insert_link World Another powerful and potentially life-threatening tropical storm is gaining momentum in the Gulf of Mexico Another powerful and potentially life-threatening tropical storm is gaining momentum in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton, classed as a Category 4, is continuing to rapidly intensity as it barrels its way towards the United States coastline. Our Benji Hyer reports. todayOctober 8, 2024 20
insert_link World Biden, Harris + Trump mark Oct 7 anniversary Kamala Harris has vowed to 'ensure that the threat Hamas poses is eliminated', on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. The US Vice President told media she is "devastated by the loss and pain of the Israeli people" and called for a ceasefire deal, one year after a deadly war began in the region. Harris, President Joseph Biden and Donald Trump are all marking the occasion with events across […] todayOctober 8, 2024 20
insert_link World American scientists win Nobel prize for discovery of microMRNA American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for the discovery of microRNA, a tiny molecule that governs how cells in the body function. It has been connected to heart disease, cancers and viral diseases. Here's Kate fisher reporting: todayOctober 8, 2024 11
insert_link World Maldives Prez in India amid debt default concerns A financial bailout could be at the top of Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu's agenda on his 5-day trip to India. He's expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns about Male defaulting on its sovereign debt - a possibility Muizzu has denied. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayOctober 7, 2024 24
insert_link World Chinese embassy says citizens killed in ‘terrorist attack’ in Pakistan Two Chinese nationals have been killed and at least ten people injured after an explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan described it as a "terrorist attack". Laura Westbrook reports. todayOctober 7, 2024 13
insert_link World Israel marks one year since October 7th attacks Israel is marking a year since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Services are taking place across Israel and the world. Around 1200 people were killed and over 250 were taken hostage. Adam Ma'anit's cousin was taken hostage by Hamas and he says more can be done to get the hostages home. Hamas' surprise 7 October attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, kicking off 12 months […] todayOctober 7, 2024 16
insert_link World UN says Lebanon’s shelters are full as fighting continues The United Nations says almost all its shelters in Lebanon are full as people continue to flee their homes amidst increasing Israeli military strikes. Meanwhile, the world body is also painting a distressing picture in Gaza where at least six schools and one orphanage serving as shelters were hit in the last four days. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York. todayOctober 7, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics US dock strike temporarily called off Dock workers in the United States are back at work after their union reached a tentative agreement over wages. Strikes this week have brought ship traffic in east coast harbours to a standstill - with fears mounting over the impact the industrial action could have on the US economy. Sally Patterson reports for us from New York. todayOctober 7, 2024 17
insert_link World Harris meets Arab Americans as she seeks to win back support Kamala Harris has met with Arab American leaders in the swing state of Michigan as her campaign seeks to address their concerns about the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. A poll released this week indicates the Vice President is struggling to win over a group that has strongly favoured Democrats in recent years. With additional details, here's Our Ira Spitzer reporting. todayOctober 7, 2024 20