What the papers say: Monday's front pages

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What The Papers Say: Monday's Front Pages
All the top stories from the day's national newspapers.
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Pictures from Ireland's Six Nations win over Italy, US warnings to Israel, and an investigation into the death of a young boy in Co Waterford cover Monday's front pages.

The Irish Times reports 'Key departments clash over refugees' housing', alongside another piece on US president Joe Biden warning Israel over its offensive in Rafah.

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The Irish Examiner carries a quote describing Israel's actions in southern Gaza a 'war crime', while also reporting that 'deaths before 999 help arrived up 70%'.

Meanwhile, The Echo marks the opening of the €215 million Dunkettle Intercharge, and joins many of the nationals in featuring an image from Ireland's 36-0 win over Italy at the Aviva on Sunday, showing Munster fly-half Jack Crowley crossing the whitewash to claim his first try of the tournament.

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The Irish Independent reads: 'Housing crisis forces Coalition into plea to Irish builders abroad', reporting Irish construction workers overseas are to be encouraged to return to Ireland 'to help address the housing crisis' under a new government plan.

The Irish Daily Mail reports '200,000 hospital cancellations in just nine months', 650 of which were chemotherapy sessions for children.

Finally, the Irish Daily Mirror reads: 'New York gives the green light to gardaí', with Irish officers to be permitted to walk in this year's St Patrick's Day parade in New York City, and the Irish Daily Star looks ahead to the court appearance of Freddie Thompson.

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In Britain, the front pages of Monday’s newspapers cover a range of stories, including an investigation into the British army after claims it is too “woke”.

The Daily Express and The Daily Telegraph focus on UK defence secretary Grant Shapps’ comments that he will launch a review into the army’s “woke culture”.

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The i carries bad financial news for UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt as he prepares the budget.

The Sun carries a picture of Britain's King and Queen on its front page, with Charles attending church on Sunday for his first public outing since his cancer diagnosis.

The Metro and the Financial Times splash with Donald Trump’s speech saying he would “encourage” Russia to invade its neighbours.

The Guardian says four international students are fighting for their right to a British education after the UK Home Office accused them of cheating on exams.

The Times lead with a story as part of its Clean It Up campaign with water bosses charged with cleaning up UK waterways blocked from receiving bonuses.

A Labour candidate has been caught on tape slamming Israel for its ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to the Daily Mail.

The Daily Mirror tells of teenager Alex Batty’s message for his on-the-run mum as he settles back into British life after six years missing in Europe.

The Daily Star shares the tale of an unlucky fan who travelled from China to Bolton to watch football, only to see the game cancelled.

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