News for October 5, 2026
Damn it: Coast Guard came under fire near the border as hundreds deployed
U.S. officials say the Coast Guard was fired upon near the southern border. Hundreds of troops have been deployed to the area in response. Mexico has asked for evidence regarding the incident.
Damn it: Trump stayed silent in Brazil's election; aides say it was strategic
A White House adviser says Trump's silence in Brazil's election was a deliberate strategic move. The move comes as Flávio Bolsonaro takes the lead heading into the runoff. The adviser framed the stance as a calculated choice in the Brazilian race.
U.S. officials seek details on reported Russian plague death and quarantines
U.S. officials are seeking more information about the reported plague death and related quarantines in Russia. They say they need to assess how the situation is evolving before determining any potential threat to the United States.
Relocation of U.S. bombers in the U.K. highlights new risks for bases
Damn it: The United States evacuated its bombers in the U.K. after identifying a threat. Officials said the move was intended to avoid provoking the enemy.
Damn it: Hundreds of French high schools shut as students protest poor conditions
More than 400 French high schools were closed or disrupted Monday as nationwide protests continued. The action shows ongoing discontent across the country.
Damn it: Nobel prize honors brain-mapping light-activated nerve control
An American and two German researchers were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for brain-mapping work. Their method uses light to control nerve signals. The approach has deepened understanding of Alzheimer's disease and is being studied as a way to restore sight.
Damn it: Spain's Sánchez calls snap elections
Good grief: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called snap elections. He is widely seen as the main critic of Donald Trump in Europe. A loss for Sánchez and his Socialist party could topple a long-serving European leader whose profile has grown on the global left for standing up to Trump.
Damn it: FBI says California woman spied for China on Taiwanese president’s son
A 34-year-old California woman was arrested as she attempted to board a flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles. The FBI says she spied for China in connection with the Taiwanese president’s son.
Damn it: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seeks judicial review over search warrants in Epstein ties case
Britain's former prince has lodged a judicial review challenging the legality of the warrants used in his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He denies any wrongdoing.