EconomyChris Kennedy, Bloomberg Economics’ lead for economic statecraft, says President Donald Trump’s agreement to obtain Russian diesel is unlikely to significantly reduce US fuel prices: the proposed November shipment represents about one day of American consumption. Damage to Russian refineries, logistical hurdles and possible legal restrictions also cast doubt on Moscow’s ability to deliver.
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CultureGrammy-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings Mississippi blues tradition to his live shows. He has performed with acts including Vampire Weekend and Gary Clark Jr., contributed to the score for the Oscar-winning film “Sinners,” and released an album described as his most sophisticated and musically ambitious yet.
PoliticsCNN’s Erin Burnett reviews the week’s major stories, including Republican fears of a midterm “bloodbath,” Trump campaigning for Ken Paxton, and a Trump donor’s corruption accusations against the Trump family. The program also discusses Trump’s approval of a livestreamed execution.
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Politics“Saturday in America” host Kayleigh McEnany discusses Democrats’ plans for probes and possible impeachment of President Donald Trump if they win the House.
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CultureGrammy-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings Mississippi blues tradition to his live performances. He has played with acts including Vampire Weekend and Gary Clark Jr., and contributed to the score for the Oscar-winning film “Sinners.” He performs “Bad Like Me” from his latest album, “Hard Road.”
CultureGrammy-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings Mississippi blues tradition to his live performances. He has played with artists including Vampire Weekend and Gary Clark Jr. and contributed to the score for the Oscar-winning film “Sinners.” His latest album, “Hard Road,” is described as his most sophisticated and musically ambitious collection yet.
WorldRussia hit residential neighbourhoods in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early Saturday, Ukraine’s National Police said. At least 15 people, including three children, were killed, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. The family of a girl killed in the attack was inconsolable.
WorldHurricane Isaias hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Buildings in Florida were damaged in the storm’s aftermath.
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WorldPolice detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the “Cockroach” youth movement in Delhi on Saturday. Security forces sealed off parts of the capital to prevent a rally calling for India’s election chief to resign.
WorldTrump praised Putin for striking a deal to return Russian diesel to global markets, drawing criticism from Ukraine. The bulletin also reports evacuations after a loud blast at Riyadh airport, a lockdown in India’s capital following the detention of a youth protest leader, and a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Panama that sent residents into the streets without causing immediate major casualties.
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WorldOctober 10 is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. This week, the EU denounced capital punishment as cruel and degrading, though not all world leaders agree. The programme examines why executions are rising with François Picard, host of “Death Row Stories.”
CultureFamed aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared nearly 90 years ago while seeking to become the first woman to fly around the globe. A team of archaeologists is the latest to try to solve the historical mystery.
WorldA Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed 15 people, including three children. It came a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, a major setback for Kyiv.
WorldIndian police detained the head of the satirical online “cockroach” movement on Saturday. Hundreds calling for the election commissioner to resign gathered in New Delhi despite a heavy security crackdown.
SportsBanana Ball Championship League owner Jesse Cole says the Savannah Bananas have developed a new baseball experience featuring faster games, elaborate entertainment and affordable tickets, drawing a wait list of about 5 million fans. He says the league aims to grow its audience in the US and abroad while keeping its fans-first approach, including $35 tickets with no extra fees.
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SportsSingapore’s heat, humidity and nearly two hours of sustained concentration push Formula 1 drivers to their limits. Caitlin Ng explains the Marina Bay Street Circuit’s challenges and what the 2026 cars and regulations will change.
WorldNew video shows moments before and after the ICE shooting in New York City, which has prompted protests and backlash from the city.
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SocietyPublic waste collector Alba has launched a six-month trial adding around 2,000 e-waste drop-off points at Pick lockers and SPX Express locations across Singapore. Users can arrange a drop-off on Alba’s website or app; devices will be tracked and sent to licensed recyclers for secure data destruction.
CultureRestaurateur Kevin Boehm dreamed as a child of opening his own restaurant. He now runs the acclaimed Boka Restaurant Group, which has more than 50 locations, and recounts his setbacks and successes in a new memoir, “The Bottomless Cup.”
SocietySome community spaces in Singapore have opened to residents seeking relief from the haze, before conditions reach the threshold for official activation of haze shelters. If the 24-hour PSI exceeds 200, all community clubs and selected residents’ committee and network centres will open as shelters. The People’s Association says grassroots activities could also be adjusted if conditions worsen.
PoliticsTrump has agreed to obtain Russian diesel as rising energy costs put pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. Guests discuss Ukraine’s objections, disagreements over tariffs and the Iran war in competitive Senate races, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s foreign policy.
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SciencePhillip Cook, known as “Chem Teacher Phil,” shares experiments on TikTok and hopes to inspire future scientists. He has more than 2.6 million followers on the platform.
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WorldAfter a Russian strike hit a residential block in Zaporizhzhia, rescue crews found the girl's parents alive beneath the debris. The girl and at least 11 other people were killed.
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WorldPolice in several parts of India began detaining leaders and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party as the government sought to crack down on the growing Gen Z-led movement.