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Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Morning 10/08/2026
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption 10/08/2026
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.
Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast 10/07/2026
Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in Walker Bay.
Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio 10/07/2026
A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it.
Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' 10/07/2026
The US president says the Mexican leader rang him to urge him not to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Trump justified the change with coastal data that available figures do not support.