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- Pennsylvania primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House
- Son of Mango founder Isak Andic arrested following his father’s death during hike
- Mike Collins progresses to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
- Angela Merkel receives European Order of Merit, highlights security concerns
- Diplomats finalise EU-US agreement to eliminate duties on US goods
- Iran warns of further surprises if conflict resumes amid US threats
- Israel launches direct flight to Argentina as part of Latin American outreach
- Housing market in Iran sees high prices leaving tenants with limited choices
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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Pennsylvania primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House
May 20, 2026
3:10 am
Pennsylvania voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, selecting candidates for congressional, gubernatorial, and local races. Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity ran unopposed. U.S. House races included a competitive contest in Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District following Rep. Dwight Evans’ retirement.
Son of Mango founder Isak Andic arrested following his father’s death during hike
May 20, 2026
3:00 am
Police in Spain have arrested Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, in connection with the investigation into his father’s death during a hike.
Mike Collins progresses to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary
May 20, 2026
2:55 am
Get you up to speed: Mike Collins advances to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary Rep. Mike Collins has advanced
Angela Merkel receives European Order of Merit, highlights security concerns
May 20, 2026
2:31 am
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. In her acceptance speech, she emphasised that Europe can no longer assume peace and security, highlighting concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shifting US security policies that indicate a loss of established certainties.
Diplomats finalise EU-US agreement to eliminate duties on US goods
May 20, 2026
2:00 am
Diplomats and MEPs reached an agreement to implement the EU-US pact, which removes duties on most US industrial goods imported into Europe. The deal follows US President Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on EU cars, with MEPs negotiating terms amid ongoing tensions in transatlantic relations.
Iran warns of further surprises if conflict resumes amid US threats
May 20, 2026
1:40 am
A warning has been issued following Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Iran, as he set a two to three day deadline for the country to agree to a deal. This development has raised concerns among international observers.
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