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- Trump’s childhood vaccine order lacks evidence, experts confirm
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- Brown challenge poses health risks as hundreds of swimming pools close in Spain
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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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Sudan army reports RSF advancing on Kurmuk near Ethiopia border
August 13, 2026
8:00 pm
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North have advanced into Kurmuk, a key town bordering Ethiopia, amid military withdrawal. The RSF claims heavy losses inflicted on army troops, while local administrations report ongoing intensive attacks involving drones and artillery.
Trump’s childhood vaccine order lacks evidence, experts confirm
August 13, 2026
7:00 pm
Childhood vaccination remains a critical tool for preventing illness and promoting child health in Canada, according to a statement from health authorities. The agency emphasised the ongoing importance of vaccinations in safeguarding public health.
Tehran asserts Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control amid US threats
August 13, 2026
5:00 pm
Over 30 countries, including France, Britain, and Canada, condemned Iran’s executions of protesters, citing concerns over silencing dissent in a joint statement. The nations, joined by the EU’s top diplomat, called for an immediate halt to capital punishment and the release of arbitrarily detained individuals.
Train derails near Lewes railway station, trapping passengers in carriages
August 13, 2026
4:00 pm
A train derailed near Lewes station in East Sussex at approximately 3.55pm, prompting emergency services to respond. Three of the train’s eight carriages overturned, trapping passengers inside. Southern Rail announced cancellations on routes to Brighton, Haywards Heath, Seaford, and Eastbourne due to the incident.
Brown challenge poses health risks as hundreds of swimming pools close in Spain
August 13, 2026
3:00 pm
Hundreds of swimming pools in Spain face health risks as the brown challenge trend leads to widespread closures, prompting fines and surveillance measures.
European Commission sends migration experts to Ceuta amid crisis
August 13, 2026
1:00 pm
The European Commission has deployed migration experts to Ceuta following the recent arrival of 80,000 migrants from Morocco, triggering a humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to assess local needs and enhance EU support for Spanish authorities amidst concerns of further mass crossings.
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