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- Texas Senate race tightens as poll shows Talarico and Paxton in close contest
- Priest dies after being struck by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
- Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer after discharge from hospital
- Protesters clash with police amid escalating unrest in Tirana, Albania
- Canadians respond to explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright
- Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during Palestinian olive harvest
- Police pursue wild boar running through Zaragoza during festival celebrations
- Zelenskyy reports Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector and homes
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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Texas Senate race tightens as poll shows Talarico and Paxton in close contest
October 18, 2026
8:00 pm
The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly competitive, largely dependent on voter turnout. Talarico gains traction from economic concerns among Democrats, while Paxton counts on traditional Republican support and alignment with Trump.
Priest dies after being struck by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
October 18, 2026
7:00 pm
A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after being struck by a large altar cross during a livestreamed Mass at Perpetuo Socorro Church.
Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer after discharge from hospital
October 18, 2026
5:00 pm
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, following his discharge from hospital after lung surgery for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pontiff expressed gratitude to supporters and doctors, indicating he will gradually resume activities, including a planned trip to Latin America in November.
Protesters clash with police amid escalating unrest in Tirana, Albania
October 18, 2026
4:00 pm
Protests in Tirana, Albania, escalated into clashes with riot police as thousands demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, citing poor university conditions and corruption. The confrontations began earlier this week amid ongoing discontent linked to a controversial resort project associated with Donald Trump’s family.
Canadians respond to explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright
October 18, 2026
3:00 pm
Efforts to contain the fire continue, with ongoing work on the scene. The incident has resulted in at least seven fatalities and dozens of injuries, prompting an outpouring of condolences from various sources.
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during Palestinian olive harvest
October 18, 2026
2:47 pm
Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the West Bank, beating a visiting French mayor during the olive harvest.
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