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- Russian state media publishes, then removes article on nuclear strike plans against Lithuania
- EU Energy Commissioner warns of high prices affecting households’ heating
- Eleven Winnipeg school trustees acclaimed ahead of election day
- Trump and AI leaders agree on voluntary safety standards for technology
- Man seriously injured in stabbing at five-star hotel in Barcelona
- Ukraine pleads with Europe to access immobilised Russian assets amid airstrikes
- Supreme Court allows Trump to resume third-country deportation policy
- N.S. man receives six-year sentence for killing wife after eviction
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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Russian state media publishes, then removes article on nuclear strike plans against Lithuania
September 30, 2026
6:00 am
A Russian political analyst’s article suggesting a rapid nuclear strike on Lithuania was published by RIA Novosti before its swift removal, raising concerns over escalating tensions.
EU Energy Commissioner warns of high prices affecting households’ heating
September 30, 2026
5:00 am
European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reported that while the EU is not facing an imminent energy-supply crisis, high energy prices are already impacting nearly 50 million Europeans struggling to heat their homes. He emphasised the need for flexible rules and increasing renewable energy investments.
Eleven Winnipeg school trustees acclaimed ahead of election day
September 30, 2026
2:00 am
Eleven school trustees have been acclaimed ahead of the upcoming election day, marking a significant increase, with nearly three times the number of acclaimed races compared to the previous election.
Trump and AI leaders agree on voluntary safety standards for technology
September 30, 2026
12:00 am
President Trump and major AI company leaders have established voluntary safety standards for artificial intelligence technology, following a White House meeting. The accord includes commitments to robust internal controls and audits, alongside plans for a 10-person oversight committee and potential future legislation to solidify these measures.
Man seriously injured in stabbing at five-star hotel in Barcelona
September 29, 2026
11:00 pm
A 23-year-old man has been seriously injured in a stabbing at the Casa Fuster Hotel in Barcelona, with police launching a manhunt for the suspects.
Ukraine pleads with Europe to access immobilised Russian assets amid airstrikes
September 29, 2026
10:00 pm
Russia’s relentless airstrikes are exacerbating Ukraine’s financial crisis, driving up costs and increasing the deficit. In response, Ukraine is urgently urging European allies to access immobilised Russian assets to alleviate financial pressures.
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