Daily Mirror - We save lives for £14 an hour

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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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Iran and Oman near agreement on Strait of Hormuz transit deal

What’s going on?
Iran and Oman have confirmed negotiations aimed at facilitating transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions focus on a potential agreement following tensions in the region. Officials are actively working on resolving logistical issues to enhance maritime crossings.
The framing differs notably among coverage. Reuters headlines “Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway,” suggesting a cautious optimism yet highlighting limitations. In contrast, BBC conveys, “Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait,” which emphasises ongoing diplomatic efforts alongside apprehension regarding practical outcomes.
Coverage analysed: Reuters | BBC | The New York Times | CNN

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Burnham explores options to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is actively seeking to prevent the early release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of PC Andrew Harper in 2019. The Government has resisted calls to exclude them, despite changes reducing early release numbers from 6,000 to 5,000.

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Drone explodes near Bulgarian gas pipeline border with Romania

A drone exploded in Bulgaria near the Romanian border on Saturday, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace before detonating close to a gas pipeline compressor station. Authorities are investigating the incident amid increasing surveillance operations. No casualties were reported.

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