Trump signs executive order to allow tax-free diesel in effort to lower gas prices just weeks before midterm elections

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt dyed diesel as fuel prices remain near record highs. Diesel surged to roughly $6.50 a gallon last month.

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US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million

Oct 6, 2026

US judge blocks Trump policy of fining migrants up to $1.8 million

As recently as July, the Department of Homeland Security said it had issued more than 103,000 fines to migrants amounting to about $84 billion in total since President Trump returned to the White House in 2024

Trump offers Putin lifeline as Russia scrambles to contain deadly airborne plague after lab worker's death

Oct 6, 2026

Trump offers Putin lifeline as Russia scrambles to contain deadly airborne plague after lab worker's death

More than 200 people are under medical observation and four hospitals have been closed for a three-week quarantine in Irkutsk following the death of Daria Shipilova.

Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit

Oct 6, 2026

Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit

Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. The Thai capital could receive about 50mm (two inches) of rain a day from October 11-13, coinciding with the start of the week-long gathering of finance ministers, central bankers, executives and other delegates from the institutions’ 191 member countries, according to Surapong Sarapa, the Meteorological Department’s head of...

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

Oct 6, 2026

War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power

Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.

Trump uses transgender slur against opponent of Darline Graham as he urges voters to back late South Carolina senator's sister

Oct 6, 2026

Trump uses transgender slur against opponent of Darline Graham as he urges voters to back late South Carolina senator's sister

Senate nominee Annie Andrews is facing off against Darline Graham for the seat Graham was appointed to upon her brother's Lindsey's death in July.

American Idol singer's young daughters vow not to visit him behind bars in powerful statements read to court during his sentencing for killing their mom

Oct 6, 2026

American Idol singer's young daughters vow not to visit him behind bars in powerful statements read to court during his sentencing for killing their mom

American Idol alum Caleb Flynn wept as his daughters' heartbreaking impact statements were read aloud before the court as he was sentenced to life without parole.

Man nabbed after allegedly yielding shabu, firearm in Ilocos Sur

Oct 6, 2026

Man nabbed after allegedly yielding shabu, firearm in Ilocos Sur

SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested a 32-year-old farmer during a search warrant operation in Barangay Cadacad in Narvacan town in this province on Sunday, Oct. 4, resulting in the seizure of suspected shabu, marijuana, and a homemade firearm and ammunition. The Narvacan Municipal Police Station, in coordination with the Ilocos Sur Provincial

Protests erupt at Cornell as hundreds of students rage over school's handling of rape case

Oct 6, 2026

Protests erupt at Cornell as hundreds of students rage over school's handling of rape case

Massive protests broke out at Cornell University on Monday amid outrage over the school's handling of a former student's claim she was gang raped by seven fraternity members.

British Airways steward who was sacked for asking female colleague if she wanted to join the 'mile-high club' wins £30,000 payout

Oct 6, 2026

British Airways steward who was sacked for asking female colleague if she wanted to join the 'mile-high club' wins £30,000 payout

Charly Mateo, then aged 37, was sacked by the airline in July 2024 after he was deemed to have 'invaded the privacy' of a cabin crew member during a flight.

Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity

Oct 6, 2026

Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

Minor mental health issues are 'no excuse not to get a job', says Helen Whately

Oct 6, 2026

Minor mental health issues are 'no excuse not to get a job', says Helen Whately

The shadow work and pensions secretary said that minor mental health conditions should not be an excuse for young people not to work as claiming benefits is not a 'lifestyle choice'.

One Nation announces it would ban burqas and niqabs in Australian schools - after Pauline Hanson clashed with female student

Oct 6, 2026

One Nation announces it would ban burqas and niqabs in Australian schools - after Pauline Hanson clashed with female student

The controversial policy would apply to all schools, including Islamic and private institutions.

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