thames, and he was found to have suffered a head trauma.Following an…

Four men arrested after cocaine found on fishing boat off the coast of Kent Four men have been arrested after 400kg of cocaine was found on a fishing boat off the Kent coast. Three of the men, who are 64, 45 and 25 years old, were arrested on the boat this morning on suspicion of importing class A drugs, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). A fourth, aged 36, was detained in Rainham, East London. A NCA spokesman said: ‘NCA officers have arrested four men and seized approximately 400kg (880lbs) of cocaine after a fishing boat was stopped at…

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Sunday papers A round-up of the Sunday front pages.

Sunday papers A round-up of the Sunday front pages.