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- Youngest survivors of Mauthausen camp and missing great white sharks in South Africa
- GoPro worn by model during fatal bungee jump believed to have been concealed
- Ukrainian officials renounce awards after Poland strips honour from president
- New Zealand vs Egypt — Tuesday’s 22nd June fixtures
- Alberta premier criticises Calgary Stampede noise bylaw changes
- Full episode transcripts of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan now available from 2026
- More than ten injured after lightning strikes during handball match in southern Germany
- Keir Starmer plans resignation announcement amid political pressures
The Observer - Hospitals in frantic bid to fill gaps left by Doctors’ strike
Summary of the front page
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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Youngest survivors of Mauthausen camp and missing great white sharks in South Africa
June 22, 2026
4:00 am
A report detailing the “miracle babies” born in the Mauthausen camp has been released, highlighting the survival stories of infants born to mothers detained during World War II. Meanwhile, authorities in South Africa are investigating the sudden disappearance of several great white sharks from local waters.
GoPro worn by model during fatal bungee jump believed to have been concealed
June 22, 2026
3:00 am
A bungee jumping accident in Limeira, Brazil, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, prompting arrests of six individuals for potential homicide.
Ukrainian officials renounce awards after Poland strips honour from president
June 22, 2026
2:00 am
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
New Zealand vs Egypt — Tuesday’s 22nd June fixtures
June 22, 2026
1:00 am
Today’s fixtures include matches from the World Cup featuring various teams competing in an exciting group stage. World Cup World
Alberta premier criticises Calgary Stampede noise bylaw changes
June 21, 2026
10:00 pm
A recent memo indicates that after midnight on weekends, music bass levels can now reach 80 decibels, a reduction of five decibels from the previous year’s regulations. This adjustment aims to balance nightlife with community noise concerns.
Full episode transcripts of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan now available from 2026
June 21, 2026
8:00 pm
The June 21 episode of “Face the Nation” featured U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Representative Jason Crow. The programme included discussions on current political issues and insights from polling expert Anthony Salvanto alongside a panel of energy security analysts.
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