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The Telegraph and several other papers carry an image of the Princess of Wales at the Cenotaph on Sunday, as she returns to public duties after undergoing cancer treatment earlier this year. Elsewhere, the Telegraph reports that Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks on whether US President Joe Biden can be persuaded to give Ukraine permission to fire Storm Shadow missiles into Russia. The paper describes the meeting as a "last-ditch attempt" to stop President-Elect Donald Trump's efforts to scale back US support for Ukraine.
Downing Street says the talks between Starmer and Macron would "reflect on the close bonds between the two countries, many forged and cemented by the sacrifice of British and French soldiers on the frontline", according to the Guardian. The UK PM will be in Paris to mark Armistice Day with Macron.
The Times says Israel has warned its citizens to avoid sports events in Britain and other European countries after attacks against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week.
The Daily Mail says Labour faced backlash after Treasury minister Darren Jones did not confirm that the government will raise defence funding to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the current Parliament.
"Solemn duty" is the headline on the front page of the Metro. The paper describes Catherine's appearance at the Cenotaph as the "biggest day yet of her return to duties". The paper also features an image of King Charles at the event.
The i leads with a warning from civil servants who say the government's plans to tackle criminal gangs will have little impact on Channel crossings and reducing illegal migration to the UK. Insiders tell the paper "nobody" understands how the new Border Security Command will work.
And lastly, the Financial Times reports that Bitcoin hit $80,000 for the first time on Sunday, as Donald Trump recorded US election victories in Nevada and Arizona. The paper says the crypto industry is anticipating a shift in policy and the attitudes of US regulators towards digital currencies under Trump's incoming administration.
