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Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest living land animal
At around 194 years old, Jonathan is the world’s oldest living land animal and the oldest tortoise ever recorded.
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Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka
Prolonged drought in central Sri Lanka is leaving wells dry, hurting farmers’ livelihoods and pushing wildlife to crowd shrinking water hole
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Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking
Christa Pike has regained consciousness after surviving two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution. Her lawyer
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Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh airport as explosions heard in Saudi capital
The claim came as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital, a day after a separate Houthi drone attack on the same air
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Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize
US scientist Karl Deisseroth had a memorable way of sharing the news that he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. In images released by Stan
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Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party
Protesters gathered in Izmir after Mayor Cemil Tugay joined President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party, with demonstrators calling for his re
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Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations'
British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband stressed that the consulate would not be closing and that it would instead become the UK Mission, Jerus
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‘Adios Maricarmen’: Hundreds protest in Madrid after pensioner’s death
Hundreds protest near Spain's parliament in Madrid to honour evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal and demand action over the country’s housi
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Texas execution first in US since Christa Pike survived botched lethal injection
Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place i
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Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip
Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to reb
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Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during
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Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast
Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in W
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Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio
A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to
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Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please'
The US president says the Mexican leader rang him to urge him not to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Trump justified the change with coastal data
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Berlin marks October 7 anniversary with memorial installation and Israeli flag display
Berlin marks three years since the Hamas October 7 attacks with a memorial at Brandenburg Gate, amid renewed fears over rising antisemitism
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Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition
Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds
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Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business,
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Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second Siberia plague case
Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporti
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Residents search belongings after Jerusalem building demolished
A five-storey building in Jerusalem’s al-Tur was demolished by Israeli authorities over alleged lack of permits, displacing dozens of Palest
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Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tig
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Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?
Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting eve
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Iran parliament votes to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media
The bill passed 174 to six despite cabinet opposition, carrying penalties of up to two years in prison, fines and flogging for Iranians who
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