CNBC reported that Bank of America was fined $1.2 billion over money-laundering violations. In a later report, CNBC said the bank’s shares fell after a third-quarter revenue miss and a regulatory penalty.
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October 2026 news
Ukraine warned that Starlink limits were disrupting military operations as Russia pounded its energy infrastructure, CNBC reported. The Guardian said civilian casualties in Ukraine were already rising and argued that restrictions on Starlink would worsen the death toll.
Zelensky was heading to the UK for talks on fresh support, CNBC reported. The BBC later reported that the prime minister told Zelensky, “We are behind you and that will not change.”
The Guardian reports that John Healey is targeting a tax crackdown on online marketplaces in his first budget.
France 24 reports that faithful are praying for Pope Leo after a lung cancer diagnosis. The New York Times reports that the diagnosis is testing a papacy still taking shape and that his cancer surgery drew an outpouring from world leaders.
The New York Times reports that people are mourning victims of a Houthi attack on a Saudi airport.
The Done family took a £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts, The Guardian reports.
Nature reports a paper titled “De novo design of cysteine proteases.” The supplied article information does not provide further details about the work or its findings.
The Guardian reports that a graduate student accused of poisoning a colleague was arrested at LAX after allegedly trying to flee to China. CBC News says the student was accused of trying to flee the U.S. after police questioned her about an alleged poisoning.
Euronews reports that US inflation rose to 3.7% as fuel costs climbed ahead of the midterm elections. BBC News reports that inflation rose more than expected and examines what is happening with prices.
DW reports that the Houthis launched a fresh wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera reports that a Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh.
ABC's earlier quick-hits report says Cummins goes big as Maddinson makes a manic cameo. A later ABC report highlights Carey's classic as starting the rot, with Hoff finishing it off.
BBC News asks how long humans will be needed for translation.
BBC News reports that driving test waiting times have fallen to a two-year low, but still average 20 weeks.
Microsoft's president says artificial intelligence is less regulated than milk, according to BBC News.
NPR reports on a skincare sales scheme involving a network of mall stores across the U.S. One report says the scheme led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation; another says the stores targeted vulnerable people. A video report focuses on how a free skincare sample can lead to costs of thousands of dollars.
BBC News reports that arrests have been made after a couple and their two children were killed in an arson attack in Waterford.
Real Madrid's Vinícius says he is being targeted by referees, according to Al Jazeera. The Guardian reports that he also said flair players need protection.
BBC News reports that King Charles praised the Welsh “sense of belonging” as he opened Senedd.
The prime minister launched a review into brain cancer after meeting a patient described as inspirational, BBC News reports. In a later BBC video, a swimmer's emotional television plea for cancer research is reported to have led to a meeting with the prime minister.