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- Vietnam veterans express opposition to Trump’s proposed triumphal arch
- Paraglider escapes serious injury after mid-air collision with plane over Austrian Alps
- WHO reports 12th hantavirus case in the Netherlands linked to MV Hondius
- West Ham relegated as Tottenham secures survival and Guardiola, Salah bid farewell
- Netanyahu breaks ceasefire with Lebanon
- National police seize jewellery from Zapatero’s office in Plus Ultra case
- Mark Carney condemns Israeli treatment of Gaza flotilla activists as appalling
- Trump pledges to sign a “great and meaningful” deal with Iran or no deal
The Sunday Times - Breast cancer surgeon: 650 deaths under the spotlight
Summary of the front page
The lead image on the Sunday Times also shows a protester being carried away by police at the Grand National, while its main story focuses on news that the deaths of 650 patients of a surgeon who conducted “hundreds of unnecessary and inappropriate operations” are being investigated. The paper’s cartoonist Nick Newman marries two of the main stories of the day – the Grand National and the NHS strikes – showing a horse asking for a “35% increase in sugarlumps”.
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Vietnam veterans express opposition to Trump’s proposed triumphal arch
May 26, 2026
4:00 am
The U.S. Commission for Fine Arts has approved the design for a proposed triumphal arch, which would be situated between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. The decision comes despite public opposition, as noted in a recent meeting where all comments were against the project.
Paraglider escapes serious injury after mid-air collision with plane over Austrian Alps
May 26, 2026
3:00 am
A Cessna collided with a paraglider over the Austrian Alps, causing minor injuries to the pilot, who safely deployed an emergency parachute during the incident.
WHO reports 12th hantavirus case in the Netherlands linked to MV Hondius
May 26, 2026
2:14 am
The World Health Organization has confirmed a 12th hantavirus case involving a Dutch crew member from the MV Hondius, now in isolation. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advised countries to monitor passengers from the ship cautiously, as over 600 contacts are being followed across 30 nations.
West Ham relegated as Tottenham secures survival and Guardiola, Salah bid farewell
May 26, 2026
2:13 am
West Ham United’s 14-year Premier League tenure ended following their 3-0 victory against Leeds, as Tottenham secured survival with a 1-0 win over Everton. The final day also marked the departures of Mohamed Salah from Liverpool and Pep Guardiola from Manchester City after record-setting tenures.
Netanyahu breaks ceasefire with Lebanon
May 26, 2026
2:10 am
Netanyahu has broken another ceasefire agreement and attacked whilst the Lebanse are celebrating Liberation day.
National police seize jewellery from Zapatero’s office in Plus Ultra case
May 26, 2026
2:00 am
Spain’s National Police searched former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s office, uncovering jewellery, hard drives, and documents linked to the Plus Ultra case. The jewellery, reportedly inherited and gifted items, was seized alongside items potentially involving influence-peddling related to a Venezuelan airline bailout.
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