08/10/2026 04:01 GMT
Summary
This BBC News episode covers the death of 87-year-old Marie Carmen Abascal, a symbol of Spain's housing crisis, which sparked mass protests in Madrid. It also reports on new US charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife for alleged torture, as well as the first US execution since a recent botched attempt. The broadcast honors the late computer scientist Margaret Hamilton, who helped land astronauts on the moon, and details deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports. Additional stories include the return of Atlantic bluefin tuna, the release of abducted youths in Ni…
Topics discussed
Protests in Madrid over death of housing crisis symbol
New charges expected against former Venezuelan President Maduro
Texas execution follows botched attempt in Tennessee
Death of Apollo computer scientist Margaret Hamilton
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill three
WWF report on Atlantic bluefin tuna recovery
Nigerian police free 20 abducted young men
US Defence Secretary praises carrier crew after long deployment
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