- US military spending on the Iran war has surpassed $47 billion.
Robinson threatened Young on phone
During a phone call on August 5, 2024, Tommy Robinson told journalist Andrew Young 'I'm coming to get you'.
- Trump claims he will accept election results if they are honest
- Audi will invest $4.2 billion to build a factory in Georgia.
- Citizens argue media bans violate their First Amendment rights.
- Houthi group fired two ballistic missiles at Aden airport, injuring civilians and damaging property.
- The attack followed a warning to evacuate, citing a Saudi military cargo aircraft at the airport.
- Aden airport is a key entry point for humanitarian aid in southern Yemen, and the strike halted air traffic.
- Syria reopened the Nassib border crossing with Jordan on October 28, 2026, after it was closed following a Jordanian airstrike.
- The airstrike was a response to a church attack in Jordan that killed nine people, but Syria said it killed seven civilians, including three children.
- Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to discuss operations against the Islamic State group.
- A Ukrainian drone attack on a bus in Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia killed one and injured others.
- Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one and injured 15, according to Ukraine's emergency service.
- Russia claimed to have hit drone production facilities and a logistics terminal in Kharkiv region.
- A drone strike hit a busy market in Nyala, killing over 100 people.
- Emergency Lawyers condemned the attack and called for an investigation.
- The conflict in Sudan has created a severe humanitarian crisis.
- Israel's military reportedly increased AI-assisted target generation from 50 targets a year to 100 a
- The system identified thousands of Palestinians as suspected militants during the conflict.
- Independent confirmation of these claims remains limited.
- An Egyptian civilian crossed the border fence from Egypt into Israel near Nitzana.
- Israeli military apprehended the man and transferred him to security forces for questioning.
- Egypt's foreign ministry is following up and working to facilitate his return.
- US military spending on the Iran war has surpassed $47 billion.
- This amount is over 25% higher than previous estimates from July.
- The Pentagon projects over $29 billion will replace used munitions.
- Troops responded to a distress call at Machika Dam in Katsina, killing two terrorists and rescuing Suleiman Umar.
- In Kaduna, troops foiled an ambush, killing six terrorists and recovering weapons and charms.
- In Zamfara, troops rescued two kidnapped men from Kebbi State during surveillance.
- Halima Salman was taken to Syria by her father at age 17.
- She was convicted of receiving military training from ISIS at age 18.
- Salman faces a potential 10-year prison sentence.
- The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific on Oct 27, killing five people.
- The strike is part of a campaign against alleged drug traffickers that began in September 2025.
- At least 240 people have been killed in over 70 strikes, but critics question the legality and evidence.
- Fighting between Oromia and Somali regional forces in Ethiopia has displaced 36,000 people into Kenya.
- The UN and Kenya Red Cross are providing food, health services, and household items to six camps.
- Local leaders warn that host communities in Marsabit County face food and water shortages worsened by climate change.
- Colombia's new president canceled peace talks with rebel groups, shifting to a confrontational security strategy.
- A bomb exploded in Cucuta near the Venezuelan border, injuring at least four police officers.
- The attack follows a recent assassination of a former deputy mayor in the same city.
- Russian IT specialist Yuri Belenkiy was sentenced to 13 years in prison for financing terrorism.
- Binance shared Belenkiy's transaction history with Russian investigators, which was key evidence.
- Belenkiy donated over $700 to Ukrainian military fundraising campaigns via cryptocurrency.
- Jordan launched airstrikes on southern Syria in retaliation for an attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people.
- Jordan said the strikes killed about 20 Islamic State militants, but Syria's civil defense reported seven civilian deaths.
- Syria condemned the strikes as an unacceptable violation of its airspace, but both countries said they would strengthen security coordination.
- Somali soldiers reported dozens of comrades killed and over 100 wounded in a battle with al Shabaab near Buurhakaba.
- The defense ministry said about 75 militants were killed and 56 wounded, but did not disclose government casualties.
- Al Shabaab used explosives-laden vehicles, destroying five army vehicles, according to soldiers.
- A drone was shot down near Baghdad's Green Zone on Tuesday.
- US embassy air defenses activated after detecting two drones approaching.
- Debris from two drones was recovered; investigations into origin are ongoing.
- Two attacks occurred in Oromia, killing 60 Orthodox Christians.
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reported the deaths and injuries.
- The regional government blamed the Oromo Liberation Army for the violence.
- JTF-OPEP troops responded to a distress call about gunfire in Plateau, Nigeria.
- The military said the encounter with police was misconstrued as a clash.
- The incident is being addressed through command and inter-agency channels.
