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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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Ukrainian presidency dismisses claims linking stolen Cézanne to Zelenskyy
April 27, 2026
5:00 am
A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.
EU parliament warns of potential concentration risks in Mercosur trade deal
April 27, 2026
2:00 am
A letter circulating in the European Parliament raises concerns over potential abuses of quota allocation in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The document highlights risks of concentration among major South American agricultural firms, urging stricter control mechanisms as the agreement enters force on 1 May.
Premier League — Monday’s 27th Apr fixtures
April 27, 2026
1:00 am
Catch the latest fixtures and results from the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and MLS today! Premier League |
The war that’s quietly hitting your wallet – Beneficiaries, the square mile – Editorial
April 26, 2026
10:24 pm
If fuel prices feel like they’re creeping up again, or the weekly shop never quite settles, the reason doesn’t start
Buckingham Palace reviews security for King Charles ahead of US visit
April 26, 2026
10:00 pm
Security for King Charles is under review following a shooting in Washington, DC. Buckingham Palace will engage in discussions with US counterparts to assess the impact on the upcoming state visit scheduled for April 27-30. The King is being kept fully informed of developments.
Kaja Kallas criticises Hungary’s veto impact on EU democratic principles
April 26, 2026
9:00 pm
High Representative Kaja Kallas has condemned the misuse of vetoes within the European Union, asserting it undermines democratic integrity. Reflecting on Viktor Orbán’s tenure, she emphasised the need for collective decision-making, urging reforms to enhance the EU’s effectiveness amid geopolitical challenges.
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