- Trump comments on controversial Luka Dončić trade during Dallas speech
- James Cleverly warns Londoners feel unsafe walking the streets amid rising costs
- 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
The Guardian - NHS delays risking harming thousands of children
Summary of the front page
Health is the focus of the Guardian’s front page, too – as a senior doctor warns that thousands of children face “lifelong” health impacts amid long waits for NHS treatment.
The paper’s lead story looks at the impact of the nearly 15,000 paediatric operations that were postponed last year – an increase on the 2021 figures that has been highlighted by the Liberal Democrats.
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Trump comments on controversial Luka Dončić trade during Dallas speech
President Trump criticised the NBA trade that transferred Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers during a speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention. He labelled it potentially among the worst trades in sports history, while referencing the 1919 sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

James Cleverly warns Londoners feel unsafe walking the streets amid rising costs
Sir James Cleverly, the Conservative front-runner for the 2028 London mayoral election, emphasised the need to address public safety concerns as crime fears persist despite declining statistics. He committed to tackling petty crime and enhancing late-night transport to restore London’s appeal amid rising living costs.

Scientists uncover cause of 3,000-year mystery behind ‘screaming mummy’
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
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
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
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.
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