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- Ukraine strikes Russian Wildberries warehouse amid ongoing drone attacks
- Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino’s re-election following FIFA plan failure
- Saskatchewan government continues funding for Saskatoon human trafficking team
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund plan
- Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
- Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
- Morocco reports 11 dead in Ceuta crossing attempt amid migrant surge
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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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Ukraine strikes Russian Wildberries warehouse amid ongoing drone attacks
August 3, 2026
11:01 am
HELICOPTER CRASH
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens this morning, resulting in the deaths of two crew members.
A British pilot survived the incident with serious injuries.
Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino’s re-election following FIFA plan failure
August 3, 2026
10:00 am
Wales has become the first football federation to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA President for the 2027-2031 term, following the cancellation of a controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The Football Association of Wales cited governance failures as the reason for its decision.
Saskatchewan government continues funding for Saskatoon human trafficking team
August 3, 2026
9:00 am
The Saskatchewan Government will provide funding to continue the operations of the police-run Human Trafficking Response Team (HTRT) following the expiry of the federal government’s support agreement. This intervention aims to ensure ongoing assistance in tackling human trafficking in the province.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund plan
August 3, 2026
7:00 am
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded plans for the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, responding to pressure from Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. The order clarifies that no funds were allocated, and the scope of a related tax audit immunity for Trump is limited to past claims only.
Appeal made to find schoolgirl who went missing nearly 50 years ago
August 3, 2026
6:00 am
Police are investigating the suspected murder of Suzanne Lawrence, who disappeared in 1979 after leaving home with her sister in east London. Officers are appealing for information from the public, as subsequent inquiries suggest she may have encountered harm.
Man detained after British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens
August 3, 2026
5:00 am
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Athens for the manslaughter of British charity worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase on July 18.
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