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- Mother and daughter die from cancer within 10 hours of each other in Brazil
- Leo begins pilgrimage at Lourdes with prayer at Grotto of Apparitions.
- Pope Leo XIV draws 700,000 attendees at Mass in Paris
- Seven-year-old boy starts fire using blow torch and propane cylinder in B.C.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and allowing nuclear inspectors
- Aeroflot plane has remained at Geneva airport since 2022 due to sanctions
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Daily Mirror - Mum’s bravery and cowardice of a killer
Summary of the front page
The Daily Mirror leads with Thomas Cashman’s 42-year prison sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, with the nine-year-old’s mother Cheryl Korbel telling the court: “His actions have left the biggest hole in our lives.”
Cashman’s “cowardice” is viewed as a direct contrast to the “bravery” of Olivia’s mum Cheryl for the paper.
The front page also reports on TV presenter Philip Schofield after his brother, Timothy, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teenage boy over a three-year period.
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Mother and daughter die from cancer within 10 hours of each other in Brazil
September 26, 2026
11:00 pm
A mother and daughter in Mogi Guacu, Brazil, both passed away from cancer hours apart, prompting a joint funeral for Cibele Marchis, 28, and Maria Elisabete Nogueira, 56.
Leo begins pilgrimage at Lourdes with prayer at Grotto of Apparitions.
September 26, 2026
10:00 pm
Pope Leo began his pilgrimage in Lourdes, offering a prayer at the Grotto of the Apparitions, a significant site where Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. This location remains one of the most-visited shrines in the Catholic faith.
Pope Leo XIV draws 700,000 attendees at Mass in Paris
September 26, 2026
9:00 pm
What’s going on?
Pope Leo XIV has launched his visit to France, drawing large crowds across Paris. An estimated 700,000 people attended an outdoor Mass, marking the largest event of his French tour. The Pope’s visit continues to generate significant public interest and participation.
AP News highlights the scale of the event with the headline, “Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass,” emphasising the magnitude of attendance. In contrast, NPR focuses on the Pope’s broader message, stating, “Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip,” framing the visit within a context of technological concern.
Coverage analysed: AP News | NPR
Seven-year-old boy starts fire using blow torch and propane cylinder in B.C.
September 26, 2026
7:00 pm
A seven-year-old boy started a fire at his home on 18 September after discovering a small blow torch and connecting it to a propane cylinder, according to police. Authorities are investigating the incident following the blaze, which raised concerns regarding safety.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and allowing nuclear inspectors
September 26, 2026
5:00 pm
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted a “distrustful atmosphere” between Iran and the U.S., questioning the sincerity of potential negotiations. Following President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pezeshkian stated that Iran would abide by agreements if the U.S. reciprocates.
Aeroflot plane has remained at Geneva airport since 2022 due to sanctions
September 26, 2026
4:00 pm
The Aeroflot A321, named after soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, has remained grounded at Geneva airport since 2022 due to sanctions, accruing £1.4 million in charges.
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