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- Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods worth $20 billion
- US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement for civilian programme
- Modelling scout linked to Epstein investigation found dead at home near Paris
- Ireland’s politicians outline plans for EU presidency amid key challenges
- Toronto officer provided burner phones from lost property to accused colleague
- House passes bill to restrict stock trading by members of Congress
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The Observer - Hospitals in frantic bid to fill gaps left by Doctors’ strike
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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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Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods worth $20 billion
July 23, 2026
4:00 am
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed imposing a 50 per cent tariff on various Canadian products, affecting approximately $20 billion worth of goods. This potential measure is part of ongoing trade discussions between the two nations.
US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement for civilian programme
July 23, 2026
2:00 am
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
Modelling scout linked to Epstein investigation found dead at home near Paris
July 23, 2026
1:00 am
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout implicated in the Epstein files, has been found dead at his home near Paris, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.
Ireland’s politicians outline plans for EU presidency amid key challenges
July 23, 2026
12:00 am
Ireland’s Minister for International Development Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin MP Rose Conway-Walsh debate Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency, focusing on military neutrality and defence strategy. Richmond emphasizes Ireland’s historical influence, while Conway-Walsh stresses the need to uphold core national values amid growing pressures on military policy.
Toronto officer provided burner phones from lost property to accused colleague
July 22, 2026
10:52 pm
Constable Derek McCormick has pleaded guilty to theft over £5,000 for stealing a cellphone, along with one count of breach of trust. The case highlights concerns regarding officer conduct and integrity within the police force. Further details on sentencing have yet to be announced.
House passes bill to restrict stock trading by members of Congress
July 22, 2026
9:00 pm
The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, aiming to limit stock trading by Congress members. The bill, which requires disclosures of stock sales, received bipartisan support but drew criticism for not imposing stricter limits. A voter ID provision complicated its backing among Democrats.
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