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- Teenager fights for life after falling from train on Sydney Harbour Bridge
- US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 amid rising mortgage rates
- University of Toronto rejects report on anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination
- ICE deportations and arrests reach record levels amid Trump immigration policy shifts
- Quirky office on Blackfriars Bridge becomes unexpected tourist attraction
- Scientists warn of impending collapse of Thwaites Glacier and sea level rise
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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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Teenager fights for life after falling from train on Sydney Harbour Bridge
November 12, 2026
9:00 pm
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from a train while allegedly train surfing on Sydney Harbour Bridge, prompting a police investigation.
US home sales fall to lowest level since 2010 amid rising mortgage rates
November 12, 2026
7:00 pm
Home sales in the US fell by 5.5 percent in October, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.75 million units, the lowest since August 2010. The decline, attributed to mortgage rates exceeding 7 percent, saw first-time buyers represent only 29 percent of transactions, down from previous months.
University of Toronto rejects report on anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discrimination
November 12, 2026
6:00 pm
The University of Toronto has rejected a report from its Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian discrimination working group, citing significant departures from previous equity assessments. The report called for extensive recommendations to address perceived discrimination and policing issues on campus, including considerations of exceptions based on international conflicts.
ICE deportations and arrests reach record levels amid Trump immigration policy shifts
November 12, 2026
4:00 pm
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported a record 483,200 individuals in fiscal year 2026, surpassing the previous high of 442,640 from 2025. The agency also reported over 491,000 immigration arrests, including nearly 475,000 administrative arrests, reflecting a significant escalation in enforcement actions during President Trump’s administration.
Quirky office on Blackfriars Bridge becomes unexpected tourist attraction
November 12, 2026
3:02 pm
A unique office situated on Blackfriars Bridge has become a popular site for tourists and rail staff alike. With views of the River Thames, the glass office is described as a ‘hot ticket’ for meetings, attracting attention for its unusual location and amenities.
Scientists warn of impending collapse of Thwaites Glacier and sea level rise
November 12, 2026
2:09 pm
Scientists confirm that Antarctic glaciers, including Thwaites Glacier, are nearing a tipping point that could result in significant sea-level rise due to ongoing global warming.
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