Protests intensified this week at a high school in Saint-Denis, a northern Paris suburb. An anonymous teacher from an underserved community in the greater Paris region described how the movement has highlighted long-standing problems, including unequal access to educational opportunities.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-01 21:02

France has unveiled a painful 2027 budget seeking €54 billion in savings to bring public finances under control. Public debt stands at about €3.6 trillion, or 119% of GDP, while borrowing costs are rising and investors question whether Paris can curb its deficit. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces fierce political resistance.

DDW News2026-10-01 21:00

Fuel prices are reaching record highs worldwide as the US war with Iran continues beyond seven months. UK energy bills are still rising, inflation in Germany has reached its highest level in nearly three years, and the US Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs last month for the first time in more than three years. The squeeze is being felt globally.

BBBC News2026-10-01 21:00

Bloomberg Real Yield examines the global bond selloff, a decline in the US benchmark and Paramount’s debt. Guests discuss rates and the economy, the jobs report outlook and how high yields could go.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-01 20:57

Major changes begin Oct. 1 for tens of millions of Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food aid. Most families will initially receive a small increase in monthly payments, but stricter eligibility rules and administrative changes in the coming months could ultimately leave far fewer people receiving benefits.

AABC News2026-10-01 20:57

Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa says Gov. Greg Abbott should not be governor if he is not “man enough” to debate her. Hinojosa discussed the tightening gubernatorial race and her effort to help Democrats win a statewide office in Texas for the first time in more than 30 years.

NNBC News2026-10-01 20:55

Dr. Joel Zivot, a medical expert retained by Christa Pike’s legal team, provided an update on her condition and explained what he believes went wrong during the attempted execution.

AABC News2026-10-01 20:53

NBC reporters discuss President Trump’s midterm campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans voice concern about their party’s grip on Texas voters. Analysts review the polls and race ratings shaping the midterm elections, while the Cook Political Report shifts its assessment of Texas away from the GOP.

NNBC News2026-10-01 20:51

The Canadian Space Agency praised astronaut Joshua Kutryk after NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 launched successfully toward the International Space Station on Thursday morning. The mission marks the first time a CSA astronaut has participated in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

GGlobal News2026-10-01 20:50

False videos are circulating after an attempted hijacking on a FlyDubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. A fabricated BBC report wrongly links an Indian passenger to the incident and to stabbed pilot Smit Machchhar. The video is an AI-generated deepfake that the BBC never aired, while another clip was filmed in Dubai and misrepresented as showing the incident area.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-01 20:50

The October 2 VOA Focus program covers Donald Trump’s warning that the US might bomb Iran after the midterm elections, a US investigation into whether a bloody Dubai aviation incident was linked to Iran, and Trump’s confirmation that he discussed the Jimmy Lai case with Xi Jinping. It also features congressional criticism of Starbucks’ Xinjiang opening, the “superintelligence” agreement, a new autonomous warfare command and a SpaceX launch carrying four astronauts.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-01 20:48

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said a cockpit assault occurred aboard a FlyDubai flight and discussed a migrant caravan heading toward the U.S. southern border, along with broader national security concerns.

FFox News2026-10-01 20:45

The U.S.-Iran standoff is entering a tense new phase as diplomacy encounters major obstacles and the threat of further confrontation remains. Domestic pressure to end the conflict is growing, but President Donald Trump continues to promise an end to what has repeatedly been called a war of choice. The Pentagon is also planning to cut senior positions, risking continuity and decision-making.

GGlobal News2026-10-01 20:31

Ethiopia and Eritrea have broken diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-01 20:29

Anthropic’s IPO filing shows that Broadcom has agreed to provide the AI lab with up to $42 billion in loans. Their relationship spans compute supply, equipment leasing and financing, making it a prominent example of reciprocal spending in the AI industry.

RReuters2026-10-01 20:28

SpaceX launched four astronauts from Florida on Thursday, sending a crew from the United States, Canada and Russia on its way to the International Space Station.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-01 20:24

Four Roth sisters from Saskatchewan have set a Guinness World Record for the highest combined living age of four siblings. Their ages totaled 392 years and 147 days as of July 17. Eldest sister Anne Janke, 103, attributed their longevity partly to eating well while growing up on a farm.

GGlobal News2026-10-01 20:12

Tennessee halted all executions after a lethal injection went wrong. The roundup also covers a passenger taking control of a plunging flydubai flight, Reuters’ look inside the USS George Washington in the Strait of Hormuz, Iowa’s cancer rate and midterm politics, and AI-driven Big Mac pricing.

RReuters2026-10-01 20:03

President Donald Trump tours Peterbilt Motors, a truck manufacturer in Texas, and delivers remarks.

RReuters2026-10-01 20:02

Nearly 50 million young people are eligible to vote this fall, but traditional assumptions about them no longer hold. Gen Z is rewriting the political playbook—what could that mean for the midterms? Anna Burns-Francis hosts a discussion with Democratic strategist Malbert Smith and Republican strategist and commentator Michaelah Montgomery.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-01 20:01

US President Donald Trump said “annihilating” Iran would bring peace to the world and that oil prices would immediately fall if Tehran agreed to a deal. In a wide-ranging interview, he suggested military action could resume after November’s midterm elections. The report also details the arrest in London of an Iranian national suspected of preparing terrorist acts linked to Sunday’s incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

BBBC News2026-10-01 20:00

NFL deep-threat and return specialist DeSean Jackson talks about playing for Andy Reid, being cut by Chip Kelly and his coaching philosophy. Host Rob Maaddi also reviews the league’s unbeaten and winless teams, offers four picks and comments on officiating.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-01 19:58

Republicans are confronting strong headwinds ahead of the midterms as voters react to higher living costs, the Iran war and tariffs. Trump says the problem is messaging and urges supporters to vote and promote the administration’s record. Polls indicate Democrats are positioned to win the House and could also take the Senate.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-01 19:58

In this hotline episode, guest host David Imel answers questions about digital cameras, a possible iPod comeback, E Ink phones, AI hacking and internet safety, and whether the TI-84 graphing calculator belongs in the Version History Hall of Fame.

TThe Verge2026-10-01 19:58