Oct 9, 2026
Police are seen blowing whistles and advancing towards demonstrators before forming a line with their shields held out as hundreds surge towards them.
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions against Iranian entities and individuals involved in oil trade. These actions focus on disrupting Iran's oil revenues and targeting its sanctions-evasion networks. The Treasury identified 27 companies, six individuals, and 22 vessels in its sanctions list. The measures are part of Operation Economic Outcast and seek to diminish Iran's economic lifelines.
Halima Brewer was elected to sit on the party's disciplinary committee at the Greens' annual conference in Brighton last weekend.
Kemi Badenoch used her party conference speech on Wednesday to declare herself a 'proud black Briton' as she accused Reform of wanting to take the UK backwards with outdated views on race.
The Tory leader's name featured in an online dossier said to have been compiled by Joshua Kerry before he allegedly killed the Reform UK politician in July.
Hurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations and securing boats in coastal areas. The hurricane could bring severe weather, including high winds and heavy rainfall, affecting multiple states. Oil production is also being impacted significantly due to shut down operations in the Gulf. Communities are urged to prepare as conditions are expected to rapidly deteriorate.
An attorney for Alleigha Botner denied allegations that she helped Caleb Flynn murder his wife on the night of February 16 at his home in Ohio.
PepsiCo plans to raise prices on certain snack foods and beverages due to increased costs. The price increase will be in the single-digit percentage range, although it remains lower than earlier this year. Consumption patterns indicate demand in their international market, contributing to a revenue rise of 5.6%. However, the North American beverage business continues to struggle, leading to adjusted earnings expectations.
Johnson is currently battling across the country to help the GOP maintain their narrow majority in the House, while Democrats attempt to take back both chambers of Congress.
Donald Trump presented Elon Musk with the top US science medal on Thursday, as the rocket tycoon fully returned to the president's orbit after an explosive bust-up. Trump and Musk gave an amiable if awkward performance on Thursday, with president patting the tycoon on the back and giving him a wooden case containing his medal.
The US government will broadcast the execution of a terrorist convicted of murdering over a dozen US soldiers in 2009, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday.
Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various locations including the US, Canada, and Japan. The ban also targets related third-party advertisements referencing TikTok and other ByteDance services. In response to this rivalry, Meta asserts that it will continue competing on quality and user experience. TikTok has yet to publicly comment on Meta's advertising ban and actions.
