Eleven arrested at pro-Palestinian marches in London 07. October 2026 (18:00) Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.(BBC News)
Christa Pike’s lawyers hold press conference after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates 07. October 2026 (17:59) Tennessee prisoner awake and speaking after surviving state’s attempt to execute her last WednesdayChrista Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers sayIn the modern era of the US death penalty, Tennessee has never executed a person who was 18 at the time of their offence – the youngest was 23. Over the past 50 years, the state sent seven men who were 18 when they committed murder to death row, but in each case the sentence was vacated.Tadryl Shipp, Christa Pike’s accomplice, held a fascination with satanic imagery. It was he who carved a pentagram in the victim’s chest, sending the local media into a frenzy. Yet because he was 17 at the time, he was barred from execution under Tennessee law; today he is serving a life sentence and had his first, unsuccessful, parole hearing in October 2025. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Cupertino’ Review: The People v. A.I. 07. October 2026 (17:58) Robert and Michelle King have taken on law, politics and religion. Their delightful new legal drama suggests that tech might be the final boss.(New York Times)
Was the Human Gut Healthier in Ancient Times? 07. October 2026 (17:57) The microbiome isn’t what it used to be in many parts of the world. The shift may be affecting the well-being of people in industrialized countries.(New York Times)
Trump moves to revoke citizenship for record number of Americans with vows to aggressively expand purge
DAN HODGES: This was Kemi's best speech yet. She exploited glaring gaps in Labour policy, drew a crystal-clear line between the Tories and Reform - and delivered the most powerful anti-racism speech ever heard from a British party leader
Pupil, 15, with a 'dangerous interest in serial killers' stabbed girl in the back at his school after writing notes on his 'hatred of women', court hears
Fury at Trump's midterms masterminds for cashing in on 'random a**' Putin ally's election as Republicans brace for election bloodbath