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- 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
- Six confirmed dead after building collapse in Athens following explosion
- Trump cancels $810 million in congressionally approved funding
- Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries, Intensifying Conflict Amid Attacks
- Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal amid ongoing tensions
- B.C. Lions rise in standings following victory against Roughriders
- Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending, drawing criticism from lawmakers
Daily Mirror - We save lives for £14 an hour
Summary of the front page
The Daily Mirror reports junior doctors are being paid as little as £14 an hour to carry out vital operations. Citing the British Medical Association (BMA) union as its source, the paper claims a junior doctor with 10 years’ experience is paid about £28 an hour while one with a year’s experience gets just £14.09.
There is also a look ahead to the new series of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, featuring new judge Bruno Tonioli, which starts this weekend.
The front page also pictures Prince William and his brother Harry as new TV show will explore why Prince William didn’t go to war but Harry did.
Today's top stories
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.
Six confirmed dead after building collapse in Athens following explosion
September 26, 2026
2:00 pm
Six people have died after a building collapsed in Athens due to an explosion on Friday morning. The victims include four US tourists and a British man, aged 78, living on the second floor. Search operations involved around 30 firefighters and specialised equipment, while authorities investigate the cause.
Trump cancels $810 million in congressionally approved funding
September 26, 2026
1:00 pm
What’s happening?
The White House announced the cancellation of nearly $1 billion in previously approved funding, a move that sparked significant backlash among lawmakers. The decision has raised legal and ethical questions regarding budgetary authority and government spending.
In contrasting headlines, The Guardian states, “Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by Congress,” emphasizing the action itself, while ABC News reports, “White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it ‘clear violation’ of law,” which highlights the implications and potential legal ramifications of the decision. The first focuses on the executive action as a process of cancellation, while the latter underscores the conflict it creates with legislative approval, reflecting a tension between government branches.
Coverage analyzed: The Guardian | ABC News | NBC News | Fox News
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries, Intensifying Conflict Amid Attacks
September 26, 2026
11:01 am
ISRAEL UN CRITICISM
Prime Minister Netanyahu criticises Israel’s detractors at the UN this morning, while protests in New York lead to multiple arrests.
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal amid ongoing tensions
September 26, 2026
10:00 am
US President Donald Trump has dismissed an Iranian ceasefire proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources. Trump reportedly doubts Iran’s commitment to US demands, which include halting nuclear ambitions and ensuring maritime safety. Potential renewed conflict could follow the US midterm elections in November.
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