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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Macron and Carney strengthen Canada-France ties amid US relations strain

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney underscored their commitment to strengthening ties during a summit in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The leaders discussed cooperation in fisheries, regional security, and energy, amidst heightened tensions with the United States and a proposed “associate member” status for Canada in the European Union.

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Merz faces political pressure after historic defeat in German state elections

What’s going on?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party suffered its worst state election result in postwar history. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered significant support, prompting a call for reforms. Merz stated he will address the challenges highlighted by the election outcome.
NPR reported, “Germany’s Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat,” emphasising Merz’s commitment to future reforms. In contrast, CNN stated, “Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a “disaster,” as far-right surge again,” framing the loss as a significant setback for Merz and highlighting the far-right influence.
Coverage analysed: NPR | CNN | Reuters | Bloomberg

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Macron and Carney unveil plans to strengthen Canada-France ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to enhance cooperation on energy, defence, and technology during a joint press conference in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. This initiative aims to strengthen ties with the European Union amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States.

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