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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UK, Canada, and France ban imports from Israeli settlements

What’s going on?

The UK government has announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This decision comes amid rising tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It reflects a significant shift in the UK’s trade policy regarding Israel.

Al Jazeera emphasises the implications with the headline, “UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means.” In contrast, the BBC highlights the state of relations, stating, “Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades.” Al Jazeera’s framing focuses on the direct actions taken by the UK, while the BBC underscores the broader context of deteriorating relations.

Coverage analysed: Al Jazeera | BBC | Time | The Hill

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Spanish FA introduces fertility support for female players and referees

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B.C. Premier David Eby to address Canada’s new counter-tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to implement equivalent tariffs in response to Donald Trump’s recently imposed 50 per cent tariffs, indicating a commitment to retaliatory trade measures. Negotiations between the two parties collapsed last month, further straining economic relations.

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Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian secretary, announces retirement after criticism

Lonnie Bunch, the first African American secretary of the Smithsonian, announced his retirement effective at the year’s end amid escalating criticism from the Trump administration. Bunch, who has served the institution for 38 years, cited a desire for personal relief rather than political tensions as the reason for his departure.

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Mep report proposes stricter foreign investment rules for the eu market

Three MEPs are set to propose stricter foreign direct investment requirements in the EU, particularly targeting Chinese investors. Their report, tied to the Industrial Accelerator Act, aims to safeguard strategic sectors by mandating new thresholds and conditions for investments exceeding €50 million.

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