A recent National Health Survey found growing interest in physical health, with more Singaporeans getting screenings and exercising regularly. For World Sight Day, CNA examines everyday habits that may harm vision and speaks with ophthalmologist and retina specialist Associate Professor Kelvin Teo.

CCNA2026-10-08 15:59

A new charge alleging conspiracy to commit torture has been filed against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. NBC News’ Tom Winter reports on the latest developments in the investigation.

NNBC News2026-10-08 15:53

Federal prosecutors unsealed new charges accusing ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife of conspiring to torture Americans held in Venezuelan prisons.

AABC News2026-10-08 15:50

The full Oct. 8 episode of the TODAY Show is available.

NNBC News2026-10-08 15:49

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Türkiye is considering ways to support Saudi Arabia’s defence after recent Houthi attacks. He says the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is intended to deepen defence cooperation, not enable military offensives.

TTRT World2026-10-08 15:48

Some Formula One teams are adding local touches, from orchid motifs to batik-inspired designs, to limited-edition merchandise for this year’s Singapore Grand Prix. They hope the collections will appeal to younger fans as race merchandise becomes more common in everyday fashion.

CCNA2026-10-08 15:47

Israel held memorial events on Wednesday marking three years since the Hamas-led attack that sparked the Gaza war. Families remembered loved ones at some of the sites where about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage. Israel’s subsequent military offensive in Gaza has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, whose figures the UN considers reliable.

BBBC News2026-10-08 15:45

NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-12 returned to Earth with a successful splashdown in the Pacific off Los Angeles. The crew spent 235 days aboard the International Space Station, orbited Earth nearly 3,800 times, and conducted experiments and station maintenance.

AABC News2026-10-08 15:43

Chipotle shares rose after the Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked with advisers in recent months on a possible takeover proposal. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol previously led Chipotle for six years.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 15:41

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. Topics include an AI debt binge, Iran escalation, rising yields, fuel costs and the AI chip boom.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 15:38

Heat, haze and possible showers pose challenges for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Organisers are considering cutting back entertainment if the haze intensifies, while drivers have raised concerns about humidity and visibility.

CCNA2026-10-08 15:35

Protesters are camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol to oppose housing shortages and soaring rents. An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked the demonstrations died after hospitalization for severe anxiety and exhaustion.

RReuters2026-10-08 15:32

NYSE Group President Lynn Martin discusses newly formed Skydance Corp. beginning trading on the exchange, efforts to attract new companies, the IPO market and competition for listings in Texas.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-08 15:30

Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for playful works that blend genres and bring together classical and modern elements. Artist, podcast host and writer Mia Funk joined France 24 to discuss Carson’s work.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 15:30

An 18-year-old Minnesota man is accused of planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the Mall of America. He was reportedly monitored by the FBI for two years. Counterterrorism expert Ryan Mauro warns that so-called lone wolves may be tied to wider extremist networks.

FFox News2026-10-08 15:30

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority is seeking public views on proposed changes to the Certificate of Entitlement system, including combining categories A and B in one pool to curb price volatility. A proposed fee-and-rebate scheme could reward mass-market car buyers and charge surcharges on higher-end vehicles. Analysts say it may steady premiums but is unlikely to reduce overall prices. Consultation ends Nov. 2.

CCNA2026-10-08 15:26

Students in France have protested classroom conditions for days. France 24 reporter Claire Paccalin says they do not appear willing to back down, despite the French prime minister’s pledge to introduce measures addressing their grievances.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 15:23

Staff have begun taking down signs and plaques at the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.

TTRT World2026-10-08 15:21

The Iran war has disrupted global energy markets, fueled supply concerns and driven prices higher. FT writers explore whether it has created a new normal, prompting governments to reconsider energy security, diversify supplies and rethink alliances.

FFinancial Times2026-10-08 15:18

Singapore plans to detect conditions such as osteoporosis and age-related muscle loss earlier, using AI and genomics to identify health risks. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the Milken Institute Asia Summit that the country could invest more in preventive care. Jill Biden also pointed to lessons the US could learn from Singapore’s healthy-ageing initiatives.

CCNA2026-10-08 15:17

The World Health Organization says it has repeatedly asked Moscow to verify reports of a second death among suspected pneumonic plague cases. The request follows the death of 28-year-old Russian lab worker Darya Shipilova from severe pneumonia of unknown origin. Infectious disease expert Dr Bharat Pankhania weighs in.

TTRT World2026-10-08 15:16

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Tallahassee as Hurricane Isaias is forecast to strengthen while moving toward Florida.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-08 15:15

President Trump approved nearly $18 million in FEMA disaster assistance for Wisconsin counties hit hard by tornadoes in July. Residents had been waiting for relief.

CCBS News2026-10-08 15:12

NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-12 is returning to Earth, with a splashdown planned off the California coast.

AABC News2026-10-08 15:11