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Scientists warn that this summer's heat killed a staggering 50,000 people in European cities, with the highest death rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary. Alex and Jordan look at why health, loneliness and poverty made the toll worse, and what cities must do before next summer.

UK consumer confidence has plunged sharply as headline inflation rose above forecasts to 3.5 percent and the deficit widened to 24.5 billion pounds ahead of Chancellor Healey's Budget statement. Alex and Jordan unpack the CBI's call for breathing space and decade-high borrowing costs.

Foreign ministers from Europe and the Middle East met in Istanbul to confront attacks on global shipping routes, with Germany's Johann Wadephul warning fertiliser disruptions could cause famine. Alex and Jordan examine the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi and Russian attacks, and what shoppers and drivers will feel at home.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she is deeply distressed after her father Thomas Markle Sr, 82, was placed under investigation in Cebu over alleged child abuse images, revealing her distance from him was to protect her children. Alex and Jordan break down the investigation, the 2018 police letter revelation, and his firm denial.

Yasmeen Ali, 44, received an indefinite hospital order at Bristol Crown Court after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of her three children by diminished responsibility. Alex and Jordan discuss the judge's remarks and the NHS Trust's admitted failings in her care.

Former Conservative campaign chief Anthony Lee and his wife Laura received suspended sentences at Southwark Crown Court for cheating at gambling with inside information on the 2024 UK election date. Alex and Jordan unpack the leaked Downing Street meeting, the judge's rebuke, and the scandal's long tail.

Gunmen stormed the Hammoud Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan during a funeral, killing six worshippers and wounding 28, as King Abdullah II vows an iron-fist response and a manhunt unfolds. Alex and Jordan cover the rare attack and its regional shockwaves.

UNICEF reports 351 children killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, including eight in the last six days, with 800,000 children displaced and 60,000 left without one or both parents. Alex and Jordan report the agency's call for decisive protection and accountability.

Two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near Hebron before being shot dead, prompting Israel to besiege the city and prepare a full West Bank closure four days before Tuesday's election. Alex and Jordan examine the attack, the crackdown, and the explosive election timing.

Donald Trump told supporters in Sioux City the US war with Iran could come after the November 3 midterms, while Iran activates its Mosaic Defense across 31 provinces and oil sits above $113 with supplies 3 billion barrels below normal. Alex and Jordan break down the strike plans, the political timing, and what it means for energy prices.