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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Four people hospitalised following stabbing incident in Bromley High Street

Four individuals were hospitalised following a knife attack on Bromley High Street in south London. Police and paramedics responded shortly before 2.30pm, treating the victims before transporting them. London’s Air Ambulance was also dispatched to the scene as crowds gathered by a police cordon.

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Greek authorities investigate Giorgos Mazonakis’s sudden death at clinic

The investigation into the unexpected death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has captured significant attention in Greece and Cyprus. Mazonakis collapsed during a scheduled plasmapheresis at a central Athens medical practice, raising critical questions about the procedure’s handling and the facility’s compliance with health regulations.

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Five dead and dozens missing in Philippine ferry fire off Palawan

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The Philippines confirmed a ferry fire off Palawan, killing five people and leaving many missing. The incident occurred on the MV June Aster, which was carrying more than 200 passengers and crew. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the area.

The BBC reported, “Five dead and 86 missing as ‘heartbreaking’ fire breaks out on Philippines ferry,” emphasising the emotional impact and number of missing individuals. In contrast, Reuters stated, “Philippines deploys vessels as rescuers seek access to burned ferry,” focusing more on the logistical response to the disaster.

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Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones attempted to prevent journalist’s union role

A Hong Kong court has found Dow Jones guilty of attempting to deter journalist Selina Cheng from assuming a leadership role in the Hong Kong Journalists Association. However, the publisher was acquitted of unlawful dismissal, citing corporate restructuring as the cause of her redundancy. Sentencing is pending.

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