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Anne Smyth, widow of John Smyth, a Church of England barrister and Christian camp leader, expresses deep shame for standing by him despite his prolific serial abuse of over one hundred children and young men. She admits to tending to his victims wounds without questioning the source, feeling relief when he died, and now deeply regrets not stopping him. Her daughter, Fiona Rugg, believes her mother was Smyths first victim and should not feel ashamed. The Church of England has apologized for the abuse and cover-up.

U.S. forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro; María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for democracy advocacy.

Nestlé reformulates Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars, removing chocolate label due to rising ingredient costs and poor cocoa harvests.

West Midlands Police seek publics help to find three men wanted for a Birmingham shop robbery. Duane Glanville, Tyrell Williams, and Warren Yabi are sought in connection with the July incident. Williams and Yabi have Birmingham ties, while Glanville is linked to West Bromwich. One person charged, but the search continues. Contact police immediately with any information, quoting reference number 20/302475/25.

Late night hosts poked fun at former President Donald Trumps recent news and comments, including a planned UFC fight on the White House lawn for his eightieth birthday and shifting statements on controversial boat strikes near Venezuela. Jimmy Kimmel questioned the choice of celebration and the irony of fighters at the Lincoln Memorial, while Stephen Colbert impersonated Trumps changing stance on the video footage. Seth Meyers also joked about Trumps economic reassurances, farm aid, and renaming the US Institute of Peace.

Justice Secretary David Lammy is proposing to clear childhood criminal records to prevent minor offenses from impacting individuals later in life. This initiative follows reports of people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies having youthful transgressions disclosed to employers. Lammy advocates for a system similar to the US, where individuals can petition a judge to seal their records after demonstrating successful rehabilitation. The proposal aims to offer second chances, but defining serious offenses poses a challenge.

The US Federal Reserve, facing a divided committee, cut interest rates for the third time this year, aiming to navigate the American economys uncertainties. The vote was nine to three, unusual for the typically unified committee. The Fed, led by Chair Jerome Powell, emphasized unity but showed hesitation in further rate cuts next year, potentially causing tension with the White House. The economy faces challenges like tariffs and labor force shifts, with incomplete data due to a recent government shutdown. Inflation and unemployment both slightly increased, putting the Fed in a delicate position. Next year, Powells term ends, and the President is considering nominees, with Kevin Hassett as a potential pick.

U.S. Coast Guard seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating pressure campaign against Maduros regime.