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- Calgary upholds backyard suite rules while allowing automatic approval for secondary suites
- U.S. and Saudi forces conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq
- Wokers face new tax to fund social care: how coverage differs
- Driverless pods proposed as alternative transport on Hammersmith Bridge
- Spain sees progress in wildfire battle despite risks from new heatwave
- B.C.-designed DSEND dive suit to be showcased at the Pentagon
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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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Calgary upholds backyard suite rules while allowing automatic approval for secondary suites
July 29, 2026
11:00 am
The City of Calgary’s administration confirmed that 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year received approval. Only two applications were not granted, reflecting a significant uptake in interest for this housing option.
U.S. and Saudi forces conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq
July 29, 2026
9:00 am
The U.S. and Saudi militaries conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, targeting “terrorist logistics and weapons sites” following alleged attacks on American forces. The Popular Mobilisation Forces reported at least 20 fatalities. CENTCOM linked the strikes to over 30 drone threats aimed at U.S. interests.
Wokers face new tax to fund social care: how coverage differs
July 29, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: Wokers face new tax to fund social care: how coverage differs No clear dominant factual development is present
Driverless pods proposed as alternative transport on Hammersmith Bridge
July 29, 2026
7:00 am
Hammersmith Bridge, closed to motor vehicles since 2019 due to structural issues, may remain off-limits for an extended period. Barnes and Hammersmith Electric Light Transit proposes “lightweight autonomous electric pods” to enhance local transport, pending further development and safety assessments.
Spain sees progress in wildfire battle despite risks from new heatwave
July 29, 2026
5:00 am
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain is seeing progress in combating ongoing wildfires, although he warned of continued challenges due to soaring temperatures. The government reports nearly 100,000 individuals affected, with over 63,000 evacuated. Fire crews are prioritising merged fire fronts in the Madrid region.
B.C.-designed DSEND dive suit to be showcased at the Pentagon
July 29, 2026
2:00 am
The DSEND suit, designed for enhanced mobility for US Navy divers, will be showcased at the Pentagon later this week. This advanced design reflects ongoing developments in diving technology aimed at improving operational effectiveness under challenging conditions.
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