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- West Kelowna’s new mayor Stephen Johnston aims to restore public confidence
- Trump instructed DOJ not to challenge ruling on firearms restrictions
- Couple die in boating accident in Venice months after their wedding
- Greek parliament lifts immunity of Dimitris Avramopoulos for investigation
- Third person dies from malaria outbreak near Frankfurt Airport
- Impact of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike on Canadian dollar and borrowers
- Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl dies at the age of 84
- 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound vandalised in Somerset
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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West Kelowna’s new mayor Stephen Johnston aims to restore public confidence
September 18, 2026
2:00 am
Stephen Johnston, a two-term councillor, has been acclaimed as the city’s next mayor following a lack of competing candidates for the position. Johnston’s unopposed selection marks a significant step in the local political landscape.
Trump instructed DOJ not to challenge ruling on firearms restrictions
September 18, 2026
12:00 am
President Trump has instructed the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that relaxes regulations on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers. This decision permits broader possession and sale of these firearms, potentially complicating federal firearms prosecutions and challenging the Justice Department’s traditional duty to uphold existing laws.
Couple die in boating accident in Venice months after their wedding
September 17, 2026
11:00 pm
Sean Michieli and Gabriella Querino died in a boating accident in Venice, months after their wedding, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Greek parliament lifts immunity of Dimitris Avramopoulos for investigation
September 17, 2026
10:00 pm
The Greek parliament has voted overwhelmingly to lift the parliamentary immunity of former European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, facilitating the ongoing Belgian investigation into the Qatargate scandal. Avramopoulos, who denies any wrongdoing, requested the immunity’s removal to cooperate fully with authorities.
Third person dies from malaria outbreak near Frankfurt Airport
September 17, 2026
8:00 pm
A third person has died from malaria in a cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, following two recent infections in the Schwanheim district. German officials reported that the parasites likely arrived via a mosquito onboard aircraft. Authorities have alerted local doctors to be vigilant for malaria symptoms among patients.
Impact of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike on Canadian dollar and borrowers
September 17, 2026
7:00 pm
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, a move that could increase pressure on the Bank of Canada, according to multiple economists. The implications for Canadian monetary policy remain uncertain as markets respond.
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