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- European drivers face rising fuel costs as Iran conflict disrupts oil markets
- Iran executes nine political prisoners in a week amid ongoing protests
- Trump unveils ambitious $1.5 trillion defense budget plan
- Irina Papancheva releases ‘Brussels Naked’, exploring life in Brussels
- US authorities arrest grand-niece of slain Iranian commander amid crackdown
- Pepsi pulls sponsorship of Wireless Festival following Kanye West’s booking
- Serbian police find explosives near gas pipeline to Hungary
- U.S. Soldier Rescued in Iran After Downed Fighter Jet, Trump Confirms
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
European drivers face rising fuel costs as Iran conflict disrupts oil markets
April 5, 2026
8:00 pm
European drivers face soaring fuel prices as the Iran war disrupts oil markets, leading EU states to implement measures including fuel tax cuts, price caps, and stricter regulations. These actions aim to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amid escalating costs.
Iran executes nine political prisoners in a week amid ongoing protests
April 5, 2026
7:00 pm
Iran executed nine political prisoners in just seven days, including 19-year-old Mohammad Amin Biglari and 30-year-old Shahin Vahedparast Kolor, as reported by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). These actions highlight the regime’s tactic to quell dissent amid ongoing protests.
Trump unveils ambitious $1.5 trillion defense budget plan
April 5, 2026
6:00 pm
Trump proposes a historic $1.5trn defence budget with a $500bn increase, cutting non-defence spending by 10% for fiscal 2027.
Irina Papancheva releases ‘Brussels Naked’, exploring life in Brussels
April 5, 2026
5:00 pm
Bulgarian writer Irina Papancheva’s latest work, Brussels Naked, explores the unpredictable nature of Brussels through the eyes of a young journalist. The novel features twelve interconnected stories, revealing varied experiences within the EU’s capital, showcasing both its enchantment and cruelties.
US authorities arrest grand-niece of slain Iranian commander amid crackdown
April 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Sarinasadat Hosseiny, grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani, was arrested alongside her mother, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, in Los Angeles after their permanent resident status was revoked. This forms part of a larger crackdown on individuals linked to Iran; further developments are expected.
Pepsi pulls sponsorship of Wireless Festival following Kanye West’s booking
April 5, 2026
3:00 pm
Pepsi withdraws sponsorship of Wireless Festival following criticism over Kanye West’s booking amid his antisemitic remarks.
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