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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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attack Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz with a drone strike, damaging the ship’s bridge. The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization has paused a planned evacuation of vessels in the Persian Gulf, citing safety concerns following the incident. No casualties were reported.

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Michel Barnier clarifies UK’s options for rejoining the EU bloc

Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier emphasised that the UK must decide its relationship with the bloc, outlining clear conditions for rejoining. He expressed that while Brexit is settled, the door remains open, contingent on the UK respecting fundamental EU freedoms if it seeks closer ties.

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Supreme Court rules Trump can end protections for Haitians and Syrians

What’s happening?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can end legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, a decision that impacts numerous individuals who have relied on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The ruling affirms the administration’s authority in immigration matters, allowing it to proceed with deportations.

Two contrasting headlines from different media outlets illustrate varying perspectives on the court’s decision: “The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians” from AP News emphasizes the procedural aspect of the ruling, focusing on the court’s acceptance of the administration’s authority. In contrast, CNN’s “Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda” frames the decision as a significant victory for Trump’s immigration policy, suggesting a broader impact on the administration’s agenda. This distinction highlights a divergence in framing—one focuses on the judicial process, while the other emphasizes the potential consequences of the ruling.

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