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- More than 6,500 march in Bosnia to commemorate Srebrenica genocide victims
- Europa League — Thursday’s 6th July fixtures
- Indonesia’s free meals programme faces corruption and waste allegations
- Protesters rally outside Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office over new regulations
- JD Vance addresses Iran and 2020 election during press conference
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The Observer - Hospitals in frantic bid to fill gaps left by Doctors’ strike
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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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Trump claims Iran considers him its ‘number one target’ for assassination
July 9, 2026
3:00 am
Donald Trump has stated he may be a target for assassination by Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions following US military actions against Iranian sites.
More than 6,500 march in Bosnia to commemorate Srebrenica genocide victims
July 9, 2026
2:00 am
More than 6,500 participants began a peace march in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 8 July, commemorating the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Over three days, walkers will cover 100 kilometres, visiting significant sites of the tragedy before arriving in Potocari for the memorial on 10 July.
Europa League — Thursday’s 6th July fixtures
July 9, 2026
1:00 am
Today we have exciting matches from the World Cup, Europa League, and UEFA Conference League. World Cup | Europa League
Indonesia’s free meals programme faces corruption and waste allegations
July 9, 2026
12:00 am
Indonesia’s free meals programme, launched in 2025 to combat childhood stunting, has become marred by alleged corruption and mismanagement, with over $56 million linked to procurement fraud. Critics argue the initiative misallocates resources, focusing on wealthier areas, while food safety concerns have also emerged amid thousands of poisoning cases.
Protesters rally outside Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office over new regulations
July 8, 2026
10:00 pm
Attendees at the recent rally expressed concerns over Ontario’s newly established regulatory body for personal support workers, highlighting fears about the potential impact on employment and standards within the sector.
JD Vance addresses Iran and 2020 election during press conference
July 8, 2026
8:00 pm
Vice President JD Vance condemned Iran at a Milwaukee press conference, stating that any attacks on ships would prompt a strong U.S. response. He also criticised Democrats regarding sexual assault allegations involving Graham Platner. Lindsey Reiser reported from the event.
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