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BBC News Now
Thursday 10 September 2026 · 12:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (77%)
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President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans win the midterm elections, calling it the "Trump dividend," but the funding source, estimated at around $1.3 trillion, and its legality were unclear. The UN criticised international silence over Afghanistan's deepening rights and humanitarian crisis, with Jan Egeland describing severe restrictions on women and girls and a lack of donor funding.
A fire on a Philippine ferry killed at least five people, with nearly 90 missing, and Chinese state media reported 20 deaths in a separate fire on a foreign-flagged ship in Qingdao. The Bayeux Tapestry went on display at the British Museum for the first time in over 900 years, with all viewing slots sold out until the end of the year.
President Macron urged Europe to develop its own crewed space capability at a Paris summit, while India's PM Modi outlined plans for a space station by 2035 and a moon mission by 2040. The Telluride Film Festival featured films such as Danny Boyle's "Ink," Mike Leigh's "Tender Loving Care," and documentaries including "You Can See Everything," and Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler released a new Gruffalo book, "Gruffalo's Granny."
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Charged quote Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
or if President Trump is breaking the law by offering it. He made the announcement at a Republican Party convention in Texas, which the Democrats have described as a flashy distraction from real issues. Our North America editor, Sarah Smith, was watching. Donald Trump has just finished his big speech
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 1:41-1:45
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
There were legal questions about the promise.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 2:54-2:59
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans win both houses, with the money required to be spent in the US, at an estimated cost of $1.35 trillion.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 3:09-3:16
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans win both houses, with the money required to be spent in the US, at an estimated cost of $1.35 trillion.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 3:09-3:16
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
Trump previously promised a $2,000 dividend in 2025.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 4:00-4:07
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
J.D. Vance said the money would come from tariff revenue, but the math does not add up.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 4:55-5:06
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
Some Republicans in tight races skipped the convention to distance themselves from Trump.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 6:11-6:20
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Claim Trump addresses national convention ahead of US midterms
Some Republicans in tight races skipped the convention to distance themselves from Trump.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 6:11-6:20
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Claim UN warns of deepening rights and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
The UN called for a halt to forced returns to Afghanistan.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 9:12-9:15
- 12:03 Story begins Eight dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
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Claim Eight dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
At least five people died in a ferry fire in the Philippines.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 12:06-12:11
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Claim Eight dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
More than 80 people were reported missing.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 12:11-12:14
- 16:06 Story begins Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
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Claim Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
Tickets are currently sold out until December, with more going on sale next month.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 16:40-16:43
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Charged quote Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
Now a deal has been struck between Theresa May and the French president, which means it will return to Britain to go on display here. I am wildly excited about the original tapestry coming to the UK. It's been a long time coming. I think it's going to be enormous. Well, inside that lorry until just a few moments ago,
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 17:01-17:06
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Charged quote Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
has made that journey because they have done several dry runs. I did well up a little bit seeing it taken off the lorry. So I imagine I'll probably be in floods of tears when I actually see it. We have to wear aprons and protective things on our feet just to make sure that no fibres from my clothing
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 17:26-17:33
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Charged quote Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum
Pauline, what did you think? Oh, it's just wonderful. Absolutely magnificent. And it's just so moving to think that that was all embroidered so long ago. I'm nearly speechless, nearly. Well, you saw Katie Razzall, our culture editor there. She has followed the tapestry on this long journey and is also there today at the British Museum.
BBC News, BBC News Now, 10 September 2026, 18:25-18:32
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