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What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tuesday’s front pages.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

The death of an Irish woman following a stabbing in a New York pub, a lack of crèche places, and an Israeli airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Syria, are among the stories that feature on Tuesday's front pages.

Iran's claim that Israel violated its sovereignty is the lead story in The Irish Times.

The Irish Examiner leads with a story on the death of Sarah McNally in New York.

The Irish Independent leads with a story on a lack of crèche places.

The Echo leads with a story on Cork city paths "in disrepair".

The Irish Daily Mail leads with a story on Harry Potter author JK Rowling challenging Scottish authorities to arrest her over her criticism of new hate crime laws.

Brian Meehan, who was convicted of the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, is enjoying visits to coffee shops on day release, the Irish Daily Star reports.

 

The Herald leads with a story on a serious assault on two men in Clondalkin.

The Belfast Telegraph leads with a warning from murdered journalist Lyra McKee's sister after petrol bombs were thrown following unrest in Derry.

The Irish News also leads with the unrest in Derry.

 

JK Rowling’s challenge to Scottish lawmakers and the latest in Westminster are making UK headlines on Tuesday.

The Metro and the Daily Mail both focus on JK Rowling, as the world-famous author dares police to arrest her over the SNP’s new hate crime law.

The i and the Daily Telegraph focus on the latest simmering troubles experienced by the Conservative Party, with the economy “not enough” to save them at the ballot box.

The Guardian also focuses on the Tories, with an analysis by the paper claiming the Conservatives have failed to live up to its levelling up goals.

The Daily Express turns its focus to health, as doctors call for “drastic action” to tackle Britain’s “obesity crisis”.

The Daily Mirror also devoted its front to health, running with a piece on unobtainable appointments with general practitioners.

The Sun leads with a story on the “rage” at Team GB’s Union Jack.

The Times looks abroad for its splash as it is claimed Israel launched an airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus.

Also, looking abroad, the Financial Times runs a story on local government elections in Turkey that may spell trouble for president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Lastly, the Daily Star leads with a piece urging Britons to look at seagulls in a different light.

The New York Times leads with a story on the Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.

 

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