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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Israeli election vote counting continues amid uncertainty over majority outcome

What’s going on?
Israel’s election vote counting continues as no party secures a definitive majority. Results show a fragmented landscape, with coalition talks anticipated among various factions.

The Associated Press headline reads, “Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges”, suggesting potential external influence. In contrast, The Guardian states, “Israel election results live: count of absentee ballots under way as coalition talks set to begin”, focusing on the procedural aspects and impending negotiations among parties.

Coverage analysed: AP News | The Guardian

Iran rejects Kuwaiti claims of citizen’s involvement in assassination plot

Kuwait summoned Iran’s ambassador on Wednesday following Iran’s denial of involvement by an Iranian citizen in a plot to assassinate Deputy Prime Minister Fahad al-Yousef. Three Shia men, including Abdulredha Haydar Dahqani, were sentenced to death for the conspiracy and ties to Hezbollah.

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Pub owner dies after punch to neck in alleged unprovoked attack in Lichfield

Billy Allison, 36, faces murder charges after allegedly delivering a fatal punch to 44-year-old Matthew O’Gara at the Ricco and Loren bar in Lichfield on 24 May. Allison, a pub owner, denies murder but admits to manslaughter. The trial continues as evidence of his behaviour on the night emerges.

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