Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Saturday 8 Oct 2016

1. Donald Trump apologises for groping remarks

Donald Trump has apologised for obscene comments about women he made in a newly released videotape from 2005. The US presidential candidate said that "these words don't reflect who I am... I apologise". In the video, the controversial Republican says "you can do anything" to women "when you're a star" and brags about trying to grope and kiss women. Leading Republicans have condemned the comments.

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