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- Latvian prime minister discusses last-minute sanctions policy shift
- Calgary police say 911 issues delayed search for Parker Wells
- Trump threatens to annihilate Iran and defends global conflict approach in U.N. speech
- Boy, 14, stabs girl in shop after she rejects his advances in Gloucestershire
- Putin and Lukashenko joke about competing as dictators during forum
- UN chief warns Israel’s as delegates walkout during Netanyahu’s speech
- Ukrainian soldiers return with weapons, raising EU security concerns
- UK Refuels Saudi Jets to Bolster Defence Against Houthi Attacks
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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Latvian prime minister discusses last-minute sanctions policy shift
September 22, 2026
8:00 pm
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs discussed his last-minute shift regarding the sanctions saga affecting Brussels, highlighting ongoing risks. His exclusive comments reflect a significant development in the unfolding situation, underscoring the complexities faced by EU leaders in navigating sanctions policy.
Calgary police say 911 issues delayed search for Parker Wells
September 22, 2026
6:00 pm
The disappearance of Parker in July led to a large-scale search in Calgary lasting two weeks, culminating in the discovery of his body in a network of pipes beneath the Deerfoot freeway. Authorities confirmed the location after extensive searches were conducted in the area.
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran and defends global conflict approach in U.N. speech
September 22, 2026
4:00 pm
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, defending his foreign policy approach and predicting a potential deal with Iran post-midterms. He asserted U.S. strength in various global conflicts and announced an upcoming military agreement with Greenland. Trump’s remarks emphasised America’s readiness to confront challenges and maintain its influence abroad.
Boy, 14, stabs girl in shop after she rejects his advances in Gloucestershire
September 22, 2026
3:02 pm
A 14-year-old boy in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, was sentenced to a one-year referral order after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm for stabbing a girl, also 14, during a shop attack on March 15. The incident followed months of obsessive behaviour after she rejected his advances.
Putin and Lukashenko joke about competing as dictators during forum
September 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko commented on his relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, highlighting a joking rivalry over their reputations as dictators.
UN chief warns Israel’s as delegates walkout during Netanyahu’s speech
September 22, 2026
2:30 pm
Saudi King Salman condemned Houthis as a “terrorist militia” in a rare statement following an attack on Mecca.
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