ICE agent shoots man in New York City 09. October 2026 (06:26) The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".(BBC News)
Zack Polanski on by-election loss 09. October 2026 (06:19) Green Party leader says "of course I can carry on" after losing to Labour Party in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.(BBC News)
Egyptian journalists plan weekend protest over detention of six colleagues 09. October 2026 (06:00) Matsadaash staff allege torture and forced confessions after being held on charges of working for Muslim BrotherhoodEgyptian journalists are planning a new protest in Cairo this weekend after six colleagues were charged with terrorism offences amid allegations they had been tortured in police detention.Last week, Egyptian authorities arrested the journalists, from the independent factchecking and investigative platform Matsadaash, accusing them in a statement of being unlicensed and producing false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find 09. October 2026 (06:00) Species with leaves large enough to be seen from space is already critically endangered – and plans are afoot to protect itA chance social media encounter has led to the race-against-time discovery of a new species of giant waterlily that has until now been hidden in the depths of Colombia’s jungle.But the plant, which is so huge it is visible from space, is already considered critically endangered. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Their Ice Cream Date Lasted Over Four Hours 09. October 2026 (06:00) From quiet glances in UConn classrooms to Capitol Hill internships, Megan Handau and Lucas Bladen built a bond rooted in steady support and shared ambition.(New York Times)
Gina Rinehart takes aim at some young people for 'ranting with unbrushed, unwashed hair' on TV - as she hails the 'inspiring' discipline and work ethic of Australia's swimmers
Murdered UNC student Faith Hedgepeth's roommate recalls earth-shattering moment she found her dead
Woman and 10-year-old girl found dead inside submerged car in Queensland dam