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- North Macedonia arrests seven linked to Islamic State synagogue arson
- British woman Rachel Kerr found safe in Agadir after disappearance in Morocco
- Trump to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid trade deal concerns
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect, Boosting Global Trade
- Rebels Seize Northern Town Tessalit, Mali
- Israel arrests suspect for racially motivated assault on nun in Jerusalem
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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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North Macedonia arrests seven linked to Islamic State synagogue arson
May 2, 2026
5:00 am
An arson attack on a Skopje synagogue on 12 April has been linked to the Islamic State, North Macedonia’s intelligence service reported. Seven arrests followed, including charges against two men for terrorism-related offences. The local Jewish community noted only minor damages occurred.
British woman Rachel Kerr found safe in Agadir after disappearance in Morocco
May 2, 2026
3:00 am
British woman Rachel Kerr, 31, has been found safe in Agadir, Morocco, after her disappearance following a night out. Kerr, from Maddiston, Falkirk, had not been seen for several days before police located her. She is now reunited with her brother.
Trump to raise EU car tariffs to 25% amid trade deal concerns
May 2, 2026
2:00 am
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, citing non-compliance with a trade deal. The move exacerbates tensions amid ongoing negotiations regarding EU-US trade relations.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Provisional Effect, Boosting Global Trade
May 1, 2026
11:50 pm
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
Rebels Seize Northern Town Tessalit, Mali
May 1, 2026
11:47 pm
Rebel groups, including Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, have established checkpoints around Mali’s capital, Bamako, and captured the northern town of Tessalit. This surge follows recent attacks that killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara, raising concerns over Mali’s military response to escalating violence.
Israel arrests suspect for racially motivated assault on nun in Jerusalem
May 1, 2026
11:00 pm
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Jerusalem for violently assaulting a nun, resulting in injuries to her head and face. This attack, described as an “act of sectarian violence” by Olivier Poquillon of the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research, has raised alarms over rising attacks on Christians. The investigation continues.
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