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• Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank - Al Jazeera16 October 2026, 7:47 pm
  Israeli settlers continue pogrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank  Al JazeeraPalestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack  BBCWashington Post journalist hospitalised after attack by masked Israeli settlers  The IndependentIsraeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank  The GuardianIsraeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank  The Washington Post
  
• Trump praises father who shot attacker during Oregon school shooting as 'great hero' - BBC16 October 2026, 7:43 pm
  Trump praises father who shot attacker during Oregon school shooting as 'great hero'  BBCHero who killed Oregon gunman is traumatised, mother says  The TimesTrump praises 'great hero' who stopped Oregon school shooter  The IndependentOregon School Shooting Updates: Man Who Killed Suspect in Bend Was Father of Two Students  The New York TimesA community grieves after a deadly school shooting in Oregon  NPR
  
• Muse Frontman Matt Bellamy Packs on the PDA With Influencer AnneMarie Morin Amid Divorce - Us Weekly16 October 2026, 6:24 pm
  Muse Frontman Matt Bellamy Packs on the PDA With Influencer AnneMarie Morin Amid Divorce  Us WeeklyMuse frontman and Devon rock star Matt Bellamy reveals new romance  Devon LiveMatt Bellamy new romance confirmed as he goes Instagram official with AnneMarie Morin  Spectrum FM
  
• Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released - Sky News16 October 2026, 6:14 pm
  Russell Brand trial: Comedian was 'wild-eyed maniac', accuser tells court - as new pictures released  Sky NewsWoman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault  BBCRussell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told  The Guardian‘Egotistical’ Russell Brand preoccupied by sex, former flatmate tells trial  ITVXRussell Brand trial day three — as it happened  The Times
  
• Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois - The Guardian16 October 2026, 5:51 pm
  Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois  The GuardianDubois vs Wardley 2: British heavyweights weigh in at career heaviest for world-title rematch  BBCFabio Wardley's team criticise Daniel Dubois' tactics in first fight as they demand a 'strong referee' for rematch  Sky SportsDaniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II predictions, odds and boxing betting tips: Rematch and repeat for Dynamite  Racing PostDubois vs Wardley 2: Steve Bunce looks at the risks and rewards for both fighters  BBC
  
• Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary - The Guardian16 October 2026, 5:50 pm
  Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary  The GuardianWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaving role days after taking job  BBCKatie Zacharia mercilessly mocked online or only lasting a week with Trump  The IndependentWhite House scrambles over questions on new press secretary’s background  The Washington PostTrump says new White House press secretary Zacharia should 'reconsider' job days after starting role  BBC
  
• Dame Judi Dench joins call to keep Archers in Birmingham - BBC16 October 2026, 5:18 pm
  Dame Judi Dench joins call to keep Archers in Birmingham  BBCOutrage in Ambridge: How BBC plans to move The Archers offended everyone  The TelegraphJudi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham  The GuardianWorcestershire village fears losing Archers link if show moves  BBCCoronation Street stars sign letter to BBC boss as backlash grows over Archers plans  Digital Spy
  
• Italy secures EU deal to lower its electricity prices - Financial Times16 October 2026, 5:14 pm
  Italy secures EU deal to lower its electricity prices  Financial TimesItaly clinches deal with EU over measures to limit impact of gas prices on electricity costs  ReutersPresident Meloni’s address to the Senate ahead of the European Council meeting on 15-16 October  www.governo.itMeloni says reference to ETS in summit conclusions is a positive step  ANSAItaly’s energy decree set for EU state aid review after agreement with regulator  MLex
  
• Tiger attack victim's medical records may have been improperly accessed by NHS staff - Sky News16 October 2026, 4:28 pm
  Tiger attack victim's medical records may have been improperly accessed by NHS staff  Sky NewsNHS staff may have breached tiger attack victim's medical records  BBCYorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after man killed by tiger  BBCFamily of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video  The GuardianFirst pictures of tiger who mauled man to death as beast on display at park reopening  Daily Star
  
• Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off - BBC16 October 2026, 4:07 pm
  Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off  BBCNurse stole £750k from 99-year-old  The TelegraphNurse swindled £750,000 from 99-year-old and spent it on cosmetic surgery and home improvements  Wales Online99-Year-Old UK Woman's Rs 9 Crore Fortune Taken By Nurse Who Called Her 'Nana'  NDTVVile UK nurse struck off after stealing £770k from pensioner, 99, for plastic surgery  Daily Express
  
• GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed? - Digital Foundry16 October 2026, 4:04 pm
  GTA 6 Launch Trailer Analysis: Has a Long-Standing Tech Issue Been Fixed?  Digital FoundryGrand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer  Rockstar GamesJustice Composed the Score for Grand Theft Auto VI  Pitchfork33 New Details From the GTA 6 Launch Trailer  IGNGTA 6 Looks Great In Official Rockstar Launch Trailer, But Xbox Is Nowhere To Be Seen  Pure Xbox
  
• Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey - The Guardian16 October 2026, 4:01 pm
  Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey  The GuardianUK Gov't Expected To Raise Bank Taxes In Autumn Budget  Law360European Windfall Levies Show Mixed Results as UK Banks Face Tax Uncertainty Ahead of Autumn Budget - Negative Surprise Momentum  www.dars.gov.etUK banking stocks dip on media report of budget tax increase  ReutersJohn Healey tipped to make Budget tax changes as banks accused of cashing in  Whitchurch Herald
  
• Hegseth united America against him. Trump might make it his last act - The i Paper16 October 2026, 3:38 pm
  Hegseth united America against him. Trump might make it his last act  The i PaperTrump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad  BBCTrump cancels plan to livestream execution after global condemnation  The GuardianWide majority of Americans oppose livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s execution: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHegseth's TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream  Reuters
  
• Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss told job cuts made to "achieve the success we want to create" - BBC16 October 2026, 3:31 pm
  Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss told job cuts made to "achieve the success we want to create"  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Reform councillor Alan Feeney quits over offensive comments - BBC16 October 2026, 3:18 pm
  Reform councillor Alan Feeney quits over offensive comments  BBCReform shouldn’t be judged on ‘a few councillors,’ insists Laila Cunningham - as she admits party ‘branded racist’ over sting  LBCReform being held to a 'higher standard' than Labour and Tories, claims Laila Cunningham following racist comments in undercover sting  LBC