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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Drone explodes near Bulgarian gas pipeline border with Romania

A drone exploded in Bulgaria near the Romanian border on Saturday, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace before detonating close to a gas pipeline compressor station. Authorities are investigating the incident amid increasing surveillance operations. No casualties were reported.

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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general amid political concerns

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Senator Bill Cassidy has endorsed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general following his confirmation in the Senate. Blanche’s appointment, which comes amid significant partisan debates, underscores ongoing tensions within U.S. politics regarding judicial appointments.

Coverage analyzed: AP News | CNN | The New York Times | WBUR
The AP headlines read, “Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote,” focusing on the procedural aspect of the confirmation. In contrast, CNN states, “Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump,” highlighting the broader implications of the appointment. The former emphasizes the narrow margin of victory and procedural nuances, while the latter frames the event within the context of Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, suggesting a shift in institutional priorities.

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