Latest News
- Trump states US will respond forcefully to Iran following missile strike
- Migrants overwhelm Ceuta reception centres amid surge from Morocco
- Nova Scotia introduces new RCMP billing model and adds 25 officers
- Comey alleges DOJ conducted illegal surveillance as he seeks to dismiss charges
- Body of British woman found in suitcase in abandoned building in Athens
- Italy delays €14.9bn SAFE loan decision, causing EU funding uncertainty
- Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate Covid hearing
- Iran strikes US bases in Middle East amid Trump-Netanyahu meeting
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.
Today's top stories
Trump states US will respond forcefully to Iran following missile strike
July 30, 2026
12:00 am
President Donald Trump has stated the US will retaliate strongly against Iran following a missile strike on American forces in Jordan, as tensions escalate.
Migrants overwhelm Ceuta reception centres amid surge from Morocco
July 29, 2026
11:00 pm
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to Ceuta, overwhelming border security, with over 1,500 reaching the Spanish enclave recently. Authorities report that reception centres are at full capacity, prompting rescue efforts from Spain’s Civil Guard and Maritime Rescue Service amid calls for enhanced management of the situation.
Nova Scotia introduces new RCMP billing model and adds 25 officers
July 29, 2026
9:00 pm
Starting in October, a new RCMP billing model will be introduced for municipalities in the province that utilise the service. This change aims to adjust funding and operational costs associated with RCMP services provided to local governments.
Comey alleges DOJ conducted illegal surveillance as he seeks to dismiss charges
July 29, 2026
7:00 pm
Former FBI Director James Comey submitted motions to dismiss federal charges alleging he threatened President Trump through a cryptic Instagram post. Comey’s legal team cited claims of selective prosecution and misconduct by the government, alongside requests for evidence suppression and disclosure of grand jury proceedings. An arraignment is scheduled for September 30.
Body of British woman found in suitcase in abandoned building in Athens
July 29, 2026
6:00 pm
A British woman, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned Athens building, prompting a criminal investigation into her death.
Italy delays €14.9bn SAFE loan decision, causing EU funding uncertainty
July 29, 2026
4:00 pm
Italy has yet to finalise its €14.9 billion SAFE defence loans as domestic issues delay the decision, causing frustration in Brussels. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani indicated the amount may be lower, complicating access for other EU nations needing unspent funds for military support.
Like this article?
News Desk
Leave a comment
© 2026 WTX News.