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- At least 90 confirmed dead after gas explosion at Chinese coal mine
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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.
Today's top stories
Trump indicates U.S. and Iran are nearing agreement on nuclear negotiations
May 23, 2026
7:00 pm
President Trump indicated that the US and Iran are progressing towards an agreement, which could include measures on the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing of Iranian assets. He plans discussions with Gulf leaders about the negotiations, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned potential updates later today.
Mayor faces backlash after using Taser on adviser during demonstration
May 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Mayor Carlos Bruce of Surco faces scrutiny after a video surfaces showing him Taser an adviser, Arturo Bobbio, during a private exercise.
Italy battles illegal waste dumping crisis in Terra dei Fuochi area
May 23, 2026
5:00 pm
The Terra dei Fuochi, a region in southern Italy, faces severe environmental damage due to illegal waste disposal practices. The area has been significantly compromised by the burying and burning of refuse, raising urgent concerns about public health and ecological impact.
Ted Cruz reports ‘full-on revolt’ during meeting on anti-weaponisation fund
May 23, 2026
3:00 pm
Republican Senator Ted Cruz described a recent two-hour meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization fund” as one of the most contentious he has experienced. Cruz noted significant opposition among Senate Republicans, with many expressing dissatisfaction and concerns over the fund’s implications.
Man shot by police after car allegedly driven at officers during pursuit
May 23, 2026
2:00 pm
A motorist was shot by an armed officer from Greater Manchester Police after allegedly driving directly at police during a traffic stop on Bury New Road in Whitefield. The driver, reported to have a non-life threatening injury, was taken to hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
At least 90 confirmed dead after gas explosion at Chinese coal mine
May 23, 2026
1:00 pm
Ninety confirmed dead following a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, with ongoing rescue efforts for trapped workers.
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