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Bank governor urges John Healey to use budget to allay market fears amid bond turmoil

Andrew Bailey tells chancellor ‘whatever the stance of fiscal policy, it must be credible and be seen as such by financial markets’ Business live – la

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Trump administration claims ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico ‘not just’ about national security – live

Federal judge Timothy Kelly says he expects to issue a ruling into White House media ban by Tuesday Sign up for the US Breaking News email Donald Trum

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send reforms

Exclusive: Letter to PM, also signed by Sally Phillips, says reforms will unfairly remove children’s legal protections Campaigners are calling on Andy

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture

The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing

The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules

Judge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row

It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Researchers find 180,000 giant tortoises living on island in Seychelles

Figure is highest ever recorded for species and confirms one of Indian Ocean’s greatest conservation success stories A survey of the world’s largest f

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray

Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia’s Tig

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Two Latvian men arrested for trespass offences at RAF airbase – as it happened

Two men arrested last night as security patrols near RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire found an abandoned vehicle and a breach in the fence in Athens O

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Florida judge allows lawsuit against Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ to move forward

Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousands The alleged “chief torturer” for the de

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military

Men aged 32 and 36 detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the ear

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says

More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar dies suddenly at 75

Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells

Lawyers for Wells’s family have called for a federal investigation into 18-year-old’s disappearance and death On Wednesday, Donald Trump said he was c

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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BBC pays compensation to PinkNews couple over false sexual misconduct allegations

Broadcaster apologises after admitting claims against Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James were defamatory The BBC has apologised and paid “substantial” c

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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Thousands to march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen

Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisis Thousands of people are expected

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026
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Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC

A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

BBC News · Oct 08, 2026
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French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough

Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditions High school stud

The Guardian · Oct 08, 2026