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- Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in attack on Kyiv, killing two
- Global Sumud Flotilla activists clash with police at Bilbao airport
- Sunday morning with Lee Cowan featuring Concours d’LeMons and Patti LaBelle
- Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime pay with £5 billion cost to government
- Billionaire donor Christopher Harborne acquires luxury Kamalaya resort in Thailand
- Russia deploys “Oreshnik” missile in Kyiv as part of retaliatory strikes
- US plans new military strikes against Iran amid ongoing diplomatic talks
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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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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in attack on Kyiv, killing two
May 24, 2026
8:00 pm
Russia has launched its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in an attack on Kyiv, resulting in casualties and damage across the city.
Global Sumud Flotilla activists clash with police at Bilbao airport
May 24, 2026
7:00 pm
Clashes erupted at Bilbao airport as Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrived in Spain, leading to police charges and four arrests. Israel has since summoned a Spanish diplomat, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in Spain’s handling of the situation.
Sunday morning with Lee Cowan featuring Concours d’LeMons and Patti LaBelle
May 24, 2026
5:00 pm
Lee Cowan hosted a segment featuring the Concours d’LeMons, showcasing unusual vehicles, alongside a discussion on Iranian propaganda and an interview with singer Patti LaBelle. The programme aimed to highlight diverse cultural topics through informative storytelling.
Reform UK proposes tax-free overtime pay with £5 billion cost to government
May 24, 2026
4:00 pm
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced a proposed £5 billion tax break for overtime work, aimed at workers earning under £75,000. The plan could impact 90% of employees, but both Labour and Conservative representatives questioned the funding sources for the initiative.
Billionaire donor Christopher Harborne acquires luxury Kamalaya resort in Thailand
May 24, 2026
3:00 pm
Chakrit Sakunkrit, known as Christopher Harborne, acquired the Kamalaya resort in Koh Samui in 2021, transforming it into a luxury health spa and contributing £22 million to Reform UK.
Russia deploys “Oreshnik” missile in Kyiv as part of retaliatory strikes
May 24, 2026
2:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the Russian deployment of the “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile in Kyiv, following Moscow’s acknowledgment of a retaliatory launch. The missile’s use has drawn sharp condemnation from European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, who denounced the escalation.
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