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- CCTV released as police search for man linked to sexual assaults in Nottingham
- Family of critically ill baby in Hong Kong seeks private flight to UK
- Poland’s constitutional court faces chaos amid government power grab claims
- Lebanon charges 13 individuals linked to Hezbollah for trafficking explosives
- Eviction of residents from Penticton’s Fairview homeless encampment begins
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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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How to watch live results of the 2026 midterm elections on CBS News
October 31, 2026
5:00 pm
Control of Congress hinges on the 2026 midterm elections, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate races contested. Voters in 39 states will also select governors. CBS News will provide extensive live coverage and analysis across multiple platforms starting at 7 p.m. ET on election night.
CCTV released as police search for man linked to sexual assaults in Nottingham
October 31, 2026
4:00 pm
Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV footage as they investigate a series of alleged sexual assaults in the city centre, believed to involve the same suspect linked to multiple incidents between 2025 and 2026. Two women and two witnesses have provided reports, and further potential assaults have been identified.
Family of critically ill baby in Hong Kong seeks private flight to UK
October 31, 2026
3:00 pm
A critically ill baby from Nottinghamshire is stranded in Hong Kong, requiring a private ambulance flight for repatriation to the UK for urgent medical care.
Poland’s constitutional court faces chaos amid government power grab claims
October 31, 2026
11:01 am
POLAND COURT CRISIS
Riot police were deployed to the constitutional court overnight after a judge’s suspension sparked protests. Key political figures continue to weigh in on the escalating turmoil.
Lebanon charges 13 individuals linked to Hezbollah for trafficking explosives
October 31, 2026
10:00 am
A Lebanese military court has charged 13 individuals allegedly linked to Hezbollah with trafficking explosives, following the seizure of 780kg of explosives at a checkpoint. The group asserts the explosives were intended for use against Israeli forces, while Beirut authorities face increasing pressure to disarm Hezbollah’s military wing.
Eviction of residents from Penticton’s Fairview homeless encampment begins
October 31, 2026
9:00 am
Residents of the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton began vacating the site on Friday, following a court-ordered injunction due to safety concerns. As individuals left, questions remained about available support and shelter resources, with outreach workers assisting those affected by the eviction.
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