Iran
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Hegseth branded ‘deeply unwell’ over livestream execution as some call for his ouster
Pete Hegseth announced that the Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad would be ‘made public’
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Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if Gulf of Mexico refineries lose power
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the oil industry’s biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast
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Homeland security secretary claims Mamdani’s comments after New York ICE shooting ‘incite hostility’ – US politics live
Markwayne Mullin addressed the Bronx shooting of a man in a car with a five-year-old present after New York’s mayor said ICE is ‘rotten to its core’
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Pakistan's subsidies benefit 10M low-income people as war drives up fuel prices
Pakistan has provided fuel subsidies to more than 10 million low-income people, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who pledged continued relief as the U.S.-Iran war drives up energy costs and strains household budgets
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Trump rips into Democratic hopeful El-Sayed: ‘Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country’
President Donald Trump issues latest inflammatory attack on Abdul El-Sayed, who has accused the commander-in-chief of seeking to distract from ‘the suffering his policies are inflicting on us’
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Stocks rebound but SpaceX fears spark telecommunications falls
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 110.45 points, or 1.1%, at 10,552.05.
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Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company
Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
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Trump is squirreling away a war chest in case Democrats go after his family: report
President Donald Trump ‘angry’ but ‘not surprised’ about prospect of opposition investigating his extended family if they regain control of Congress and is said to be readying millions of dollars for their legal defense
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‘Medieval’ and ‘disturbing’: US plan to livestream execution elicits global condemnation
Pentagon said execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be broadcast live
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Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own
The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 as Trump loses again
Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award
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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
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Iran latest: Airline captain among three dead in attack on international airport
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family
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UK households are being urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Countries around the world consider blocking livestream of US execution
The Pentagon said the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad in Texas would be streamed live
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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US to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter, 'torture' for UN
Convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will take place on 3 December at Fort Hood military base, where he committed the shooting. It will be the first US military execution carried out by a firing squad since World War II.
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Asian shares are mixed and crude prices fall after an unsettled day on Wall St
Asian shares are mixed in holiday-thinned trading while oil prices have fallen back from recent gains
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In The Room
Conference season is in full swing – and this week, it unfolded across two very different political stages. In Birmingham, the Conservatives came to town. As Kemi Badenoch continues to win strong approval ratings - despite the Conservatives struggling to recover from their 2024 defeat - her conference speech doubled down on a classic Tory pitch: a smaller state, lower taxes, and a return to economic aspiration. Cleo, a veteran of Tory conferences, breaks down the mood in Birmingham and weighs up whether Badenoch’s promises add up. Meanwhile, in Brighton, the Greens held their largest conference to date - but it was dominated by controversy. Members passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, sparking fierce backlash from Jewish community leaders and MPs within the party. Green Party leader Zack Polanski was largely absent, busy campaigning in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. We ask: can the Greens turn controversy into momentum - or has this motion cost them credibility? New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Two officials killed in shooting during routine weapons check, Left Party ready to move forward with coalition talks in Berlin, the British Prime Minister meets Merz in Germany to strengthen ties and more news on Friday, October 9th.
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Three Saudis killed in Riyadh airport attack claimed by Houthis
Attack is deadliest in kingdom since it launched major military offensive with allies against Houthis in Yemen
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Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market
Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.
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Video. US sailors reunite with families as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home
Video. Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln reunite with their families in San Diego after a 265-day deployment supporting US military operations against Iran.
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Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – US politics live
Pentagon chief joins Trump in attempt to use deadly shooting at Texas base to attack former Democratic president
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US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record
After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East.
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More Ken Paxton audio leaked after he was heard saying Trump was a problem
Paxton and Trump have had an awkward relationship, with the president publicly mocking Paxton and the Senate candidate privately criticizing Trump
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Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after grueling deployment
Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after fraught stretch at sea that took severe toll
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A long-awaited homecoming for the USS Lincoln crew, in photos
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home after a record-long deployment at sea, including operations supporting the Iran war. Sailors stood on the carrier’s deck as it approached San Diego Bay, where cheering families gathered at the dock to welcome them.
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Trump finally clarifies his ‘take out’ LA comment after three days of uproar
The comments were widely condemned by Democrats and a lone Republican running for Congress in San Diego
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Inside Elon Musk’s Midterm Spending Spree
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.
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Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
"We'll make sure that people are able to watch it," the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
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Republicans know they need to bring down gas prices - but can’t stop feuding to do so
Americans view high gas prices as a major problem and most pin the blame on President Donald Trump, polls find
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Trump put CNN ‘on notice’ years ago when he called it ‘fake news,’ DOJ tells judge
The president can target ‘specific’ reporters and outlets at his ‘discretion,’ DOJ says during media ban legal battle
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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Google Maps can now help you save money by showing live petrol and diesel prices for UK filling stations
If you're in the UK, you should now see the latest prices for petrol and diesel when you search for a refueling stop.
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More than 80 planes worth up to $3 billion damaged or lost in Iran war, report finds
A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service
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We traveled the US to ask people at the gas pump how they feel. Here’s what they said
Fuel prices are higher than ever because of Trump’s war on Iran. Some motorists feeling that pain at the pump are reluctant to blame the president, while others are ready to vent. Andrew Feinberg and economist Rahat Hossen report on how $7 diesel tests loyalty and strains livelihoods as they crisscross the country
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Trump’s Texas rally showed exactly why Republicans are polling badly in the midterms
Trump’s insults and attack lines are getting tired, and he’s started to look delusional as he shouts about masculinity at the podium. The moment when he claimed Melania calls him ‘sir’ was a low point, writes Holly Baxter
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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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
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WTO raises merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9% as AI boom offsets hit from Middle East
The World Trade Organization is sharply increasing its forecast for global merchandise trade growth this year to 3.9%
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Iran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaign
Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours — one off Qatar, the first attack in that area in six months, and one off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman — as IRGC-affiliated outlets suggested Tehran had extended operations beyond the crucial strait.
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JD Vance wants to win over the manosphere by tackling ‘anti-male discrimination’
Manosphere figures and Republican insiders are divided over whether Vance, 42, is the right man for the job
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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
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Trump doubles down on Iran speech: ‘Let them hit San Diego’
Trump’s initial comments about Iran destroying US cities sparked backlash, though the White House said that he was speaking about the threat a nuclear-armed Iran could pose
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Low growth and successive shocks erode public finances, Bank boss says
Andrew Bailey’s remarks come weeks before the Chancellor lays out his autumn Budget statement.
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Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate catches flu
Trump also rolled out a nickname for the Democratic nominee: ‘James TalaFREAKo’
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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
