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- Third person dies from malaria outbreak near Frankfurt Airport
- Impact of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike on Canadian dollar and borrowers
- Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl dies at the age of 84
- 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound vandalised in Somerset
- Ukrainian activist and Putin critic Pavlo Sadokha found dead in Algarve hotel
- European leaders address rising oil prices amid Saudi supply disruptions
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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.
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Third person dies from malaria outbreak near Frankfurt Airport
September 17, 2026
8:00 pm
A third person has died from malaria in a cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, following two recent infections in the Schwanheim district. German officials reported that the parasites likely arrived via a mosquito onboard aircraft. Authorities have alerted local doctors to be vigilant for malaria symptoms among patients.
Impact of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike on Canadian dollar and borrowers
September 17, 2026
7:00 pm
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, a move that could increase pressure on the Bank of Canada, according to multiple economists. The implications for Canadian monetary policy remain uncertain as markets respond.
Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl dies at the age of 84
September 17, 2026
5:00 pm
Former US Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at the age of 84, following complications from a neurological disease. Kyl, who played a key role in landmark water policy and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, had been diagnosed with dementia in 2025 and retired from public life shortly thereafter.
4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound vandalised in Somerset
September 17, 2026
4:00 pm
A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age burial mound, Fire Beacon Cairn, near Crowcombe in Somerset, has been vandalised. The landowner reported incidents of rocks being removed, prompting alerts to Historic England. Damage assessment and repairs will follow as officials emphasise the site’s historical significance.
Ukrainian activist and Putin critic Pavlo Sadokha found dead in Algarve hotel
September 17, 2026
3:00 pm
Portuguese prosecutors have launched an inquiry into the death of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha, found dead in the Algarve while on a work trip.
European leaders address rising oil prices amid Saudi supply disruptions
September 17, 2026
1:00 pm
European leaders are responding to rising oil prices as Saudi cargo deliveries face disruptions from Middle Eastern conflicts. The closure of the East-West oil pipeline threatens up to 4% of global supply, prompting urgent measures, including France’s push for alternative routes and Italy’s abolition of car taxes to alleviate costs.
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