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- International Rescue Committee launches emergency response to Ebola outbreak in Central Africa
- EU improves preparedness for quarantine measures six years on.
- Maldives government recovers bodies of five Italian divers after tragedy
- Spain’s conservatives solidify power after key regional votes in 2023
- Factory worker defeats robot in package-sorting challenge at Figure AI
- EU aims to protect industry as Chinese imports surge and tariffs loom
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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.
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International Rescue Committee launches emergency response to Ebola outbreak in Central Africa
May 19, 2026
5:00 am
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency response to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, which has claimed 88 lives in the DRC and Uganda. The IRC is focused on infection prevention and control in coordination with health authorities.
EU improves preparedness for quarantine measures six years on.
May 19, 2026
4:00 am
The European Union is enhancing its preparedness for future quarantine measures, recognising the need for improved strategies since previous crises. Although a unified playbook remains absent, recent steps aim to bolster the EU’s response capabilities moving forward.
Maldives government recovers bodies of five Italian divers after tragedy
May 19, 2026
1:00 am
The bodies of five Italian divers, including Monica Montefalcone and her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, have been recovered after a tragic incident in Vaavu Atoll. The Maldives government confirmed this following the resumption of the search. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.
Spain’s conservatives solidify power after key regional votes in 2023
May 18, 2026
11:00 pm
A conservative win in Andalusia’s recent regional election highlights Spain’s rightward shift, as the Socialist Party loses ground. This trend underscores a growing divide between Pedro Sánchez’s progressive image abroad and his waning local support amidst increasing challenges for his administration.
Factory worker defeats robot in package-sorting challenge at Figure AI
May 18, 2026
8:00 pm
Aimé G, a visualisation specialist at Figure AI, outperformed Bob the bot in a package-sorting challenge, processing 12,924 parcels compared to the robot’s 12,732. While close, this victory highlights humanity’s edge in automation. Discover how the test unfolded.
EU aims to protect industry as Chinese imports surge and tariffs loom
May 18, 2026
7:00 pm
The European Commission is intensifying efforts to protect EU industries amid a surge in Chinese imports, which have caused the trade deficit with China to reach €359.9 billion in 2025. Upcoming discussions on 29 May will address strategies to mitigate overreliance on Chinese production.
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