What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Saturday's Front Pages
A preview of the front pages of Saturday's papers.
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By Jessica Coates, PA

Simon Harris calls for diplomatic offensive in the US, and tributes are paid to the couple who died in a fatal hit-and-run in Dublin.

The Irish Times leads with the Taoiseach calling for Ireland to launch diplomatic offensive in response to Trump’s return.

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The Irish Examiner leads with an interview of the parents of Matt O'Neil, who died after a fatal assault in 2022, as they believe a four-year sentence for violently taking someone’s life does not represent justice.

The Echo reveals Cork City and County Council have paid over €50 million in compensation since 2014.

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The Irish Independent reveals families are set to compete with flatmates for cost-rental apartments.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with the married couple in Dublin who were killed in a fatal hit-and-run.

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The Irish Daily Mirror and the Irish Daily Star also lead with the tragic incident, as the woman's sister says "I'll mind your babies".

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A variety of domestic political issues lead Saturday’s headlines.

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The Daily Telegraph focuses on Nigel Farage, who says tech billionaire Elon Musk will help his Reform party beat the Tories.

Millions of homeowners could be offered grants and cheap loans as incentives for solar panel installation, according to The Times.

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The Daily Mail writes holidaymakers will be slapped with record tax rates on flights.

The iWeekend writes water firms have been fined £2 by a watchdog despite record sewage levels.

The Daily Mirror reports that Sir Keir Starmer’s brother Nick has died of cancer, aged 60.

The Guardian says more than 1.5 million British school children are studying in dilapidated schools.

In financial news, FTWeekend reports global corporate debt sales hit £6.36trn this week.

Experts have hailed 2024 as the “year of the cancer vaccine”, the Daily Express writes.

The Sun’s front page declares Manchester United “mean” amid reports of cost-cutting measures plaguing the club.

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Lastly, the Daily Star splashes on former royal butler Paul Burrell, who says the ghost of Princess Diana helped him meet his fiance.

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