- Israel's Channel 12 reported a rare clash between Prime Minister Netanyahu and military chief Zamir over a planned Iran operation.
- Zamir demanded written authorization from Netanyahu before any military action, fearing political motives before the election.
- Netanyahu denied any disagreement, while opposition leader Eisenkot publicly backed Zamir's caution.
- An Iraqi court convicted seven French nationals of Islamic State membership, sentencing six to life and one to 15 years.
- The men were among 47 French suspects transferred from Syria to Iraq last year for trial.
- The court chose life imprisonment over the death penalty because the defendants were young; lawyers plan to appeal.
- Ukraine's 475th Separate Assault Regiment used the StarGate drone to evacuate two wounded soldiers from the battlefield near the Russian border.
- The drone, developed by SkyFall, can carry 150 kilograms and is equipped with signal jammers and autonomous navigation.
- The rescued soldier, identified by call sign 'Izyum', waited two days for evacuation and credited the drone with saving his life.
- Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree reported 3,179 Saudi-led coalition air and missile attacks since the escalation began.
- In the past 24 hours, 56 attacks targeted civilian sites in seven Yemeni provinces.
- The attacks were carried out by F-15 and Typhoon jets from Saudi bases and missiles from Najran.
- Serge Archambeau, a French Korean War veteran, died and wished to be buried in South Korea.
- His remains were returned to South Korea and will be buried at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan on Saturday.
- The ceremony at Incheon airport on Tuesday marks the return of his remains.
- Billy Corgan said he preferred dating younger women because they were less 'wounded' by past relationships.
- His comments drew criticism online, with some calling them sexist and patronizing.
- Corgan met his wife Chloe Mendel when she was 19 and he was 44; they have three children.
- Marvel's Ghost Rider movie, starring Ryan Gosling, is set for release on July 28, 2028.
- Connor Storrie, known for 'Heated Rivalry', is in talks to play the villain.
- Shawn Levy directs, with production planned to start in New York next year.
- During filming, Steven Spielberg announced Michael J. Fox would replace Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly.
- Christopher Lloyd initially worried about reshooting six weeks of scenes but later praised Fox's performance.
- Fox thanked Lloyd for his welcoming attitude during the transition.
- Jennifer Lawrence confirmed she will reprise Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.
- She reunited with original co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson on set.
- The film is set 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and centers on a young Haymitch.
- Shirley Ballas, a judge on the UK show Strictly Come Dancing, appeared as a guest judge on the US show Dancing with the Stars on October 27, 2026.
- She gave low scores (4 out of 10) to some contestants, including Julia Stiles and Tatyana Ali, but later awarded a perfect 10 to Harry Shum Jr.
- Viewers had mixed reactions, with some criticizing her harshness and others supporting her as a permanent judge.
- Seth Rogen initially doubted Jake Gyllenhaal's brooding portrayal of Donnie Darko.
- Rogen later praised Gyllenhaal's deep thought in the role.
- Donnie Darko gained a cult following despite initial box-office disappointment.
- White confirmed Ramsay cried during his final service at Harvey's in 1989.
- White denied rumors that the feud was over Ramsay leaving or an overcooked fish.
- White said he agreed to the BBC series only after Ramsay excluded Jamie Oliver.
- Brian Jones wrote to Charlie Watts on 3 June 1962, calling their drummer 'atrocious' and asking Watts to join.
- Watts initially declined, joining the Rolling Stones in January 1963 after seven months.
- The letter, kept by Watts's family for six decades, will be auctioned by Sotheby's in December 2026.
- Don Warrington's character left the show in 2024 due to a family crisis.
- He returned briefly in the following series, causing viewer confusion.
- Warrington confirmed the exit was a planned storyline, not permanent.
- Errol Morris filmed a two-hour interview with Elizabeth Holmes in 2015 for Theranos ads.
- Morris is now considering releasing the unedited interview, which has never been seen.
- He believes the footage shows Holmes as a 'true believer' in her company's technology.
- John Carpenter will be honored with the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 77th ACE Eddie Awards on February 6, 2027.
- Editors Bonnie Koehler and Christopher Nelson will also receive career achievement awards at the ceremony.
- Patton Oswalt will host the event, which will take place at UCLA's Royce Hall.
BBC shelves DIY SOS after 26 years; presenter Nick Knowles says show will not return in current form
- The BBC has shelved DIY SOS after 26 years and 35 series, as part of £500m savings.
- Presenter Nick Knowles said the show will not return in its current form, only possibly smaller and more cost-effective.
- A Change.org petition to save the show has gathered over 43,000 signatures.
