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Thursday 15 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Woman tells Russell Brand trial he was a wild-eyed maniac at MTV

A second woman has told Russell Brand's trial that he indecently assaulted her at MTV in 2001 by trying to drag her into a toilet; he denies all charges.

Linked Topic: Russell Brand
13 broadcasts · 5 channels
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Saturday 17 October 2026

Daniel Dubois to defend WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley at the O2

Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight title in a rematch with Fabio Wardley at the O2 tonight, after winning their first fight in May.

Linked Topic: Boxing
1 broadcast · 1 channel
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Saturday 17 October 2026

British troops to join Polish exercise testing Ukraine peacekeeping plans

British troops will join a Polish war game next month to test plans for a possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire, alongside German, French and Polish soldiers.

Linked Topic: Ukraine
1 broadcast · 1 channel
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Thursday 15 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Trump press secretary Katie Zachariah leaves after five days

Katie Zachariah has left the White House press secretary job after five days, following a rocky first briefing and questions over her legal credentials.

Linked Topics: White House Donald Trump US Politics
9 broadcasts · 6 channels
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Thursday 15 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Trump weighs Iran and Houthi escalation as USS George Washington patrols Arabian Sea

President Trump is weighing whether to escalate against Iran or the Houthis while the USS George Washington patrols the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz.

Linked Topics: US-Iran Iran
5 broadcasts · 1 channel
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Sunday 11 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Swinney to claim stars aligning for independence as SNP conference ends

John Swinney closes the SNP conference in Aberdeen by claiming momentum for independence, after Andy Burnham offered devolution but no referendum.

Linked Topics: SNP Scottish Independence
10 broadcasts · 7 channels
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Friday 9 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Trump waives Russian sanctions and buys diesel as Ukraine condemns betrayal

President Trump has waived key Russian sanctions and agreed a diesel supply deal with Vladimir Putin, while Ukraine calls it a gift to Moscow and allies warn of a Western split.

Linked Topics: Russia Cost of Living Oil Prices Russia Sanctions Russian Oil Ukraine US-Russia
19 broadcasts · 6 channels
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Saturday 17 October 2026

Ukraine reports Donetsk gains as EU leaders pledge support, Italy criticises US restrictions

Ukraine says it has retaken more than 100 square miles in Donetsk, EU leaders vow continued support, and Italy's defence minister criticises US restrictions on Kyiv.

Linked Topic: Ukraine
1 broadcast · 1 channel
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Friday 16 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

UN says nearly 200 settler attacks hit West Bank olive harvest in two weeks

Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank, with the UN reporting nearly 200 settler attacks in two weeks during the harvest.

Linked Topic: West Bank
6 broadcasts · 2 channels
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Friday 16 October 2026 — Saturday 17 October 2026

Bend school shooting: teenage gunman killed three children and a teacher in special needs class

A 16-year-old former pupil killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, before an armed parent shot him dead.

Linked Topic: School Shooting
10 broadcasts · 6 channels
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Saturday 17 October 2026

BBC apologises and pays damages to PinkNews bosses over defamatory claims

The BBC has apologised and paid damages to PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband Anthony James after removing a 2024 investigation it now admits contained defamatory allegations.

Linked Topic: PinkNews
1 broadcast · 1 channel
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Saturday 17 October 2026

Russell T Davies discusses memoir, Queer as Folk and UK TV pressures

Screenwriter Russell T Davies talks about his memoir, the making of Queer as Folk and Tiptoe, and his concerns about Channel 4 cuts and the iPlayer.

Linked Topic: Russell T Davies
1 broadcast · 1 channel