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- Brandon, Manitoba, declares state of emergency as river levels forecast to rise
- NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discusses agency’s plans on Face the Nation
- Police search for drink-driving father after fatal crash involving his daughter
- Questions arise over potential cannibalism in four-year-old boy’s murder
- Serbia prepares for EXPO 2027 amid ongoing EU accession discussions
- Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg amid conflict escalation.
- Nigel Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted fraudster, report says
- Three injured and two arrested following assault near Beacon Hill Park in Victoria
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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Brandon, Manitoba, declares state of emergency as river levels forecast to rise
July 5, 2026
7:00 pm
The City of Brandon has issued a state of emergency due to expected rising water levels in the Assiniboine and Shellmouth river basins. Authorities are monitoring the situation as conditions may worsen throughout the week, prompting preparations for potential further responses.
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discusses agency’s plans on Face the Nation
July 5, 2026
5:00 pm
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed that the agency is advancing its Artemis III mission, targeting a lunar landing by late 2028. He detailed ongoing collaboration with private companies to enhance the Swift telescope, noting the importance of continued investment amid strategic competition with China in space exploration.
Police search for drink-driving father after fatal crash involving his daughter
July 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Police have issued a warning to those sheltering Emmanuel Sakyi, who was convicted of causing his seven-month-old daughter’s death by dangerous driving. Sakyi, 31, is currently wanted after missing sentencing, while a 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting him.
Questions arise over potential cannibalism in four-year-old boy’s murder
July 5, 2026
3:00 pm
A mother in New South Wales has been charged with murder after the body of her four-year-old son was discovered at their home, amid allegations of cannibalism.
Serbia prepares for EXPO 2027 amid ongoing EU accession discussions
July 5, 2026
1:00 pm
Serbia will host EXPO 2027, with 140 countries already signed up. Key topics at a recent Brussels conference included preparations for the event and Serbia’s EU accession talks, attended by prominent officials, including former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, who addressed Serbia’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg amid conflict escalation.
July 5, 2026
12:01 pm
GUAM EVACUATIONS
Evacuations in Guam proceed as super Typhoon Bavi approaches with record-breaking winds. Authorities issue safety warnings amid severe weather conditions impacting the region.
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