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- Smart unveils smallest electric car model in the UK, set for 2024 launch
- Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from French Open due to wrist injury
- Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster amid ongoing war
- US and EU sign agreement to coordinate critical minerals supply chain
- Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla injured by bull during fight in Seville
- EU leaders seek stronger ties with Middle East partners amid Iran war
- Condom manufacturer raises prices by 30% amid increasing demand from Iran war
- MPs back legalising euthanasia for terminally ill adults in Commons vote
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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Smart unveils smallest electric car model in the UK, set for 2024 launch
April 25, 2026
4:00 am
The Smart #2, set to launch in the UK in 2024, will be the smallest electric car on the market, measuring under 2.8 metres. With a range of 186 miles and quick charging capabilities, it’s designed for urban agility. Stay tuned for its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from French Open due to wrist injury
April 25, 2026
3:00 am
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has announced he will not defend his French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz also withdrew from the Italian Open, following setbacks from an injury sustained at the Barcelona Open earlier this month.
Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster amid ongoing war
April 25, 2026
1:00 am
On April 26, 2026, Ukraine marks 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history. The site, now a ghost town, continues to resonate with the trauma of its past. Visit to learn about its lasting impact and the ongoing effects of radiation.
US and EU sign agreement to coordinate critical minerals supply chain
April 24, 2026
11:00 pm
The European Union and United States firmed their collaboration on critical minerals, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance supply chain diversity and bolster national security. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the importance of a broadening mineral base to mitigate risks associated with over-concentration in specific regions.
Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla injured by bull during fight in Seville
April 24, 2026
9:00 pm
Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla sustained severe injuries during a fight at the Real Maestranza bullring in Seville. Gored by the bull Clandestino, he suffered a 10cm rectal tear. Morante is expected to remain in hospital for at least a week.
EU leaders seek stronger ties with Middle East partners amid Iran war
April 24, 2026
8:00 pm
EU leaders have committed to enhancing security and economic ties with Middle East partners while advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. Talks in Cyprus included discussions on rising energy prices due to the conflict and the potential formation of a multinational force to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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