Pentagon: Firing squad execution to be livestreamed

The US Defence Department is coming under increasing criticism for its plan to livestream the execution by firing squad of a man convicted of killing 13 unarmed soldiers. It is believed it would be the first public execution in the US in almost a century. We hear from three people who have witnessed executions.

There has been a significant increase in number of people, buildings and critical infrastructure that are at risk of major Himalayan disasters, similar to the one Nepal was hit with on August 26, a new study has warned. We speak to our environment reporter.

An official review in England has found there is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism. We speak to experts.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026. Credit: Eric Lee/Reuters)