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- European Council denies claim of UK office for strategic alignment in Brussels
- Ireland mourns mother Scarlett Faulkner who dies after brutal assault
- Palestinian minister accuses Israel of enabling settler violence against Palestinians
- NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully returns to Earth after historic lunar flyby
- Hungary confirms ongoing pursuit of cheap Russian energy sources
- US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran
- Hungarian PM-elect péter magyar urges swift parliamentary session for new government
- New £500,000 Cycle Lane in Our Town Has Increased Road Danger
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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European Council denies claim of UK office for strategic alignment in Brussels
April 14, 2026
3:00 am
False claims on social media assert the European Council has launched a UK Office of Strategic Alignment in Brussels, purportedly aimed at reintegrating the UK into the EU. A spokesperson clarified this is misinformation, affirming that no such office exists as the UK seeks deeper ties post-Brexit.
Ireland mourns mother Scarlett Faulkner who dies after brutal assault
April 14, 2026
1:00 am
Scarlett Faulkner, 29, has died in Cork University Hospital after a brutal assault on March 21. The mother from Limerick succumbed to her injuries surrounded by family. Gardaí continue to investigate the attack, with two individuals charged in connection.
Palestinian minister accuses Israel of enabling settler violence against Palestinians
April 13, 2026
11:00 pm
Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has accused Israel of failing to protect Palestinians from escalating settler violence, suggesting occupation forces often support such actions. Aghabekian highlighted the urgent need for policy change to halt these violent practices in the West Bank.
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully returns to Earth after historic lunar flyby
April 13, 2026
9:00 pm
NASA’s Artemis II mission returned to Earth after a historic 10-day journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. The team, including NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, splashed down off California’s coast. Discover more about the mission and what’s next.
Hungary confirms ongoing pursuit of cheap Russian energy sources
April 13, 2026
8:00 pm
Péter Magyar, Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister, announced at his inaugural press conference that the country will pursue the cheapest energy sources, including imports from Russia. This stance contradicts previous commitments to eliminate Russian energy reliance by 2035.
US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran
April 13, 2026
6:00 pm
The US has begun a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Donald Trump announced this move, claiming it’s necessary following the collapse of ceasefire talks. The blockade is set to target shipping to and from Iranian ports, with significant implications ahead.
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