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- Canada commemorates U.S. Independence Day with military fly-past and celebrations
- Trump warns of communist threat in Mount Rushmore speech before July 4th
- Meghan and children will not accompany Harry during London trip next week
- Germany requires doctor’s note for first day of sick leave under new rules
- Germany recovers Soviet Second World War gun from Neisse river
- European Commission chief warns of looming housing crisis across EU.
- Ukrainian Woman Named Suspect in Monaco Bomb Attack, Interpol Confirms
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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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Canada commemorates U.S. Independence Day with military fly-past and celebrations
July 4, 2026
5:00 pm
Canada is commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary with a military fly-past, a light display at Niagara Falls, the planting of 250 maple trees, and a message from Mark Carney, highlighting the significance of the occasion for both nations.
Trump warns of communist threat in Mount Rushmore speech before July 4th
July 4, 2026
3:00 pm
President Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States with a speech at Mount Rushmore, highlighting American culture and cautioning against a resurgence of communism. He advocated for voter identification laws and emphasized the importance of American identity, defining patriotism in opposition to communist ideologies.
Meghan and children will not accompany Harry during London trip next week
July 4, 2026
2:00 pm
Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet will not accompany Prince Harry on his upcoming visit to London. Despite previous intentions to travel for the Invictus Games countdown, Harry’s request for taxpayer-funded police protection was denied, preventing their attendance.
Germany requires doctor’s note for first day of sick leave under new rules
July 4, 2026
1:00 pm
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes new rules requiring German workers to obtain a sick note from a doctor on the first day of absence to improve economic performance.
Germany recovers Soviet Second World War gun from Neisse river
July 4, 2026
11:00 am
Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has recovered a Soviet Second World War M1943 infantry gun from the Neisse River near Forst. Excavation work near the Polish border uncovered the well-preserved weapon, now set for disposal at the KMBD’s facility in Kummersdorf.
European Commission chief warns of looming housing crisis across EU.
July 4, 2026
10:02 am
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