Morning Edition Monday, the 27th of October

Good morning,

At the top of the news, Jamaica braces for direct hit from potentially "catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa.

Also in the digest... Alese Johnston, Katy Perry, and Willy Wonka.

Read fast, and carry a big stick.

- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
National
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attention
World
At least 174 racehorses died from racing or training injuries in past 12 months in Australia, report finds
Health
Mutations tied to cancer risk found in 17 million Americans, researchers warn
World
Alassane Ouattara wins landslide fourth term as Ivory Coast’s president
Comment
Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics
Catherine Connolly
Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide
World
Sudanese paramilitaries claim to have taken control of Darfur's El-Fasher
World
Grave fears for civilians after Sudanese paramilitary claims capture of El Fasher
World
UN warns of ethnically motivated 'atrocities' in Sudan's El-Fasher
Politics
Trump won't rule out a third term: "I would love to do it"
National
Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
Politics
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls special redistricting session
National
State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress
Politics
Trump underwent previously undisclosed MRI during Walter Reed visit
Politics
Unlawful Border Crossings Climb By 33% In September, Still Remain Close To Historical Lows
National
Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard
Michael Stone
Husband Seeks Answers After NYPD Detective And Mom Of 3 Found Deceased In Hotel After Cosmetic Surgery
Politics
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib Says There's 'No Way in Hell' Trump Will Serve a Third Term After Steve Bannon Claim
Comment
Milei’s win in Argentina had Trump’s fingerprints all over it. But just how long will their friendship last?
World
China spy row: Berry knew some of his contacts were non-commercial, messages suggest
Trending Stories
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OPINION - Our prisons are in a mess, and a sex offender's accidental release is just the tip of the iceberg
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Winners and losers from MotoGP’s 2025 Malaysian Grand Prix
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Charles Leclerc relieved as Mexico GP virtual safety car stopped Max Verstappen’s attack
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Sergio Perez backs Max Verstappen for 2025 F1 title: "He's a driver that deserves the most"
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Hamilton plots aggressive Mexico GP start after "finally gelling" with Ferrari set-up
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Lewis Hamilton hails Ferrari process improvement after P3 qualifying at Mexico GP
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Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras
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How Red Bull's F1 car issues challenged Verstappen "in a different way"
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F1 Mexico GP: Leclerc quickest in FP1 as Lindblad heads rookies
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McLaren drivers must be "cutthroat" to hold off Max Verstappen, says Lewis Hamilton
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Mexico City Grand Prix 2025: Start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast today
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Plaid Cymru’s Caerphilly by-election win leaves Labour with ‘very tough fight’
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Oscar Piastri: ‘Worrying about Max Verstappen won’t help me win 2025 F1 title’
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'More pressure on Russia, that's the plan,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders in Brussels
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It's the End of an Era': BBC Breaks it Silence on Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly Quitting 'Strictly Come Dancing'
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EU joins US in heaping more sanctions on Russia to push Putin into Ukraine peace talks
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Republican Rep. Makes New Threat To Venezuela's Maduro: 'Can Only Negotiate Not To Have His Plane Downed When Escaping'
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Cancelling the Putin-Trump Budapest summit ends the fantasy the US president can deliver peace in Ukraine