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- FIFA COO Kevin Lamour claims staff misled about Infantino’s World Cup plan
- Canada and allies warn of insider threat from North Korean IT workers
- Trump may postpone Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination amid GOP opposition
- Urgent search launched for missing man with potentially contagious condition
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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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Wildfire prompts evacuation alerts and major response in Aspropyrgos
July 31, 2026
7:00 pm
A wildfire has erupted near Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, prompting immediate evacuation alerts and a substantial firefighting response. As of now, 108 firefighters and various aircraft are tackling the blaze on Mount Poikilo, amid a high risk of wildfires classified as Category 4.
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour claims staff misled about Infantino’s World Cup plan
July 31, 2026
6:00 pm
FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, stated staff were misled regarding President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup profit stakes to private equity. Lamour advocated against the proposal, highlighting the need for transparent decision-making within the organisation, following the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro.
Canada and allies warn of insider threat from North Korean IT workers
July 31, 2026
5:00 pm
A joint advisory has been issued, urging countries and companies to enhance their understanding of specific tactics used in cyber threats while implementing measures to counter these activities. The directive aims to bolster collective efforts in addressing rising cybersecurity challenges.
Trump may postpone Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination amid GOP opposition
July 31, 2026
3:00 pm
President Trump may delay Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general due to opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. Both senators have indicated they will block the nomination unless the administration abandons a contentious “anti-weaponization” fund.
Urgent search launched for missing man with potentially contagious condition
July 31, 2026
2:00 pm
Police are conducting an urgent search for Dean Hesketh, 51, who left Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday. He is described as 5ft 4in, with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue surgical mask. Authorities emphasise not to approach him due to a potentially contagious condition.
Putin’s ‘doomsday radio’ activated after Russian missile lands in Poland
July 31, 2026
1:31 pm
Vladimir Putin’s doomsday radio transmitted cryptic messages following a Russian missile strike in Poland, heightening tensions between Russia and NATO.
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