WorldThames Valley Police has accepted that warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s homes earlier this year were unlawful. The discussion examines why and what this means for the ongoing criminal investigation into alleged misconduct in public office. Andrew denies all wrongdoing.
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Society5:20Christa Pike remains alive after a reported botched lethal injection in Tennessee. Her attorneys cite pneumonia and serious injuries, while a judge orders evidence from the execution preserved. An anesthesiologist who advised Pike’s legal team questions the use of pentobarbital and raises Eighth Amendment concerns; the victim’s family continues to wait for justice.
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EconomyThe EU's Valdis Dombrovskis is addressing the media following a conversation among euro-area finance ministers about costly energy.
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WorldSaudi Arabia says debris from an intercepted ballistic missile damaged a kindergarten and medical clinic in Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it shot down two Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh and another aimed at Khamis Mushait. The Houthis warned workers at Saudi oil facilities to stay away from sites they consider targets. Earlier, they said they attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the third straight day of strikes.
World5:40Isaias strengthened overnight in the Gulf, becoming the Atlantic season’s first hurricane. States of emergency are in effect in Florida and Alabama.
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EconomyBrent crude tops $105, reviving oil jitters and weighing on stocks and bonds. A large new OpenAI financing deal prompts fresh AI-bubble warnings, while Goldman executives eye major bonuses. The program also covers the IPO race, PepsiCo’s reduced outlook and a reported Starbucks takeover push that lifted Chipotle shares.
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PoliticsSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke with Forbes Media chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes at the conference in Singapore on Thursday, discussing the AI boom, jobs, the effects of US tariffs and ministerial salaries. Wong said no boom lasts forever and that the timing, course and casualties of a correction are unknown.
PoliticsVice President JD Vance said the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a program that lets it apply for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the company of fraud. Vance alleged Microsoft used the program to replace laid-off American workers with foreign employees.
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PoliticsThe Parti Québécois won enough seats to form a minority government with 28 per cent of the popular vote. Advocates say the result shows the electoral system needs to change.
CultureTaiwan’s adult film industry expanded rapidly around 2020. Performers said more than 20 production companies were operating at its peak, making 180 to 300 titles a month; scholars estimate the related entertainment sector was worth NT$20 billion. After major producer Madou Media suddenly shut down in 2026, people in the industry said demand from China, online gambling ads and gray-market funds may have contributed to the boom. With funding receding and a leading company gone, the sector faces major challenges. BBC Chinese spoke with performers, directors, production staff and scholars about its rise, changes and problems amid a lack of clear regulation.
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World10:55Germany’s military has drafted a secret defense plan outlining the country’s role if tensions escalate and how civilian and military actors would work together.
WorldChina is central to supply chains for products ranging from cars and batteries to solar panels and advanced technology. Its scale has lowered costs and accelerated industrial growth, while creating dependencies that can become geopolitical leverage. Governments are now spending billions to find alternatives.
EconomyEurope’s trade chief has arrived in Beijing to seek a rebalancing of trade with China. The program also reports that South Korea recalled its ambassador to Ukraine as a diplomatic row deepened, and that a US cybersecurity firm suspects a 26-year-old Chinese national was behind a series of bank hacks in South Korea.
EconomyIraq has devalued its currency by about 15%, the largest adjustment since 2020. The government is responding to disrupted oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, while the country’s reliance on imported food is expected to push up prices for staples such as rice and flour.
WorldFox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports that the Pentagon has directed U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations for combat operations against Iran, as Trump considers renewed strikes before the midterm elections.
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CultureThe comedy “School Girls; Or the African Mean Girls Play” has announced an extended Broadway run. Set at a girls school in Ghana in the mid-1980s, it focuses on familiar high school cliques. Playwright Jocelyn Bioh and Tony-winning actor Patina Miller spoke with Morning News NOW about the show.
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PoliticsDuring a visit to Lisbon, Marco Rubio described Portugal as an “ideal gateway” to Europe for the US. Portugal, one of NATO and the European Union’s smallest members, is seeking to strengthen ties with larger countries.
Health1:01The suspected plague case in Siberia has heightened concern among health authorities. The EU is urging Moscow to disclose precise details as soon as possible.
OtherAn evening bulletin rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond on October 8, 2026.
HealthA new cancer care network in central and northern Singapore aims to improve early detection and make treatment more accessible. NHG Health plans to expand radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the north and enhance screening for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The group reported a 28% year-on-year rise in new patients seen by its cancer specialists in the second quarter.
EconomyFederal Reserve minutes indicated little urgency over interest-rate policy. But Franklin Templeton’s Jeff Schulze said investors should not rule out an October hike, with key inflation data due next week likely to provide greater clarity.
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World5:53Eritrean troops have reportedly entered Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region and were spotted in the city of Adigrat, intensifying tensions between the two countries. William Davison of Ethiopia Insight shares his analysis.
EconomyPepsiCo shares fell after it lowered its profit outlook, saying North America’s recovery is taking longer than expected. Rising regional costs are pressuring margins, and the company plans to raise some prices in coming months after earlier cuts to select major brands. Microsoft shares followed news that Xbox is formalizing its film and TV expansion through a new division.
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PoliticsBritain says its diplomatic mission in occupied East Jerusalem will stay open despite Israel’s order to close it. After talks between London and Tel Aviv, the nearly 200-year-old consulate will continue operating under a new name. Francesco Rizzuto of Liverpool John Moores University comments.