What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

James Cox

Daniel Kinahan's extradition to Ireland and middle income earners are among the topics that feature on Sunday's front page stories.

The Sunday Times leads with Daniel Kinahan facing trial in Ireland.

Mid-income earns are paying too much tax voters feel, according to a Sunday Independent survey.

The Business Post leads with a story on Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers calling for an end to 'endless' state recruitment.

US president Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland on September 12th, and will be at the Irish Open prize-giving, the Irish Mail on Sunday reports.

The Sunday World leads with a story on the wife of jailed Kinahan Cartel enforcer Sean McGovern.

The Irish Sunday Mirror leads with a story on an Irish family who were on holiday in Italy when an earthquake hit.

The Sunday Life leads with a story on the murder of Lyra McKee.

The UK front pages lead with a range of stories.

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The New York Times leads with a story on a top law firm shying away from going up against US president Donald Trump.

The Washington Post leads with a story on talks around a Gaza peace plan.