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- US engages in talks with Iran in Switzerland, but who has the upper hand?
- Two children, aged 2 and 4, found dead in car during heatwave in France
- Kazakhstan’s president outlines enhanced EU partnership for growth
- Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader amid fallout
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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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Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
June 22, 2026
4:00 pm
Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, has died at the age of 100 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, as confirmed by his wife, Andrea Mitchell. Greenspan led the Federal Reserve for 18 years, presiding over significant economic stability and crises during his tenure.
England fans from Mexico 1986 reunite in the USA
June 22, 2026
3:00 pm
In a special World Cup feature, “In The Mixer” will provide daily updates on England’s progress, key matches, and missed stories, available at 1pm each day. Subscribers can receive this information via email to stay informed throughout the tournament.
US engages in talks with Iran in Switzerland, but who has the upper hand?
June 22, 2026
2:02 pm
JD Vance discusses US-Iran talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the war in the Middle East, but the Iranians have the edge and demonstrated that when they temporarily walked out after threats made by US President Donald Trump.
Two children, aged 2 and 4, found dead in car during heatwave in France
June 22, 2026
2:00 pm
Authorities in Carpentras, southern France, discovered two young children unresponsive in a parked car during a severe heatwave, prompting urgent investigations.
Kazakhstan’s president outlines enhanced EU partnership for growth
June 22, 2026
12:00 pm
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the country’s evolving role as a pivotal partner for the European Union, marking ten years since the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. He emphasised the importance of strengthening this partnership to enhance trade, investment, and mutual benefits for both regions.
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader amid fallout
June 22, 2026
11:54 am
STARMER RESIGNS
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister and Labour leader.
Potential leadership change prompts debate over party direction.
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