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- Turkey uncovers ancient statue of Athena during excavation in Laodicea
- EU shifts to tougher stance on China amid concerns over economic threats
- Century-old grave of 15 orphans from ‘Home for Little Incurables’ discovered
- British expat acquitted in Germany after being fined for racist insult remark
- Trump claims to have saved eight Iranian protesters from execution
- EU faces mounting tension over electric vehicle imports from China.
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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
Turkey uncovers ancient statue of Athena during excavation in Laodicea
April 28, 2026
5:00 pm
A 2,000-year-old headless statue of Athena has been uncovered in the ancient city of Laodicea, Turkey, during excavation work. Significant for its size and craftsmanship, the white marble statue features intricate details. Restoration efforts at the site will continue throughout 2026.
EU shifts to tougher stance on China amid concerns over economic threats
April 28, 2026
4:00 pm
The European Commission is shifting towards a firmer stance on China, spurred by China’s threat of retaliation against the EU’s Made in Europe legislation. On 29 May, EU Commissioners will debate a new strategy amid rising pressures from industry and economic threats perceived from Beijing, signalling potential changes in trade policy.
Century-old grave of 15 orphans from ‘Home for Little Incurables’ discovered
April 28, 2026
1:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
A long-lost gravesite of 15 orphans has been uncovered in Bradford this morning. The children, who resided at a former Barnardo’s home between 1898 and 1911, were buried in a cemetery that had been forgotten for over a century.
British expat acquitted in Germany after being fined for racist insult remark
April 28, 2026
12:00 pm
Arthur Goldberg, a British expat, was acquitted in Germany after being fined 600 euros for stating, “I think you are a racist,” during a tense meeting at Leipzig University. Following two years of legal proceedings, he successfully argued his freedom of expression rights.
Trump claims to have saved eight Iranian protesters from execution
April 28, 2026
11:00 am
US President Donald Trump asserts he facilitated the rescue of eight Iranian female protesters from execution. Meanwhile, social media users question the authenticity of the accompanying image, alleging it may be AI-generated. The situation raises significant concerns about the fate of the women depicted.
EU faces mounting tension over electric vehicle imports from China.
April 28, 2026
10:02 am
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe grapples with labour allegations, media freedom concerns, and evolving international trade dynamics, affecting the EU’s stability and unity.
Key issues underscore the importance of collective responses and strategic cooperation.
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