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Metro - NHS private ambulance cost £1m a week
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The NHS is spending “£1m a week” on private ambulances, according to Metro.
The front page reports the health service is spending more than £1m a week on private ambulances to attend emergencies, such as road traffic accidents and strokes. The article quotes a member of the health union Unison as saying the measure is due to a lack of long-term investment in the healthcare system.
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GCHQ chief warns of increasing Russian threats to UK infrastructure and security
May 28, 2026
4:00 am
GCHQ’s head warns of escalating Russian threats to critical infrastructure and democratic processes in the UK, urging heightened urgency in cybersecurity measures.
Italy debates foreign policy shift amid growing tensions with allies
May 28, 2026
3:00 am
Giorgia Meloni’s government faces increasing tension with historic allies, the US and Israel, as calls grow for European sanctions against Israeli officials following controversial remarks by Itamar Ben-Gvir. The shift in Italy’s foreign policy has sparked debate among political figures amid concerns of self-sanctioning trade impacts.
US conducts strikes on Iranian military site amid ongoing ceasefire efforts
May 28, 2026
1:00 am
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting a control station in Bandar Abbas. Although described as defensive measures, the strikes challenge the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The situation evolves as diplomatic discussions continue regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
Experts warn Putin may compel Belarus to engage in Ukraine conflict
May 27, 2026
11:00 pm
Expert warns of a serious possibility that Belarus, under pressure from Putin, may join Russia in the war against Ukraine amid ongoing military developments.
Nicolas Sarkozy defends against allegations of Libyan campaign funding
May 27, 2026
10:00 pm
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated on Wednesday before the Paris Court of Appeal that he has “not betrayed the trust of the French people” regarding allegations of Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy faces renewed charges of corruption, campaign financing, and concealment as his appeal progresses.
Alabama petitions Supreme Court for approval of rejected congressional map
May 27, 2026
9:00 pm
Republicans in Alabama have requested the US Supreme Court to approve a previously rejected congressional map, citing recent legal changes. They argue that this map, dismissed in 2023 for racial discrimination, is essential for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, despite ongoing legal challenges.
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