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- Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court for war crimes
- Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least 132 fatalities
- Mass grave of 25 bodies discovered in Kurmuk, Sudan, after army retakes town
- Bregg Cleaners and Tailors closes after 90 years of service in Regina
- Fauci outlined risks and benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women in 2021 texts
- 111 confirmed dead following 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
- Greece deploys 200 firefighters as new wildfires threaten local areas
- Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, challenges persist for women
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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Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian court for war crimes
August 11, 2026
10:01 am
TRUMP SECRET FLIGHT
Trump reportedly hid in a catering truck to evade Iranian threats during a secret flight from Turkey today.
Heightened tensions spark global security concerns.
Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least 132 fatalities
August 11, 2026
9:02 am
What’s going on?
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 132 confirmed deaths and significant damage across affected regions. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the extent of the destruction.
NPR highlighted the immediate human impact with the headline, “Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 people in Colombia.” In contrast, CNN’s focus on the rising death toll is reflected in their headline, “Live updates: Death toll rises to 132 following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia.” This framing difference emphasises immediate loss versus ongoing reporting on the situation’s evolving nature.
Coverage analysed: NPR | CNN
Mass grave of 25 bodies discovered in Kurmuk, Sudan, after army retakes town
August 11, 2026
8:00 am
Sudanese armed forces uncovered a mass grave in Kurmuk, containing at least 25 bodies, including those of children and women. Local officials accused the Rapid Support Forces of the killings, which reportedly occurred during their occupation of the town amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Bregg Cleaners and Tailors closes after 90 years of service in Regina
August 11, 2026
7:00 am
Bregg Cleaners & Tailors closed its doors on Monday, ending decades of service to local residents for dry cleaning and mending. This closure marks the end of an era for the community, which had relied on the business for generations.
Fauci outlined risks and benefits of COVID vaccine for pregnant women in 2021 texts
August 11, 2026
5:00 am
Two Senate Republicans released early 2021 text messages showing Dr. Anthony Fauci and other health officials debating the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19. The messages include Fauci noting no data suggesting a preferred timing for vaccination during pregnancy, amid ongoing monitoring of vaccine effects.
111 confirmed dead following 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
August 11, 2026
4:00 am
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed over 100 people and caused significant destruction, particularly in the Chocó province and Quibdó.
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