The news of the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany continues to dominate Sunday’s papers. The Sun on Sunday’s front page carries the headline “Free to kill”, alleging that German authorities were warned three times about the suspect, a Saudi citizen named Taleb al-Abdulmohsen. The Sunday People’s front page picture shows the mass of floral tribute laid out in the city, and also details alleged missed opportunities by the police. The Sunday Times states that Germany had been given “multiple warnings” by Saudi Arabia over the “market killer”. The Observer reports that ministers are resisting efforts to block Elon Musk from donating millions to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
In addition to the Magdeburg attack, The Sunday Telegraph has a story on a proposed new “grocery tax” designed to boost net zero targets. The Mail on Sunday calls Chancellor Rachel Reeves “the Grinch”, alleging that the rise in employer National Insurance announced in the Budget has effectively resulted in the government “stealing” 45% of charitable donations. The Sunday Express reports that the UK will have “one lone aircraft carrier” to deploy in the event of an attack due to “budget cuts and a shortage of sailors”. The Mirror features N-Dubz star Tulisa speaking about suffering anxiety attacks while filming I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. The Daily Star Sunday claims that Ronnie Kray “killed Marilyn Monroe”.
Despite different angles and headlines, all papers cover the news of the attack on the market in Magdeburg. Some papers place blame on German authorities and allege missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy. Others focus on the warnings given to Germany by Saudi Arabia. The papers also feature a variety of additional stories, from new taxes to charity donations to celebrity news, showing the breadth of coverage in Sunday papers
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