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BBC News
Saturday 24 October 2026 · 03:00 BST · 30m · 8 stories · 15 annotated moments · 26 of 30 min on news stories (86%)
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The Israeli military began demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen at a military checkpoint near the city, with the two gunmen shot dead by Israeli forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military should prepare to fully close the occupied West Bank and described plans to evacuate residents, go house to house, remove weapons, destroy what he called terrorist infrastructure and impose a cordon around Hebron and Halhul, with the model possibly expanded. Hamas, without claiming responsibility, called the attack a natural response to crimes against Palestinians. The report also noted a surge in Israeli military operations and extremist settler attacks during the olive harvest, with Palestinians, activists and American journalists targeted and detained. An analyst, Firas Maksad, cited UN OCHA figures pointing to a 240% rise in settler attacks, said the coalition had been unwilling to stem the violence, and described the attack as timed four days before Israeli elections, with a tight race between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot.
Both Russia and Ukraine praised Melania Trump for her role in brokering a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine, due to take effect next week after a Russian blockade prevented civilians leaving and aid entering. A report described residents cut off by mines, drones and shelling, with no food, power or running water for many, and some skepticism that the ceasefire would hold. Sources in Ukraine's defence ministry told the BBC the country was still facing issues with the Starlink satellite internet network after U.S. President Donald Trump said Elon Musk had restored a system limited in past weeks; Musk denied being behind a slowdown. Andrew Weiss said the blockade had denied food and basic supplies to thousands since late May and that Russia had resisted a broader ceasefire because it would benefit Ukraine, while arguing attention should focus on averting a wider humanitarian crisis.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said she was informed in 2018 of disturbing allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle, after reports that images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to him were found at his former home in the Philippines; he denied the allegations as sick lies, Philippine authorities said they were investigating and looking at his computer, and the Metropolitan Police said they were making internal inquiries about reports officers passed a letter to her in 2018. President Emmanuel Macron condemned a racist terrorist attack in the western suburbs of Paris in which a gunman killed one person and injured five, including a 12-year-old girl; the suspect was arrested and France planned to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday ahead of further protests after last weekend's violence. Brazil's presidential runoff campaign reached its final debate between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, with polling showing a tight race and one survey putting undecided voters at 14%. In the U.S., the Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to block Alaska Senate results if Trump-endorsed Republican Dan Sullivan did not win, citing possible vote splitting by another Republican candidate also named Dan Sullivan, and President Trump said he had directly ordered the lawsuit; polling analysis suggested Democrats could gain more House seats than forecast. The broadcast also examined polling challenges including AI-generated fake polls and bots entering surveys, and reported that final screen tests for the next James Bond were taking place, with Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor among the actors mentioned and tests reportedly focusing on stunts, camera presence and dialogue.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister
- 2:23
Firas Maksad, managing director for the Middle East and North Africa practice at the Eurasia Group
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Andrew Weiss, former White House National Security Council director for Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian affairs under President Clinton
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Duchess of Sussex
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Lula da Silva, incumbent president
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Flavio Bolsonaro, right-wing senator
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Silas Malafaia, has millions of followers on social media
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Donald Trump, U.S. President
- 19:14
Michael Dimock, president of the Pew Research Center
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Sandro Monetti, entertainment reporter
- 1:08 Story begins Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
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Claim Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hebron shooting
The Israeli prime minister ordered Hebron to be cordoned off.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 2:00-2:07
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Claim Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
Russia and Ukraine praised Melania Trump's role in brokering the Oleshky ceasefire, and a human rights ombudsman said the mission could not have happened without her involvement.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 3:51-4:02
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Claim Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
Civilians in Oleshky were trapped amid a Russian blockade, with shortages of food, power and running water and most unable to leave.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 4:02-4:09
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Claim Melania Trump announces localised Oleshky ceasefire from 29 October
Melania Trump said she secured a localised ceasefire in Oleshky between Russia and Ukraine, and the White House said both sides agreed to pause military action on 29 October to allow humanitarian aid.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 4:09-4:13
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Charged quote Meghan Markle responds to Thomas Markle abuse allegations
her estranged father in 2018. She issued a statement today after reports that images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Thomas Markle were found at his former home in the Philippines. He's denied the allegations describing them as sick lies. Jonny Dymond reports. A Windsor wedding like no other in the congregation, royalty, British and Hollywood,
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 10:17-10:21
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Charged quote Meghan Markle responds to Thomas Markle abuse allegations
Once they get information, they'd have to make a decision based on safeguarding, whether it's appropriate to share that information. Quite frankly, they're damned if they do and they're damned if they don't. This was all done privately. This evening, the Metropolitan Police said they were making inquiries
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 12:00-12:04
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Claim Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Trappes as terrorism inquiry opens
President Macron said the victims were targeted because of their skin colour or perceived religion.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 12:50-13:00
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Claim Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Trappes as terrorism inquiry opens
A suspect was arrested after officials said he fired bursts from an automatic weapon from his car.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 13:00-13:11
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Claim Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Trappes as terrorism inquiry opens
France planned to deploy 70,000 police nationwide on Saturday, about 20 percent more than usual, ahead of further street protests after violent demonstrations.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 13:23-13:40
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Claim Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro trade personal attacks in final runoff debate
The debate covered crime, corruption and healthcare and featured repeated mutual accusations of lying, with Lula comparing Flavio Bolsonaro unfavourably to his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted over a botched coup attempt.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 14:00-14:16
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Claim Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro trade personal attacks in final runoff debate
A poll after an earlier debate indicated undecided voters had risen from 7% to 14%.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 14:16-14:27
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Claim Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro trade personal attacks in final runoff debate
Reports described the race as tied with a small advantage for Flavio Bolsonaro.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 15:38-15:43
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- 17:46
Claim Justice Department sues over Alaska Senate race as polling integrity fears grow
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to block the Alaska Senate result if Trump-backed Dan Sullivan does not win.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 17:46-18:01
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Claim Final auditions held for next James Bond
Final auditions for the next James Bond are reportedly taking place this weekend, with between three and five actors thought to be in contention.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 23:21-23:36
- 23:26 Story begins Final auditions held for next James Bond
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
Forecasters expected Storm Bulo to bring widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph across northern parts, with local gusts up to 80 mph on exposed coasts and hills.
BBC News, 24 October 2026, 26:29-26:45
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