- Trump claims Iran considers him its ‘number one target’ for assassination
- More than 6,500 march in Bosnia to commemorate Srebrenica genocide victims
- Europa League — Thursday’s 6th July fixtures
- Indonesia’s free meals programme faces corruption and waste allegations
- Protesters rally outside Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office over new regulations
- JD Vance addresses Iran and 2020 election during press conference
- Student pilot lands Cessna solo after instructor falls to his death mid-flight
- Barcelona records highest temperature in 112 years at 40.5C
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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Trump claims Iran considers him its ‘number one target’ for assassination
Donald Trump has stated he may be a target for assassination by Iran, highlighting ongoing tensions following US military actions against Iranian sites.

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Protesters rally outside Doug Ford’s Etobicoke office over new regulations
Attendees at the recent rally expressed concerns over Ontario’s newly established regulatory body for personal support workers, highlighting fears about the potential impact on employment and standards within the sector.
JD Vance addresses Iran and 2020 election during press conference
Vice President JD Vance condemned Iran at a Milwaukee press conference, stating that any attacks on ships would prompt a strong U.S. response. He also criticised Democrats regarding sexual assault allegations involving Graham Platner. Lindsey Reiser reported from the event.
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