‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 one) 06. October 2026 (01:01) English Heritage acquires film of first re-enactment, ‘a lot of pushing and shoving’ between Kent and Sussex studentsAt the top of a hill in a field near Hastings, a group of defiant English combatants awaited the invading army of William the Conqueror, brandishing their spears and shouting “Harold! Harold!”.Unfortunately, the Norman army had been held up in traffic on the A27 from Brighton, meaning the most significant battle in English history had to be delayed by 20 minutes while the French got into their costumes. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questions 06. October 2026 (00:52) The war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondentsSign in or sign up to join the conversationWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November.The war with Iran has had major implications for Americans’ wallets, government spending and US foreign policy. It’s has also been an important factor in reshaping the political landscape as the war enters its eighth month, with the 2026 US midterms quickly approaching.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms? Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show 06. October 2026 (00:15) President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 votersDonald Trump’s approval ratings reached a record low on Monday, according to new opinion polls.A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating at a record-low 32%. That polling included the president losing support among independent voters and Latinos, who had backed him in 2024. The dip could prove dire for the Republican party a month ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago 05. October 2026 (23:27) Shavdon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sisterA woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a seven-year-old girl, with police describing it as an unprovoked attack on a sidewalk in Chicago.Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, Chicago police said in a statement on Sunday. The killing happened just before noon on Saturday in the Chatham neighborhood. The victim has been identified by local media and the medical examiner’s office as Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Coalition set to unveil dramatically deeper cuts to overseas migration as it fends off One Nation’s rise 05. October 2026 (23:19) Sources say the opposition’s target will be below Labor’s but won’t match One Nation’s goal to limit net arrivals to 130,000Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is expected to reveal deep cuts to immigration today which the party says would maintain working holidaymaker places and prioritise skills as part of attempts to dent growing support for One Nation.The opposition leader, Angus Taylor, is expected to unveil the Coalition’s policy on Tuesday, after signoff from Liberal and National MPs in a special party room meeting due to convene this morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000 05. October 2026 (23:09) Neighboring states are also reporting hundreds of cases, with over 3,800 recorded across the countryPennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials calculate, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades. The benchmark comes as neighboring New York declared a state of emergency about measles rates there.Pennsylvania’s health department said Monday 1,004 cases of measles had been confirmed. Five Pennsylvania residents have died after contracting the disease, with 198 hospitalizations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome 05. October 2026 (23:00) Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’ The Conservatives will announce plans to build a £10bn British “Iron Dome” similar to Israel’s air and missile defence system, which the party will christen “Britannia Shield” in an announcement at conference on Tuesday.The shadow defence secretary, James Cartlidge, will say Britain needs to be ready to defend itself from potential aerial attacks and that new investment was needed in advanced radar and interceptor missiles. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86 05. October 2026 (22:42) Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher saidThe author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years before serving as the party’s deputy chairman, died “suddenly and peacefully” at his home “between writing sessions” on Monday, his publisher Harper Collins said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet 05. October 2026 (22:33) British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to HeathrowA flight from London to Chicago declared an emergency after a sudden and steep descent of 28,000 feet over Ireland and was forced to turn back to Britain.British Airways flight BA295 was bound for Chicago’s O’Hare airport but after a “technical issue” during which oxygen masks were deployed from the ceiling, the plane landed safely back at London Heathrow. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Obama to appear at Abdul El-Sayed rally in critical Michigan Senate race 05. October 2026 (22:29) Former president to visit 10 days before election day as victory for progressive challenger could tip Senate balanceBarack Obama will head to Detroit this month to rally with Abdul El-Sayed, a show of establishment support for a progressive insurgent in Michigan, one of the most consequential Senate races in the country.The former president will appear with El-Sayed and the gubernatorial nominee, Jocelyn Benson, on 24 October, the state’s Democratic party announced on Monday. The rally falls on the first day of the state’s in-person early voting period and 10 days before election day. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
