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Adam Liaqat and Asad Khan have been sentenced to 15 and 13 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a botched shooting on St Paul’s Road in Smethwick. Khan was injured when Liaqat accidentally discharged a firearm during their planned attack, leading to an investigation by West Midlands Police.

Lidl has launched its festive campaign, “Lidl Christmas Everybody,” featuring Shaun Williamson, known for his role as Barry Evans in EastEnders. The campaign includes a reimagined version of Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody,” with appearances by Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers, and Abi Clarke, alongside promoting its award-winning Christmas food range.

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.

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.

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