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King Charles in Guyana; Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Alaska probe
The King's nine-day Caribbean tour runs through November fourth, with stops in the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, where the Commonwealth summit is held; a royal itinerary, minus one item.
At a glance
- First reported by Business Insider Africa: “King Charles lands in Guyana as 15 Caribbean nations demand reparations for Britain's role in enslaving 3.2 million Africans, but the kingdom still won't apologise”, with reporting from CBS News, BBC, ITV News, ASEAN NOW, inkl (Latin Times), ABC News, Ground News (summary of ABC News reporting) and Associated Press (via Anchorage Daily News).
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Patrick Stewart, Caribbean, Alaska, King Charles.
- BBN covered this story before: Judge Orders Trump Officials to Outline Election Demands Sent to… (October 29).
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- Business Insider AfricaKing Charles lands in Guyana as 15 Caribbean nations demand reparations for Britain's role in enslaving 3.2 million Africans, but the kingdom still won't apologise
- CBS NewsLegendary actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
- CBS NewsDepartment of Justice investigating Alaska Senate race just days ahead of midterms
- BBCSir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor
- ITV NewsGuyana demands a royal apology and reparations ahead of the King’s visit October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- ASEAN NOWKing Charles arrives in Guyana as reparations pressure grows - World News - ASEAN NOW October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- inkl (Latin Times)King Charles Arrives in Guyana as Calls Grow for Britain to Apologize and Address Caribbean Reparations October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- ABC NewsDOJ issues new wave of subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race, sources say - ABC News October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Ground News (summary of ABC News reporting)DOJ issues new wave of subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race: Report October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Associated Press (via Anchorage Daily News)Justice Department issues new subpoenas over Alaska Senate candidate controversy, source says - Anchorage Daily News October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKing Charles has landed in Guyana for a two-day visit, as fifteen Caribbean nations demand reparations for Britain's role in enslaving three point two million Africans.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGuyana's president, Irfaan Ali, has asked for an apology, but the King's advisers have made clear that none will be made during the visit.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's his first trip there since February of two thousand.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNine days, three stops, and the one thing on the itinerary is the one thing that's not on the itinerary.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNow to the loss of a legend.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSir Patrick Stewart, the beloved Star Trek and X-Men actor, has died at eighty-six, his representatives say, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHis career spanned seven decades, with multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, the Justice Department has issued subpoenas in the Alaska Senate race, days before the midterms, over a candidate who shares a name with the incumbent.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal prosecutors have issued more than forty grand jury subpoenas, ABC News reports. The candidate is a retired teacher who is also named Dan Sullivan.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorForty subpoenas over a name on a ballot. Someone's about to learn what a common name costs.
The story so far
- King Charles dances in Nassau as Trump campaigns in Ohio · Yahoo
- King in Bahamas, Brewers win, Bears trade for Simmons · Yahoo Sports
- Patrick Stewart, known as Picard and Professor X, dies at 86 · NBC News
- Hollywood pays tribute to Patrick Stewart, dead at 86 · New York Post
- King in Guyana, Alaska Senate probe, California subpoenas · BBC
- Judge Orders Trump Officials to Outline Election Demands Sent to… · The New York Times
- King Charles in Guyana; Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Alaska probe (this story)
- Minnesota Zoo welcomes 3 orphaned brown bear cubs rescued from Alaska · 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
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