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- Wenger says he was unaware of Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup stakes
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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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Israel defies US peace plan as bombing campaign intensifies
August 4, 2026
4:41 pm
Trump’s announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel as the plan unravels amid Israeli concerns and intensified bombing.
Paranormal investigator claims he can smell ghosts while exploring haunted sites
August 4, 2026
3:59 pm
Harvey More, a former electrician turned paranormal investigator, cites multiple eerie experiences, including witnessing a figure in his childhood home and unexplained noises during investigations. He recently encountered unusual activity, such as objects being thrown at him, while exploring a former burial site near his residence.
British activists report feeling trapped on ship captured by Icelandic forces
August 4, 2026
3:00 pm
Twenty-one crew members of the protest vessel Bandero, including British activists, are reportedly trapped in Reykjavik after being detained by Icelandic authorities during a whaling protest.
Russian drone targets civilian at Kherson market in war crime incident
August 4, 2026
1:00 pm
Ukraine’s National Police released video evidence showing a Russian drone targeting a civilian at a farmers’ market in Kherson, labelling it a war crime. The victim, a 52-year-old vendor, sustained injuries but survived. Authorities are documenting the incident as part of ongoing civilian attacks by Russian forces.
Wenger says he was unaware of Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup stakes
August 4, 2026
12:00 pm
FIFA executive Arsene Wenger has stated he was unaware of President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which was recently withdrawn after severe backlash from global football officials. Wenger described the decision to abandon the proposal as “absolutely necessary” for maintaining FIFA’s integrity.
Okanagan wildfires prompt additional evacuation orders as First Nation evaluates damage
August 4, 2026
11:00 am
The Regional District of North Okanagan issued expanded evacuation orders and alerts for numerous properties on Sunday due to the advancing Bradley Creek wildfire. Authorities are responding to the situation as fire conditions worsen in the area.
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