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- WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency
- Modi meets Dutch royal family in The Hague during European tour
- US economy shows signs of slowdown amid rising inflation pressures
- Drones strike UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict
- Authorities confirm dead whale stranded in Denmark is humpback “Timmy”
- Thailand reports eight dead as bus explodes after collision with freight train
- Car strikes pedestrians in Modena, injuring eight, four critically
- Car strikes pedestrians in Modena, injuring at least seven people
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
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency
May 17, 2026
9:00 am
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths reported. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, has no approved vaccines or therapeutics. Authorities are implementing response measures.
Modi meets Dutch royal family in The Hague during European tour
May 17, 2026
8:00 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.
US economy shows signs of slowdown amid rising inflation pressures
May 17, 2026
7:00 am
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe faces economic challenges and geopolitical tensions.
Focus remains on cohesion and collaboration across the European Union.
Drones strike UN humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict
May 17, 2026
4:00 am
Drones struck a United Nations humanitarian convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, targeting aid vehicles delivering food to residents. The incident violated international law, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to raise concerns. The mission was previously notified to all parties involved.
Authorities confirm dead whale stranded in Denmark is humpback “Timmy”
May 17, 2026
3:00 am
Authorities in Denmark have confirmed the death of a humpback whale, known as “Timmy,” which stranded off Anholt island. Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency verified that a GPS transmitter found on the carcass identifies it as the same whale previously observed in the Baltic Sea and recently in Germany.
Thailand reports eight dead as bus explodes after collision with freight train
May 16, 2026
11:00 pm
A bus exploded after a collision with a freight train in Bangkok, killing eight passengers and injuring 32. The incident involved a bus caught on a level crossing, leading to the explosion at Makkasan railway station. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy.
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