Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 6 Nov 2016

1. Donald Trump bundled off stage in 'gun' scare

Donald Trump was rushed off stage by his security team at a rally in Nevada, amid fears that a protestor in the audience was armed with a gun. The US secret service later said someone in the crowd had shouted "gun" but no weapon was found. The Republican is to visit traditionally Democrat states as the campaign nears its end, while his rival Hillary Clinton urges voters to opt for "a better, fairer, stronger America".

2. Theresa May vows to carry out Brexit 'in full'

Theresa May has promised to carry out Brexit "in full" despite controversy over the High Court’s ruling last week. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the Prime Minister said the government needed to "get on with the job" and MPs should "accept" the referendum result. She said she will appeal against the High Court decision because there is "an important principle at stake".

3. SAS handed list of British jihadis in Iraq

SAS members operating in Iraq have been handed a "kill or capture" list containing the names of up to 200 British terrorists fighting alongside Islamic State, says The Sunday Times. British special forces are under orders to target UK terrorist suspects using intelligence supplied from London. Those caught will be handed to Iraq authorities with the prospect of execution if they are found guilty.

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4. Couple denied adoption bid over 'concerning' opinions

A husband and wife have been blocked from trying to adopt their two foster children after the couple said a child needed a "mummy and daddy" rather than same-sex parents. Social services said it would not consider the couple’s request because they had voiced "concerning" opinions. The couple said they had "not expressed homophobic views, unless Christian beliefs are, by definition, homophobic".

5. Truss attacked for not acting 'as conscience of government'

Justice Secretary Liz Truss has been accused by the Bar Council of not fulfilling her role as "the conscience of the government". Truss stopped short of condemning vitriolic attacks on the judges who ruled that parliament must be given a vote before Britain launches the Brexit process. Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC, the chairman of the Bar Council, said: "One would expect her to speak out on something like this."

6. Sir Philip Green 'sent bullying messages at 5am'

Sir Philip Green sent a series of text messages to former pensions minister Ros Altmann weeks before BHS went into administration, claim reports this morning. The Sunday Express says the controversial tycoon sent “bullying” messages, writing: “This is not a threat but I have to look after our business I trust you will understand”. The messages were sent despite Altman’s request that he put any requests formally in writing.

7. California to vote on death penalty next week

California is to vote on abolishing the death penalty on the same day as US election. If Proposition 62 passes next week, the state with the longest death row in the US could join the growing list to abandon or suspend their death penalty. It would be replaced with life sentences without parole. The polls show the result will be close with many voters still undecided.

8. Women 'swear more than men' finds landmark survey

Women use the f-word more than men, according to a survey of the swearing habits of men and women over the past 20 years. With the help of 376 volunteers who submitted recordings of up to three hours of their daily conversations, British researchers found that by 2014 the f-word was appearing 540 times per million words among men — and 546 times among women.

9. Andy Murray 'very proud' to become world number one

Andy Murray says he is "very proud" to become world number one for the first time. The tennis star needed to reach the final of the Paris Masters to usurp Novak Djokovic - and did so when Milos Raonic pulled out before their semi-final. He has now become the first British singles player to be world number one since computerised rankings began in 1973.

10. Row as Walkers crisps get 10% 'Brexit price rise'

Walkers crisps are getting a 10% price hike after the much-loved product’s American owner PepsiCo said the costs of oil, seasoning and packaging have gone up due to "fluctuating exchange rates". The snack is the latest product to go up in price after the Brexit vote caused the pound to nosedive. However, trade sources told The Sun the move is "opportunistic".