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- At least 90 confirmed dead after gas explosion at Chinese coal mine
- Belgium allows terrorist cell member Mohamed Bakkali temporary prison leaves
- EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
- Russia Plans New Military Doctrine Amidst Ongoing Tensions with NATO
- Trump administration requires most green card applicants to leave the US first
- All London Tube and Overground lines closed during May bank holiday weekend
- Fire destroys makeshift Ebola hospital in Congo after family dispute
- Over 3,500 sign petition against Vincent Bolloré’s influence in French cinema
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
At least 90 confirmed dead after gas explosion at Chinese coal mine
May 23, 2026
1:00 pm
Ninety confirmed dead following a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, with ongoing rescue efforts for trapped workers.
Belgium allows terrorist cell member Mohamed Bakkali temporary prison leaves
May 23, 2026
12:00 pm
Mohamed Bakkali, involved in the November 2015 Paris attacks, has received approval for temporary prison leaves, igniting backlash in Belgium and France. Sentenced to 30 years in France and another 25 in Belgium, his potential parole raises concerns among victims’ advocates and lawmakers regarding justice.
EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
May 23, 2026
11:01 am
EU UPDATE
This morning, key developments in Europe highlight ongoing economic discussions and fresh initiatives within the European Union.
Focus remains on trade, migration, and geopolitical challenges.
Russia Plans New Military Doctrine Amidst Ongoing Tensions with NATO
May 23, 2026
9:00 am
MALDIVES DIVING TRAGEDY
Italian divers died after taking a wrong turn while underwater this morning.
Authorities have seized their equipment amid ongoing investigations into the incident.
Trump administration requires most green card applicants to leave the US first
May 23, 2026
7:00 am
The Trump administration has implemented a new policy that significantly restricts the process for immigrants in the U.S. to obtain permanent residency, mandating that many must return to their home countries to apply for visas. This change may affect hundreds of thousands of individuals, particularly those on temporary visas.
All London Tube and Overground lines closed during May bank holiday weekend
May 23, 2026
6:00 am
Travel disruptions are expected across London over the late May bank holiday weekend due to multiple closures on London Underground and Overground lines, alongside a two-day rail strike affecting West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services. Passengers are advised to plan journeys carefully and consider alternative transport options.
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