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- Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – US politics live
by Robert Mackey (now); Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Raphael Boyd (earlier) on October 16, 2026 at 9:37 pmThe unpopular president is rallying to support Republican nominees ahead of midtermsSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn Maine, Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Collins, the five-term Republican incumbent traded barbs on Thursday in their final debate ahead of the November midterms.This was the fourth showdown between the pair. Collins has tried to cast Jackson as an inexperienced state lawmaker, and attempted to yoke him to the former nominee, Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race earlier this year following allegations of rape and sexual assault (which he still denies). Meanwhile, Jackson accused his opponent of corruption, and castigated her for her “moderate” persona in Congress. Continue reading…
- Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
by Heather Stewart in Bangkok on October 16, 2026 at 9:30 pmChancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’John Healey has said there is a pro-growth case for going ahead with a third runway at Heathrow despite the prime minister declining to back it.Healey’s predecessor as chancellor, Rachel Reeves, put approval of the long-planned runway at the heart of her “growth speech” last year, saying it would “make Britain the world’s best-connected place to do business”. Continue reading…
- New York man charged with rape and lethal fentanyl dosing of college student
by Ramon Antonio Vargas and agencies on October 16, 2026 at 9:15 pmProsecutors allege Moises Freire gave two students at FIT the opioid, saying it was cocaine, and raped one as she overdosedA man raped a student at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) after giving her a dose of fentanyl that rendered her unconscious and ultimately killed her, federal prosecutors allege.That student’s friend also experienced an overdose and nearly died after taking the potent synthetic opiate, leading to charges against three men, the US justice department said in a statement on Thursday. Continue reading…
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
by Associated Press and Agence France-Presse on October 16, 2026 at 9:05 pmDisgraced music mogul moved to Pennsylvania prison after reports of perks and fight injuries at New Jersey lockupSean “Diddy” Combs, who was convicted of prostitution-related crimes, has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the disgraced music producer was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup, according to reports.The US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is transferring Combs, 56, from FCI Fort Dix to FCI Allenwood Low, a low-security facility south of Williamsport and about 155 miles (250km) west of New York City, a person familiar with the matter said to the Associated Press. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity. Continue reading…
- Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school
by Gabrielle Canon on October 16, 2026 at 8:37 pmKaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family saysDetails are beginning to emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, the man who brought the deadly shooting at elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, to an end by fatally shooting the 16-year-old suspect in the midst of a violent rampage.Authorities have yet to officially release the man’s identity, but Kaylub Giamanco’s family issued a statement on Friday confirming that he shot and killed the suspect. Continue reading…
- Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More
by Amy Graff and Jill Cowan on October 16, 2026 at 9:40 pmThe Norte fire in Orange County was growing quickly on Friday afternoon. Officials urged residents to evacuate.
- Katie Zacharia, Trump’s New Press Secretary, Is Ousted After 5 Days
by Shawn McCreesh, Tyler Pager and Hamed Aleaziz on October 16, 2026 at 9:40 pmHer abrupt departure came after she was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing.
- Terry Tao Is on the Front Lines of the Debate Over AI and the Future of Math
by Elisabeth Bumiller on October 16, 2026 at 8:15 pmThe Fields Medalist Terence Tao is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.
- After Six Flags Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight
by Jacey Fortin on October 16, 2026 at 8:10 pmRegulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.
- What Measures Keep Students Safe? Prevention, Not Defenses, Experts Say
by Shaila Dewan and Dana Goldstein on October 16, 2026 at 8:07 pmThe gunman who killed four in Bend, Ore., entered an elementary school by shooting through a locked door, raising questions about what more schools can do to protect children.
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- Ranking the Premier League’s all-time greatest super subs
on October 16, 2026 at 9:15 pmSome players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
- Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind – and failed at a critical time for Trump
on October 16, 2026 at 9:02 pmThe White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
- Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
on October 16, 2026 at 8:08 pmUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP’s annual conference, says the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason.
- Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser’s wife
on October 16, 2026 at 6:58 pmDowning Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, “does not represent the government in any capacity”.
- ‘Well-known’ man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
on October 16, 2026 at 6:46 pmThe unnamed individual asks London’s High Court to prevent the publication of “serious allegations”.
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- Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
on October 16, 2026 at 9:08 pmThe messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro’s profile and his WhatsApp channel.
- How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staffon October 16, 2026 at 9:08 pm
Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here’s how it works.
- Students in Europe are rising up to call for better educationon October 16, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.
- Food affordability fears plague Gaza as Israel halts commercial goodson October 16, 2026 at 8:37 pm
Commercial goods, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and winter clothing, have not entered Gaza for two days.
- Oregon community mourns victims of school shootingon October 16, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Mourners quietly grieved at a makeshift memorial outside an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.