- Hannah Waddingham was asked to appear on the first Celebrity Traitors in the UK.
- She declined because she is a 'scaredy cat' and prefers watching from home.
- Her Ted Lasso co-star Nick Mohammed participated and reached the final.
- Sacha Baron Cohen praised Nathan Fielder for reinventing the documentary genre.
- Fielder's film You Can See Everything follows Elizabeth Holmes before her prison term.
- The documentary earned $45 million domestically and a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Noah Wyle received the title from People magazine on October 27, 2026.
- He initially thought the announcement was a prank before accepting it.
- Wyle's children reacted less enthusiastically than his wife to the news.
- Camille Grammer publicly criticized Kelsey Grammer for not calling or texting their daughter Mason on her 25th birthday.
- Mason reportedly checked her phone and spam folder for a message from her father over the weekend.
- Camille also claimed Mason has felt increasingly excluded from her father's life and home.
- Kevin Bleyer, four-time Emmy winner for The Daily Show, died Sunday in a car crash in Millrift, Pennsylvania.
- He worked on Politically Incorrect, Dennis Miller's show, and The Daily Show for nine years.
- He also wrote books, served as deputy chief speechwriter for NYC Mayor, and produced satire shows worldwide.
- Savannah Chrisley announced her engagement and pregnancy on her podcast and Instagram.
- Her fiancé is Jason Galanis, a convicted fraudster whose sentence was commuted by Trump in March 2025.
- The couple met through political work while Chrisley sought pardons for her parents.
- Lloyd's memoir, In My Own Time, was released on Tuesday.
- He regrets not performing a risky train stunt in Back to the Future Part III.
- He also disclosed past struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Becca Devens, wife of Big Brother winner Rick Devens, announced her breast cancer diagnosis on October 25.
- She will undergo a double mastectomy after doctors found non-invasive cancer in her duct.
- Becca clapped back at a troll who celebrated her diagnosis, saying she would haunt them if she died.
- Susan Saint James passed away at 80 after battling pancreatic cancer.
- She was known for her roles in 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie.
- Her family remembered her for her kindness and generosity.
- Louis Walsh managed Boyzone and Ronan Keating's early solo career until a bitter split in 2003.
- In a recent TV interview, Walsh said Keating will never have another hit and called him a karaoke artist.
- Keating previously criticized Walsh in a documentary, saying he made wrong choices in managing his solo career.
- Jasper Talbot and Hannah Chinn will portray James and Lily Potter.
- Harry Gilby joins the cast as Charlie Weasley, marking his screen debut.
- The series is set to premiere on December 25, 2026.
- UEFA moved the Rennes-Olympiacos match from November 5 to November 4 at 4:30 pm.
- French unions called a general strike for November 5, prompting the change.
- Rennes fans criticized the new time, saying it is hard for many to attend.
- LA28 organizers unveiled 'Stars Align' as the official slogan for the 2028 Games.
- Kathleen Kennedy, former Lucasfilm president, was appointed to lead ceremonies.
- The slogan emphasizes effort and commitment, not luck, according to LA28's chief marketing officer.
- Borussia Dortmund faced Werder Bremen in the DFB-Pokal match.
- Marcel Sabitzer scored a decisive goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
- The match ended with Dortmund winning 3-2 after a comeback attempt by Bremen.
- Nick Foles said the Eagles have a culture problem and singled out Jeff Stoutland's departure.
- Head coach Nick Sirianni dismissed the criticism, saying the team stays focused internally.
- The Eagles have lost five straight games after starting 2-0, with quarterback Jalen Hurts out for the season.
- Cowboys beat Eagles on Monday night, improving to 3-4.
- Schottenheimer's postgame presser lasted 4 minutes, much shorter than usual.
- Quarterback Dak Prescott said the coach was 'hungry, pissed off' after the win.
- The 49ers lost to the Falcons in Week 7, ending their perfect start.
- Bleacher Report predicts the 49ers will trade for Jets' Garrett Wilson.
- Jets fans speculate about a Wilson trade after a uniform post.
- The Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday.
- Josh Downs requested a trade from the Colts, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
- Downs has 26 catches for 307 yards this season; Steelers are a potential landing spot.
- Toronto FC is three points outside the playoff cutline in the Eastern Conference.
- The team has a six percent chance of reaching the playoffs according to PlayoffStatus.
- Toronto FC will play D.C. United today in a critical match for their postseason hopes.
- Jared Banner, formerly assistant GM of the Chicago Cubs, was introduced as the Orioles' new GM on Tuesday.
