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- Pope Francis recovers after lung surgery at Gemelli hospital in Rome
- Federal IVF programme aimed at unifying diverse approaches, experts say
- Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five-day tenure
- Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies
- London Underground closures this weekend affect Piccadilly, District and Overground lines
- Tirana to see ‘floating’ skyscraper and public park development
- Pope Leo XIV urges Vladimir Putin to ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine
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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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Pope Francis recovers after lung surgery at Gemelli hospital in Rome
October 17, 2026
1:00 pm
Pope Francis, 71, is currently recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital following a lung operation performed on Tuesday. The procedure is part of ongoing health management, with updates on his condition expected as he continues to recuperate.
Federal IVF programme aimed at unifying diverse approaches, experts say
October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Data from Ipsos commissioned by Fertility Matters Canada indicates that 46 per cent of Canadians expressing an opinion are in favour of the proposed federal funding programme for in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
Katie Zacharia dismissed as White House press secretary after five-day tenure
October 17, 2026
9:00 am
Katie Zacharia has been dismissed from her role as White House press secretary following a short period characterised by controversy over her legal credentials and job performance. Further details on the matter have been reported by Nancy Cordes.
Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies
October 17, 2026
8:00 am
Media Lens: Protests erupt in Iran against government’s handling of public health crisis: reporting varies UK government announces plans to
London Underground closures this weekend affect Piccadilly, District and Overground lines
October 17, 2026
7:00 am
Londoners face significant disruption this weekend as multiple Tube lines, including the District and Piccadilly lines, undergo closures. Partial services are also impacted on several London Overground lines, including the Weaver and Windrush lines, and the Elizabeth line will operate at reduced capacity on Sunday.
Tirana to see ‘floating’ skyscraper and public park development
October 17, 2026
6:00 am
Tirana is set to see a transformation with the proposed Tirana Fountain Plaza, a cloud-shaped skyscraper featuring residential, commercial, and cultural spaces.
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