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- Scientists uncover cause of 3,000-year mystery behind ‘screaming mummy’
- August 2026 recorded the highest global temperatures ever, says Copernicus
- Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report of UAE warning before October 7 attack
- Calgary mayor emphasises fiscal discipline for budget decisions amid deficits
- GOP candidates in battleground races opt out of Trump-backed midterm convention
- Jeremy Corbyn asserts commitment to fighting for a free Palestine despite travel ban by Israel
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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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Scientists uncover cause of 3,000-year mystery behind ‘screaming mummy’
September 10, 2026
6:00 am
Scientists have identified a possible cause for the unusual facial expression of an Egyptian mummy, found in Thebes, attributed to a phenomenon known as cadaveric spasm.
August 2026 recorded the highest global temperatures ever, says Copernicus
September 10, 2026
5:00 am
August 2026 was officially confirmed as the hottest month on record, matching July 2023, with a global average temperature of 16.96°C, 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels. This trend indicates a continued climate crisis exacerbated by global warming, significantly impacting European weather patterns and ecosystems.
Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report of UAE warning before October 7 attack
September 10, 2026
4:00 am
Benjamin Netanyahu plans to sue Haaretz over its report alleging he was warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed of impending Hamas attacks prior to October 7, 2023. Netanyahu has labelled the claims “fabricated” and stated that no record of such a conversation exists in his call logs.
Calgary mayor emphasises fiscal discipline for budget decisions amid deficits
September 10, 2026
2:00 am
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas acknowledged the city’s $50 billion infrastructure deficit will not be resolved in one budget or council term, emphasising the need for ongoing efforts from council to address the issue incrementally.
GOP candidates in battleground races opt out of Trump-backed midterm convention
September 10, 2026
12:00 am
President Trump described this week’s Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas as a unique rally, despite many candidates in competitive races planning to skip the event. Only four out of 60 contacted battleground candidates confirmed attendance, highlighting divisions within the party as it navigates declining approval ratings and challenges ahead of November elections.
Jeremy Corbyn asserts commitment to fighting for a free Palestine despite travel ban by Israel
September 9, 2026
11:00 pm
The Israeli government has banned 12 British MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, from entering Israel, highlighting concerns over accountability for actions in Palestine.
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