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- Iran warns geography of war could expand if US conducts further attacks
- Body language expert analyses Earl Spencer’s hand gestures in interview
- Putin secures landslide victory in ‘rigged’ parliamentary election
- AfD wins German regional election, amplifying energy crisis concerns
- Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila during NFL game
- Poilievre states Canada will not become the ’28th state’ of the EU
- Israel reports fatal shooting of settler amid escalating West Bank ethnic cleansing
- Reprieve: United States approves $24.3 billion arms sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia
The Observer - Hospitals in frantic bid to fill gaps left by Doctors’ strike
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The Observer has looked ahead to next week and the disruption likely to be caused by the junior doctors’ strike. “Hospital trusts are taking desperate measures to limit the predicted loss of life from this week’s NHS strikes,” it reports. The paper claims this includes “threatening consultants who refuse to do extra work, and tempting junior doctors to cross picket lines by increasing locum pay”.
Also on the front page is a report about the disquiet in the Labour Party over a controversial attack advert which claimed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “does not believe adults convicted of sexually assaulting children should go to prison”. It says shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper was not informed about the ad before its release.
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Iran warns geography of war could expand if US conducts further attacks
September 21, 2026
5:00 pm
U.S. embassies in the Middle East issued security alerts for American citizens, citing a complex security environment amid rising tensions. The alerts emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and noted potential travel disruptions due to ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen.
Body language expert analyses Earl Spencer’s hand gestures in interview
September 21, 2026
4:00 pm
Earl Spencer made controversial claims during a BBC interview, alleging that King Charles exhibited giddiness following Princess Diana’s death. Body language expert Judi James noted Spencer’s use of a ‘precision pinch’ gesture, suggesting an intent to convey accuracy in his recollections, including his interactions with Charles.
Putin secures landslide victory in ‘rigged’ parliamentary election
September 21, 2026
3:00 pm
Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party claims a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, raising concerns of intensified military aggression amid fraud allegations.
AfD wins German regional election, amplifying energy crisis concerns
September 21, 2026
1:00 pm
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a stronghold in the recent Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election, highlighting how Europe’s energy crisis is influencing political landscapes. With major elections approaching in France and Italy, rising fuel prices are propelling populist agendas across the continent.
Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila during NFL game
September 21, 2026
12:00 pm
Azeez Al-Shaair, linebacker for the Houston Texans, continued to advocate for Palestinian children by donning eye black inscribed with the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old killed in Gaza. This follows a previous $11,941 fine for similar displays. Kyrie Irving offered to cover his penalty.
Poilievre states Canada will not become the ’28th state’ of the EU
September 21, 2026
11:00 am
The Opposition leader stated that while Canada maintains a free trade agreement with Europe and established defence links through NATO, he opposes the adoption of European laws.
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