- Banner will oversee player development, performance, and health care, while Mike Elias focuses on scouting and acquisitions.
- The Orioles have had two straight sub-.500 seasons, and Banner's appointment comes amid fan frustration and pressure on the front office.
- Cadillac announced a multi-year contract extension for Sergio Perez on Wednesday.
- Perez will remain with the team through at least the 2029 season.
- The extension comes as Cadillac has yet to score a point this season.
- The NYC Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, with nearly 60,000 runners expected, surpassing last year's record of 59,226 finishers.
- Defending champions Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri will return to defend their titles in the five-borough race.
- The race will be broadcast in the UK on HBO Max and TNT Sports, and in the US on ESPN2, with start times beginning at 1:00 p.m. GMT.
- ESPN's Dan Graziano says Titans are more likely to trade Tony Pollard than Colts trade Jonathan Taylor.
- Pollard has 478 rushing yards and four touchdowns in seven games for the 1-6 Titans.
- Colts coach Shane Steichen says Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade.
- Carter Hart left the morning skate with an undisclosed injury.
- Adin Hill will start the game against the Ottawa Senators.
- Hart has had a history of injuries and shared goaltending duties with Hill.
- Pat McAfee received regular death threats, prompting FBI advice to wear a bulletproof vest.
- The FBI's advice came after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
- McAfee cited safety concerns after a University of Utah Instagram video mocked him, leading to an apology.
- Anthony Edwards will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and miss several weeks, possibly up to two months.
- He averaged 33.3 points in the first four games, setting a Timberwolves record with 133 points.
- The absence may cost him All-NBA eligibility and a potential $304 million supermax extension.
- A new study estimates 75% of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE.
- The study adjusted for selection bias by comparing brain donors to all deceased players.
- Researchers estimated 27% of these players had dementia, four times the general population rate.
- Ben Kindel fainted on the team flight from Utah on Oct. 20.
- He was hospitalized overnight and placed on injured reserve.
- He returned to practice on Tuesday and is optimistic about playing soon.
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders denied offering $50,000 to critics, calling it a joke.
- His videographer, Christopher Neely, claimed Sanders made the offer to stop criticism.
- Sanders said he would never pay anyone to stop talking about him.
- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died in May 2025 at age 65.
- Daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon became principal owner and team CEO.
- Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after nearly 10 seasons.
Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano to retire after January 9 title defense against Australia's Skye Falzon
- Amanda Serrano, 38, will retire after defending her WBO and WBA featherweight titles on January 9 in San Juan.
- She holds a 50-4-1 record with 32 knockouts and shares the all-time women's knockout record with Christy Martin.
- Serrano made history in 2022 as the first woman to headline Madison Square Garden alongside Katie Taylor.
- Jerry Jones said Tuesday he could and would hire Troy Aikman for a Cowboys front office role.
- Aikman's ESPN contract expires after the 2026 season, and he has considered offers.
- Aikman previously consulted for the Miami Dolphins' GM and head coach searches.
- Takeshi Okada stepped down from the Japan Football Association amid FIFA controversies.
- His resignation follows the Asian Football Confederation's support for Gianni Infantino's re-elected
- Okada cited a gap between FIFA's actions and his personal values as the reason for leaving.
- Matt Painter's salary increased from $5.2 million to $7 million for the 2026-27 season.
- The contract includes annual escalations and extends through the 2030-31 season.
- Painter has led Purdue to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and a recent championship game.
Briefings
Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing journalists in the UK, faces potential prison time
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Robinson hired private investigators
After the Daily Mail published a story about him, Tommy Robinson hired private investigators to locate the home addresses of journalists Andrew Young, Jacob Dirnhuber, and editor Ted Verity.
Robinson guilty of harassment
I am guilty of harassing Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, causing them to fear violence.
Robinson denies intent to intimidate
I did not intend to intimidate the journalists; I only wanted the Daily Mail to remove a photograph of my former wife.
Robinson calls verdict insane
The verdict is insane.
Robinson convicted of harassment
Tommy Robinson was found guilty by a 10-2 majority jury at Southwark Crown Court of two charges of harassment causing fear of violence against journalists Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber.
Robinson released on bail
Justice John Cavanagh granted Tommy Robinson bail at Southwark Crown Court ahead of his sentencing hearing on December 16.
Reform UK cannot monitor members who support Robinson
Reform UK is unable to monitor members who back Tommy Robinson, and liking an online post does not make someone a full-blown supporter.
Farage says Robinson's conduct was very wrong
If Robinson has been convicted of harassment, then his conduct is obviously very wrong.
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