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- Dembele’s hat-trick leads France to 4-1 victory over Norway in World Cup 2026
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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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U.S. military strikes Iranian targets following drone attack on cargo ship
June 27, 2026
3:00 am
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities following Iran’s attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which violated a recent ceasefire. CENTCOM described the action as a necessary response, marking the first U.S. military engagement since the ceasefire extension.
Footballer Héctor Bello pays tribute to wife who died protecting their daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
June 27, 2026
2:00 am
Mother Andrea Bello died protecting her daughter during recent earthquakes in Venezuela, with the child miraculously saved from the rubble.
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital service taxes
June 27, 2026
1:00 am
President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on goods from any country, particularly targeting European nations, that implement taxes on digital services provided by US companies. This escalation comes as countries seek revenue in increasingly digital economies, with unresolved tensions over digital tax regulations.
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
June 26, 2026
11:02 pm
What’s happening?
The U.S. has launched military strikes against Iran in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions in the region.
In comparing headlines, “US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz” (Reuters) emphasizes direct military engagement and a specific event that provoked the action. Conversely, “US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship” (CNN) frames the strikes as a targeted response, focusing slightly more on the strategic aspect of U.S. military action. The difference lies in the Reuters headline suggesting immediacy while CNN highlights the targeted nature of the U.S. operation, reflecting diplomatic communication in the context of conflict escalation.
Coverage analyzed: Reuters | CNN | The New York Times | AP News
Dembele’s hat-trick leads France to 4-1 victory over Norway in World Cup 2026
June 26, 2026
10:00 pm
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match at the World Cup 2026. Dembele’s goals came in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes, securing France’s top position in the group. Desire Doue added the fourth goal in stoppage time.
Asteroid to approach Earth this weekend at closest point since 1600s
June 26, 2026
8:00 pm
A large asteroid, estimated to be the size of three CN Towers stacked, is set to pass Earth this weekend at its closest approach since the 17th century. Experts continue to monitor its trajectory as it nears our planet.
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