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The Times - Strike to overwhelm A&E
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The Times says up to half of doctors in England will be absent during the four days of junior doctors’ strikes next week.
There are concerns that patient safety is at risk and that A&E departments could be overwhelmed.
The four-day walkout will begin on Tuesday after the bank holiday weekend and involve up to half of doctors in England. The British Medical Association said it would call off industrial action if ministers set out a “credible offer” to restore junior doctor pay to 2008 levels, the paper says.
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Witnesses recount ‘harrowing’ scene as lifeless mother and son found in River Brent
April 27, 2026
12:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A mother and her seven-year-old son have been tragically identified after being pulled from the River Brent in west London yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were unable to revive them despite immediate efforts.
Germany sees surge in conscientious objector applications in 2026
April 27, 2026
10:00 am
Germany registered 2,656 conscientious objector applications in early 2026, exceeding two-thirds of 2025’s total. This increase follows new military service legislation requiring young men born in 2008 or later to register for potential conscription amid discussions on bolstering the Bundeswehr’s personnel numbers.
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April 27, 2026
8:00 am
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Police chase and collide with learner driver in search for London gang members
April 27, 2026
7:00 am
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Overnight, police arrested more than 80 individuals for drug-related offences across the UK. The operation led to the seizure of vehicles, weapons, and cash, highlighting ongoing efforts against organised crime.
Authorities utilised ANPR technology to identify suspects involved in serious crime.
Ukrainian presidency dismisses claims linking stolen Cézanne to Zelenskyy
April 27, 2026
5:00 am
A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.
EU parliament warns of potential concentration risks in Mercosur trade deal
April 27, 2026
2:00 am
A letter circulating in the European Parliament raises concerns over potential abuses of quota allocation in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The document highlights risks of concentration among major South American agricultural firms, urging stricter control mechanisms as the agreement enters force on 1 May.
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