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- Concerns rise in Kelowna following two extortion-related incidents confirmed by RCMP
- GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, plus primaries in California and Oklahoma
- American man mistaken for child abuser while saving son from choking
- UN report reveals at least 58 countries contaminated by landmines
- Manitoba extends disaster aid eligibility for residents affected by flood
- US and Iran set to formalise peace deal on Friday as Trump warns Israel
- Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is safe but shipping companies remain cautious
- British father claims torture in Dubai jail amid new abuse allegations
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
Concerns rise in Kelowna following two extortion-related incidents confirmed by RCMP
June 17, 2026
2:51 am
Kelowna has reported a rise in crime, with a particular increase in extortion cases. Authorities are investigating the trend as part of broader concerns regarding public safety in the area, reflecting changes in criminal behaviour over recent years.
GOP runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, plus primaries in California and Oklahoma
June 17, 2026
1:00 am
Polls have closed in Georgia, where voters participated in a runoff for the GOP Senate primary. Rep. Mike Collins is projected to defeat Derek Dooley, aiming to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The runoff follows a primary where no candidate secured a majority.
American man mistaken for child abuser while saving son from choking
June 16, 2026
11:00 pm
A Texan man is cleared of child abuse claims after footage misidentified his Heimlich manoeuvre on his adopted son as wrongdoing in Bogotá, Colombia.
UN report reveals at least 58 countries contaminated by landmines
June 16, 2026
10:00 pm
At least 58 states and territories are affected by anti-personnel mines, according to UN rights chief Volker Türk. The report highlights significant civilian casualties, with approximately 90% of victims in 2024 being civilians, primarily in Myanmar, Syria, and Afghanistan. Recommitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty is urged.
Manitoba extends disaster aid eligibility for residents affected by flood
June 16, 2026
7:00 pm
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents who failed to purchase flood insurance prior to last week’s storm can still receive disaster aid. This decision aims to support affected individuals as recovery efforts continue following the significant flooding.
US and Iran set to formalise peace deal on Friday as Trump warns Israel
June 16, 2026
6:00 pm
Oil dips to $80 per barrel, the lowest since March, on news of the Strait of Hormuz reopening as part of the Middle East live deal.
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