Today: October 7 survivor Avinatan Or describes his ordeal after being kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival in Israel, Christian Horner receives £33.5m compensation from Red Bull Racing, Zara Tindall reveals the tough-love parenting of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap inheritance tax on family homes if the Tories return to government, plus Gabriela Peacock explains how just one Brazil nut a day can boost hair health. Your briefing for Thursday 8 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:00) October 7 survivor Avinatan Or

(00:00) Christian Horner £33m Red Bull payout

(00:00) Kemi Badenoch inheritance tax pledge

(00:00) Zara Tindall tough-love upbringing

(00:00) Brazil nut hair health benefit

Avinatan Or recounts Nova Music Festival kidnap

Avinatan Or, survivor of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, spoke to the Daily Mail about his captivity after being kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival. He described years in isolation beneath Gaza and a failed escape attempt. Images of his girlfriend Noa Argamani being dragged away by Hamas became internationally recognised after publication.

Red Bull pays Christian Horner £33.5m compensation

Red Bull Racing paid Formula 1 boss Christian Horner £33.5m in compensation after his departure amid a texting scandal involving a female teammate. Horner, married to Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell, left the team in 2024 following the public release of intimate messages. The payment is listed as 'compensation for loss of office' in Red Bull’s 2025 accounts. Horner denied wrongdoing and was twice cleared in internal investigations.

Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax

Kemi Badenoch pledged to abolish inheritance tax on family homes if the Conservative Party returns to government. Couples would be able to pass on an additional £1million in assets tax-free, cutting the number of people paying inheritance tax by more than half. Badenoch said the plans reinforce the Tories as the party of home ownership.

Zara Tindall discusses Princess Anne’s parenting

Zara Tindall revealed how Princess Anne and Mark Phillips instilled a tough-love approach during her childhood. The King's niece said her parents warned her she would need to prove herself to succeed in equestrian sport. Olympic gold medallist Mark Phillips was a demanding taskmaster whose approval was hard to win. Tindall explained that her upbringing has shaped her own parenting style, sharing details on the Talk Horse podcast.

Gabriela Peacock: Brazil nuts boost hair growth

Nutritionist Gabriela Peacock told the Daily Mail that eating just one Brazil nut per day can support normal hair growth due to its high selenium content. Peacock, who advises celebrities, warned that consuming too many Brazil nuts can have the opposite effect. She shared the tip in her podcast Don’t Judge Me and recommended moderation for optimal results. Full advice and further nutrition tips are available on the Daily Mail app.

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