News for October 6, 2026
Damn it: British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
A British national has been detained in connection with last month’s incident near RAF Fairford. This marks the seventh arrest linked to the case.
For crying out loud: Kenya records first Ebola case linked to Congo outbreak
An Ebola patient who traveled from Congo via Uganda died on Monday. Kenya is the fourth country to report a case from the Congo-origin outbreak that began in May.
Damn it: Childminder pleads guilty to neglect after leaving 27 children alone
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. The case involved 27 children left alone in her home.
Damn it: Small-boat equipment seized in air freight at UK airport, first time detected
The National Crime Agency says it's the first time small-boat equipment has been detected in air freight. The items were seized at a UK airport.
Damn it: Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins Nobel for space-particle observatory work
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He is recognized for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space. The prize highlights Halzen’s contributions to space-based particle detection.
Damn it: Tories pledge £10bn for UK anti-missile defence as NATO warns on Russian drones
The Conservative Party pledges £10bn for a national anti-missile defence system. Officials say the plan would shield Britain. NATO allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
Damn it: Lille students demand more funding for high schools
Damn it: Protests in Lille saw demonstrators demand more government funding for high schools. The crowd gathered on the streets to press for increased resources for public secondary schools. The demonstration centers on achieving better funding for high school education.
Damn it: One million UK non-smokers now vaping
One million UK residents who have never smoked are now vaping. For the second year in a row, more people over 16 vape than smoke. The statistics point to a continuing shift toward vaping among adults.
Damn it: Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Former German spy chief August Hanning has been arrested on espionage and treason charges. He is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Damn it: Putin escalates hybrid attacks to pressure Europe over Ukraine
European leaders say Moscow has intensified its hybrid war against Europe. The tactics cited include online disinformation, cyberattacks, and threats to use nuclear weapons. The aim is to erode Europe's support for Ukraine.
Damn it: Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
The BBC World Service reports from Taiz with rare access to a city torn by war. It speaks with children, teachers and families affected by the conflict. The piece highlights the risks as students still attend school near the front line.
Damn it: Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
An individual was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an ABI investigation found the insurance claims were fabricated. The ABI, the insurance trade body, said the claims were not genuine.
Damn it: B-1 bombers pulled from RAF Fairford, returning to U.S.
On Sunday, the Pentagon confirmed the B-1 bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford in England. They are returning to their home bases in the United States.