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- Ukraine strikes two Russian oil refineries amid ongoing drone attacks
- Meningitis B Vaccines Available for Youth Following Three Confirmed Cases in Dorset
- Pope Leo criticises world leaders for unjust wars during Cameroon visit
- Venezuela and EU agree on new cooperation agenda after parliamentary talks
- Why does this image provoke more distress than a ‘victim’ on a gossip site?
- Antarctica’s A-23A iceberg disintegrates after nearly 40 years at sea
- Leaders meet in Paris to discuss neutral mission for shipping security
- Dubai police arrest airline worker for sharing war damage images in private group
Daily Mirror - Easter getaway chaos: Standstill
Summary of the front page
The Mirror says the Easter getaway has begun at a “snail’s pace”, with the RAC warning of traffic jams and more problems for those trying to get to France.
There is good news, however, as the paper says temperatures will reach highs of 18C in parts of the country this Bank Holiday weekend.
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Ukraine strikes two Russian oil refineries amid ongoing drone attacks
April 18, 2026
1:00 pm
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara Oblast on Saturday, targeting facilities vital to Russia’s energy infrastructure. The Novokuybyshevsk refinery experienced significant fires, while the Syzran facility was hit shortly after, impacting fuel supplies crucial for domestic and export distribution.
Meningitis B Vaccines Available for Youth Following Three Confirmed Cases in Dorset
April 18, 2026
11:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Three new cases of meningitis B have been confirmed among young people in Weymouth, Dorset, this morning. Vaccination and antibiotic measures are being implemented for school students in the area to prevent further spread.
Pope Leo criticises world leaders for unjust wars during Cameroon visit
April 18, 2026
10:00 am
Pope Leo XIV condemned global leaders for unjust wars during his visit to Cameroon, asserting that the world is ‘being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.’ He critiques politicians who misuse religion to justify violence and urges a commitment to peace.
Venezuela and EU agree on new cooperation agenda after parliamentary talks
April 18, 2026
9:00 am
Caracas and the European Union have established a new cooperation agenda following discussions in the Venezuelan parliament, marking a significant economic pivot. This agreement coincides with Venezuela’s efforts to restore relations with the IMF and the World Bank.
Why does this image provoke more distress than a ‘victim’ on a gossip site?
April 18, 2026
7:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, a letter from MP Jess Asato to Ofcom highlights concerns over the impact of online harassment platform Tattle.Life on mental health, particularly following the tragic death of teenager Princess Dickson.
Antarctica’s A-23A iceberg disintegrates after nearly 40 years at sea
April 18, 2026
6:00 am
Antarctica’s A-23A iceberg has disintegrated after nearly 40 years at sea, having calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. The immense iceberg journeyed over 2,300km before collapsing in the South Atlantic in April 2026. Scientists continue to study its lifecycle and movement patterns.
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