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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Lithuanian police secure site where drone debris was discovered

Lithuanian Military Police secured a site near Pratkūnai on Tuesday after debris from a drone was found following its shootdown. The drone’s origin and purpose remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident near the Kaunas Reservoir, approximately 100 kilometres west of Vilnius.

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Russia launches drone strike on Ukrainian train after officials’ visit

What’s going on?
Russia launched a drone strike near the Ukraine-Poland border, targeting a train filled with soldiers and military equipment. The strike occurred shortly after foreign leaders, including UK officials, had departed the area. No casualties have been reported from the attack.

The BBC reports, “Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station,” emphasising the timing and the involvement of notable leaders. In contrast, CNN’s headline states, “Russia’s drone strike near Ukraine-Poland border puts NATO neighbors on edge,” which focuses on regional tensions and NATO’s response. The BBC’s framing highlights political context, while CNN underscores security implications for neighbouring NATO countries.

Coverage analysed: BBC | CNN

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US government bond yield reaches 19-year high as oil prices rise sharply

The 10-year US Treasury yield reached 5.02 per cent on Tuesday, marking its highest level since 2007 amid rising oil prices. Global bond yields are also climbing, with Germany’s 10-year yield hitting 3.554 per cent, as markets react to ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting energy supply.

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Supreme Court upholds ruling blocking Postal Service mail ballot regulations

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting regulations ahead of the midterm elections. The decision addresses concerns over potential voter disenfranchisement and allows the ongoing legal challenge to proceed without immediate implementation of the disputed rules.

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