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- Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast
- Irish woman arrested at Gran Canaria airport after failing to pay £2,100 hotel bill
- Montenegro’s accession finances may set EU budget precedent for future members
- China and Philippines exchange blame after sailor injured in sea incident
- Saskatoon delays University Bridge reopening, increasing repair costs by £213,000
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk and alcohol
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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.
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Russian warship conducts live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast
July 21, 2026
7:00 am
A Russian warship conducted a live-fire artillery exercise 40 miles off Plymouth’s coast, monitored by the Royal Navy. The Russian frigate Neustrashimy notified HMS Tyne of its intentions before the 30-minute operation, which required the patrol vessel to maintain a safer distance.
Irish woman arrested at Gran Canaria airport after failing to pay £2,100 hotel bill
July 21, 2026
6:00 am
An Irish woman has been arrested at Gran Canaria Airport after allegedly failing to pay a £2,100 hotel bill during her stay.
Montenegro’s accession finances may set EU budget precedent for future members
July 21, 2026
5:00 am
Montenegro’s EU accession process could establish a significant precedent for financing future enlargements, with the European Commission proposing a financial package of €3.2 billion. This amount underscores complex budget discussions as member states debate the implications for the EU’s long-term budget negotiations.
China and Philippines exchange blame after sailor injured in sea incident
July 21, 2026
4:00 am
China and the Philippines are exchanging accusations following a maritime incident near the Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to a Philippine sailor. The Philippine military alleges a Chinese coastguard vessel harassed their outpost, while China claims the Philippine boats initiated the confrontation.
Saskatoon delays University Bridge reopening, increasing repair costs by £213,000
July 21, 2026
2:00 am
Saskatoon has postponed the reopening of the University Bridge, citing construction delays and the need for more extensive repair work. The revised timeline for completion remains unclear as officials assess the situation.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, milk and alcohol
July 21, 2026
12:00 am
President Trump has announced a 50% tariff on a variety of Canadian goods, including hockey equipment and alcoholic beverages, effective from 19 August. This decision follows accusations of unfair trade practices by Canada in response to previous U.S. tariffs. The situation highlights rising tensions between the two nations.
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