‘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)
