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- At least 13 dead after military aircraft crashes during emergency landing in DRC
- Protesters rally in Granada to support Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction
- Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
- Beaumont driving safety training campus receives £38.5 million from province
- Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using redrawn congressional map ahead of elections
- Woman defends café complaint near Auschwitz amid international criticism
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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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At least 13 dead after military aircraft crashes during emergency landing in DRC
September 26, 2026
5:00 am
A military aircraft crashed in Kenge, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board, including high-ranking officers.
Protesters rally in Granada to support Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction
September 26, 2026
4:00 am
Protesters rallied outside Granada city hall on Thursday, advocating for 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, evicted from her Madrid apartment on September 23. Demonstrations in her support, sparked by rising housing costs, took place across Spain, highlighting concerns for older tenants and escalating housing affordability issues.
Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
September 26, 2026
2:00 am
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kenge, Kwango province, on Friday, killing at least 14 people, including senior military officials and civilians. The aircraft lost power while en route to Kinshasa from Kikwit, resulting in the tragedy as it crashed into a residential area. An investigation is underway.
Beaumont driving safety training campus receives £38.5 million from province
September 26, 2026
1:00 am
The Alberta Motor Transport Association Safety Campus will offer specialised, hands-on training for law enforcement and commercial drivers, enhancing skills and safety standards within the industry. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using redrawn congressional map ahead of elections
September 25, 2026
11:00 pm
The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from implementing a redistricted congressional map to be used in the upcoming elections, allowing the 2022 district lines to remain in effect. The ruling comes as ballots have already been printed and absentee voting has commenced.
Woman defends café complaint near Auschwitz amid international criticism
September 25, 2026
10:00 pm
Lyn Pearman faces international backlash after criticising a café at Auschwitz, prompting discussions on respect for Holocaust memorials and experiences.
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