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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A gunman opened fire in Kraków’s main square, resulting in six fatalities and multiple injuries. Polish authorities are investigating the incident and have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene. Emergency services responded quickly, treating the wounded at the location.

Coverage varied significantly, with AP reporting, “Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing 6 people and injuring 15,” emphasising the immediate incident and its casualties. In contrast, BBC framed the event as, “Krakow shooting updates: Gunman who killed six believed to have been inspired by far-right ideology, minister says,” highlighting potential motivations behind the attack. This contrast shifts focus from the event itself to the implications of ideology and future security concerns.

Coverage analysed: AP News | BBC | Reuters | CNN

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