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- Ghana enacts law prohibiting LGBTQ activities with penalties of up to 10 years in prison
- Tamás Sulyok will not resign as Hungary’s president despite pressure
- Israel captures Beirut’s Beaufort Castle amid expanded military operations in Lebanon
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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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Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrate Champions League victory amid unrest
June 1, 2026
3:00 am
Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory over Arsenal at Champ de Mars, following a thrilling match that ended in a penalty shootout. Captain Marquinhos praised the achievement while addressing the emotional moments post-game. However, overnight disturbances resulted in 780 detentions and injuries, prompting an investigation into a related death.
Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth amid local poverty?
June 1, 2026
2:00 am
Mamadou Aliou, an environmental safety officer and activist in Bembou Silaty, Guinea, illustrates the struggle faced by locals as bauxite mining displaces agriculture and devastates water quality. Despite Guinea’s vast bauxite reserves, residents contend with poverty and environmental degradation linked to foreign mining operations.
Zelenskyy claims Russia is abducting Ukrainian children for military training
May 31, 2026
11:00 pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated his government possesses evidence of Russian forces abducting Ukrainian children to train them for combat. This allegation, which may constitute a war crime, expands on existing reports of state-sponsored programmes aiming for “Russification” of these children.
Ghana enacts law prohibiting LGBTQ activities with penalties of up to 10 years in prison
May 31, 2026
10:00 pm
Ghana has passed a bill imposing up to 10 years’ imprisonment for promoting LGBTQ activities and renewing a three-year sentence for same-sex relationships.
Tamás Sulyok will not resign as Hungary’s president despite pressure
May 31, 2026
9:00 pm
Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok has confirmed he will not resign, insisting on constitutional processes regarding his role. This follows Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s ultimatum for Sulyok’s departure to facilitate access to EU funds, amid ongoing tensions within the government.
Israel captures Beirut’s Beaufort Castle amid expanded military operations in Lebanon
May 31, 2026
8:02 pm
What’s going on?
Israel confirmed the capture of Beaufort Castle in Lebanon as part of its military actions against Hezbollah. This comes amid ongoing ground offensives and heightened conflict in the region.
The Times of Israel reported, “‘We returned stronger than ever’: Netanyahu hails capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle,” emphasising a sense of national resilience. In contrast, BBC stated, “Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive,” highlighting the military dimensions of the incursion. This difference shapes the perception of Israel’s actions—from a narrative of triumph to one of aggressive expansion.
Coverage analysed: The Times of Israel | BBC | Reuters | Al Jazeera
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