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• Texas' Next Death Row Case Could Reopen Questions Over Pentobarbital After Jamaal Howard Execution

  08-10-2026 17:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Texas' next scheduled execution could revive scrutiny over pentobarbital after Jamaal Howard's lawyers challenged the drug's use and courts allowed his execution to proceed
  
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• Maduro and Wife Face New US Torture Conspiracy Charge Over Alleged Abuse of Americans in Venezuela

  09-10-2026 17:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores deny a new US charge alleging they helped maintain a system that tortured detainees, including American citizens.
  
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• Sacked but £100M Richer? What Red Bull Accounts Reveal About Christian Horner's Exit

  09-10-2026 17:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Red Bull accounts disclose £66.988m in group compensation after Christian Horner's departure, but the figure does not confirm his personal payout.
  
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• Why Trevor Noah Says His Therapist Called Him 'Undateable' and What His Ex-Girlfriend Story Reveals

  09-10-2026 17:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trevor Noah recalls a therapist calling him 'undateable' and identifying his workload, frequent travel and impulsive communication as problems in his relationships.
  
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• Will Aliens Arrive Soon? Harvard Professor Avi Loeb Strongly Debunks Viral Rumours

  09-10-2026 16:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Avi Loeb denies a viral 16-day alien prediction, explaining how the false claim differs from his documented $1,000 wager over a 2030 discovery.
  
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• Dua Lipa Meets Marlins Man and Leaves a Lasting Impression During Yankee Stadium Date

  09-10-2026 16:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were photographed speaking with sports superfan Laurence Leavy at a Yankees game, where he later shared details of their brief interaction.
  
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• Scammers Posed as Chairman of Singapore-Based Firm and Tricked CEO Into Transferring $36.3M

  09-10-2026 16:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A CEO of a Singapore-based firm was tricked into transferring $36.3 million related to a fake acquisition after scammers impersonated the company's chairman on WhatsApp.
  
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• Trump Admin Targets Harvard, Yale, MIT and 6 Universities in Explosive Probe Into Alleged J-1 Visa Fraud

  09-10-2026 16:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration is probing nine top US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud as JD Vance questions foreign researcher wages and federally funded research.
  
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• Bruce Willis 'Continues to Build on His Legacy' as Wife Emma Heming Willis Pays Heartfelt Tribute

  09-10-2026 16:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Emma Heming Willis paid tribute to Bruce Willis during FTD Awareness Week, saying his influence has helped her support families affected by dementia and care partners.
  
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• Christa Pike's Lawyers Challenge Hospital Shackles as Judge Seeks More Medical Evidence After Execution

  09-10-2026 16:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike's lawyers say Tennessee officials refused medical requests to remove her hospital restraints after her failed execution.
  
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• The Chilling Reason the Fort Hood Shooter Will Be Executed at Exactly 1PM on 3 December

  09-10-2026 16:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled for execution by firing squad on 3 December 2026, but potential legal challenges and undisclosed arrangements could affect the date and proposed livestream.
  
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• Gypsy Rose Blanchard Hints She Is Going Through the Darkest Time After Ex-Fiancé's Death

  09-10-2026 16:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gypsy Rose Blanchard has condemned online gossip following the death of her former fiancé, Ken Urker, and said she plans to honour his memory with their daughter.
  
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• Trump Awards Top Science and Technology Honours to Six Tech Leaders Amid Scrutiny of Financial Ties

  09-10-2026 16:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trump awards science and technology medals to Elon Musk, Satya Nadella and four other tech leaders, amid scrutiny of their political and corporate ties.
  
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• 'We Want ICE Out of Our City': NYC Shooting Sparks Outrage After Man Is Shot With Child in Car

  09-10-2026 16:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An ICE operation in Manhattan ended with an officer shooting 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an attempted detention, while a five-year-old child was inside the vehicle, officials said
  
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• Alexander Skarsgård Says 'Wicker' Sex Scenes With Olivia Colman Were 'Super Fun'

  09-10-2026 16:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alexander Skarsgård discusses the playful intimate scenes in 'Wicker', while Olivia Colman describes the online reaction to the film's unusual wicker husband character.
  
