Yahoo News Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, October 17
Brexit's 'moment of truth'
Theresa May is today travelling to Brussels for what has been called the “moment of truth” for Brexit negotiations.
The Prime Minister will battle to keep hopes of securing a deal alive as she addresses EU leaders later.
It comes amid growing concerns the two sides will be unable to bridge a gap over the issue of the Irish border.
Pregnant Meghan: I'm running on adrenaline
Meghan Markle said she is “running on adrenaline” on her first major tour while pregnant.
The duchess added that she is coping “pretty well” so far as she spoke out on day two of her and Prince Harry’s commonwealth trip.
Ms Markle, who is expecting a baby next spring, announced she was pregnant as she arrived in Australia for the 16-day visit on Monday.
Trump defends Saudis in journalist 'murder' case
Donald Trump last night hit out at mounting condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the alleged murder of a journalist.
The president compared the accusations to sex assault claims made against judge Brett Kavanaugh, saying it is a case of “guilty until proven innocent”.
His comments came a day after he spoke on the phone to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the missing US writer.
Asthmatics 'playing Russian roulette' without flu jab
Doctors have warned that Britain’s asthmatics are “playing Russian roulette” if they do not get the flu jab before winter.
Charity Asthma UK said suffers must get immunised as colds and flu are the main trigger for potential fatal flare-ups of the disease.
Man Booker Prize winner named
Anna Burns has been named the winner of this year's Man Booker Prize - becoming the first author from Northern Ireland to triumph.
Her book, Milkman, is set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It is a coming-of-age story about a young girl's affair with a married man.
On this day…
1860: The first professional golf tournament was held at Prestwick, Scotland, and won by Willie Park.
1931: Mobster Al Capone was jailed for 11 years for tax evasion.
1956: Calder Hall in Cumbria, Britain's first large-scale atomic energy station, was opened by The Queen.
