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- Central Okanagan food bank seeks to prevent millions of pounds of food waste
- Nithya Raman defeats Spencer Pratt to advance in Los Angeles mayoral race; California governor’s race results still pending
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The Times - Strike to overwhelm A&E
Summary of the front page
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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French military jet downs Russian drone entering NATO airspace in Latvia
June 9, 2026
6:00 am
A French fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian drone that entered NATO airspace over Latvia, prompting local residents to seek shelter.
France and Germany scrap joint fighter jet programme over disputes
June 9, 2026
5:00 am
France and Germany announced the abandonment of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet programme due to unresolved disagreements between companies involved. This setback hinders European defence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions, although development of the Combat Cloud digital network will proceed.
Trump warns Netanyahu of potential isolation if attacks on Iran persist
June 9, 2026
4:00 am
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continuing attacks on Iran may lead to Israel facing challenges independently. This warning follows a temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran amid ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Both nations have exchanged strikes recently, with no reported casualties.
Central Okanagan food bank seeks to prevent millions of pounds of food waste
June 9, 2026
2:00 am
The Food Rescue Transformation Centre is set to enhance its cold storage capacity, enabling improved management of larger volumes of donated food. This development aims to strengthen the centre’s operational efficiency in addressing food waste and supporting community needs.
Nithya Raman defeats Spencer Pratt to advance in Los Angeles mayoral race; California governor’s race results still pending
June 9, 2026
1:00 am
Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt by less than one percentage point in the race for Los Angeles mayor, following a surge of over 33,000 votes. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is also projected to advance to the general election, with ongoing ballot counting expected to continue for several weeks.
Iran and Israel launch mutual attacks amid rising tensions and ceasefire breach
June 8, 2026
11:23 pm
Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate in the first clash since truce.
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