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• Any PS5 Hits 96% Shader Coverage as GTA VI's Console-Only November Launch Raises the Stakes for PC

  09-10-2026 15:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AnyPS5 reportedly supports 1,118 of 1,166 tracked PS5 GPU shader instructions, marking progress towards Windows and Linux compatibility without proving that most games or GTA VI can run
  
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• US Compared to 'Oppressive Dictatorship' Countries Amid Trump-Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Execution

  09-10-2026 15:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Pentagon plans to livestream the 3 December firing-squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, prompting bipartisan criticism and questions about the unprecedented broadcast.
  
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• Trump Appears to Insult His Own Supporters, Says He Finally Has a 'High-IQ Audience

  09-10-2026 15:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump praised a 'high IQ audience' at a Washington science summit, while critics debated whether 'for a change' was a dig at his supporters.
  
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• A Busy September For Freedom Holding Corp.

  09-10-2026 15:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Freedom Holding Corp. saw significant activity across its businesses in September.
  
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• Trump Cuts International Election Monitors From Midterms Amid Sweeping Hunt for Noncitizens on Voter Rolls

  09-10-2026 15:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration has not invited OSCE observers to the US midterm elections, ending a practice dating to 2002 amid scrutiny of alleged non-citizen voting.
  
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• Washington Is Measuring Stablecoins by the Wrong Number

  09-10-2026 15:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stablecoin supply has declined, but adjusted transaction volumes and settlement activity are rising, suggesting policymakers should measure how often tokens move rather than only how many exist.
  
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• Trump's Portfolio Bought up to $5M in SpaceX Bonds Two Days Before Policy That Could Benefit Elon Musk's Firm

  09-10-2026 15:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's investment accounts bought up to $5 million in SpaceX bonds two days before he signed a policy designed to expand commercial US launches and reentries.
  
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• Trump Snubbed Again as Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize and Mark Carney Eyes TIME Honour

  09-10-2026 15:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize and jokes about sharing it with Trump, as his latest snub fuels scrutiny and Mark Carney enters TIME Person of the Year speculation.
  
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• Four in Five Finance Leaders Report AI Fraud Attempts as Deepfake Fears Grow

  09-10-2026 15:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Certos survey: 81% of corporate finance leaders reported attempted or suspected AI-enabled fraud, with payment diversion the top concern.
  
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• Elon Musk Roasted for 'Not Being Able To Afford Barber' as Awkward Clips With Donald Trump Emerge

  09-10-2026 15:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk was mocked on X over his hairstyle during a National Medal of Science ceremony, where viewers also scrutinised his seemingly awkward interaction with Donald Trump.
  
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• Who Is Navi Pillay? International Jurist Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as Trump Is Snubbed Again

  09-10-2026 15:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international law and prosecuting atrocities, while Donald Trump misses out again.
  
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• 'Damn the Consequences': Stephen Miller Allegedly 'Wanted It To Be Cruel' for US Migrants in Camps

  09-10-2026 15:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An anonymous government contractor told NPR that officials rejected more humane alternatives for migrant detention facilities because of Stephen Miller's alleged preferences, a claim the White House denies.
  
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• Donald Trump's Very Own Truth Social AI Evaluates His Interview Transcripts as 'Below Average'

  09-10-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A YouTuber asked seven AI models to estimate Donald Trump's IQ from interview transcripts. Five gave scores ranging from 80 to 110, while two declined to provide numbers.
  
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• Amid Nancy Guthrie Search, Possible Human Skull Fragment Found in Arizona With No Other Remains Nearby

  09-10-2026 15:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Authorities are examining a possible human skull fragment found near Oro Valley, Arizona, while stressing that no link has been established to missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
  
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• Former Cornell Student Leaders Say They Officially Warned of 'Rape Culture' Before Jane Doe Case

  09-10-2026 15:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former Cornell student government members say a 2022 resolution warned administrators about sexual misconduct in fraternities, before a former student alleged she was assaulted at Chi Phi in 2024.
  
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