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Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea said they repelled a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the city of Sevastopol overnight. Meanwhile, the ongoing evacuation of a town close to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine has prompted the UN nuclear watchdog to warn of an increasingly unpredictable situation. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Texas mass shooting – 8 dead including children in shopping mall A gunman has opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people, including children, and injuring at least seven others. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the mall as eyewitnesses described a man firing indiscriminately at passers-by. Police believe the gunman acted alone and was later shot dead by officers. Some witnesses described the gunman as dressed all in black and wearing combat gear, and footage taken after the gunman’s death appeared to show an AR-15 style rifle lying near his body. Texas Governor Greg Abbott…

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The Observer – Labour winning back swathes of Brexit voters, data reveals Summary of the front page The Observer calls the King’s Coronation his “crowning moment” as the paper features a large image of the monarch. However, its front page story looks at data from last week’s local elections in England which show Labour may be winning back pro-Brexit voters. The paper says leading academics believe the results are evidence that the link between voting for Brexit and voting for the Conservatives is weakening – giving Labour further encouragement that it can take back seats across the so-called “red wall”…

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The Sun on Sunday – Crowning Glory Summary of the front page The Sun on Sunday fills its front page with a picture of King Charles III wearing his crown, regal robes and holding the orb and sceptre. The paper’s editorial says yesterday was “the greatest royal spectacle that most of us have ever seen”, despite the rain. It describes the ceremony as a “blockbuster of historic richness unmatched anywhere else on Earth” – with the number of world leaders present “testament to the monarchy’s global importance”. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

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Sunday Telegraph Summary of the front page Sunday Telegraph’s front page features a full-page image of the King and Camilla as they beam with happiness following the Coronation as they stand together. The paper reports that “the day unfurled in three stunning acts”; the Coronation service, the military procession through London, and the appearance of the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. It was here, says the paper, that the King and Queen “truly connected with the gathered throng” as they waved at those below. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous…

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