PoliticsBrazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro withdrew from Thursday’s final debate before the election, while Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also declined to attend. Polls give the nearly 81-year-old Lula a slight edge in Sunday’s first round, but the two are level in projections for a possible October 25 runoff.
WorldStill recovering in hospital, FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar has described how he helped prevent a tragedy during the flight. He said he was “fighting for his life” but knew he had to get back up and regain control of the cockpit as the aircraft began a steep descent.
EconomyEU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen discusses winter storage, prices and emergency releases, saying there is no single solution to the energy crisis.
Economy7:27Markets are watching US jobs data for clues about whether the Federal Reserve could raise rates in October. Nike plans further layoffs as its turnaround stalls, while President Donald Trump pressures Europe to release diesel reserves and keeps a US export ban under consideration.
Reuters
PoliticsProtesters gathered outside Spain’s parliament in Madrid as lawmakers voted on measures intended to address the country’s housing crisis. A key housing decree was at risk of defeat after Catalan party Junts objected at the last minute and called for a new proposal.
Reuters
EconomyManchester City allegedly used “sham” contracts to inflate revenue by $1.2 billion over a decade. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields climbed to 5.34%, their highest level since 2002, amid a global bond sell-off.
Reuters
EconomyFrench pensioners are expected to help balance the government’s finances under the 2027 draft budget unveiled on Thursday. Pensions above 1,260 euros a month would be partly frozen, while the cap on the 10% income-tax deduction would be lowered, drawing mixed reactions from pensioners.
EconomyA global debt selloff has triggered a rout that is striking France harder and faster than expected, as concerns grow over missed deficit targets and policy gridlock. The US jobs report is set to be a macroeconomic highlight: resilient data are supporting riskier assets while giving the Federal Reserve room to tighten policy against inflation.
Bloomberg Television
PoliticsKenya’s Gen Z is moving from anti-government protests and digital campaigns towards voting. With 75% of the population under 35, the group has the numbers to make a difference, but whether it can turn protest into political power remains uncertain.
BBC News
PoliticsFrench investigative site Mediapart said Thursday it had authenticated antisemitic messages from 2013 attributed to Jordan Bardella, the far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s de facto deputy. The allegations emerge seven months before voters choose a successor to President Emmanuel Macron, with Le Pen leading opinion polls.
PoliticsBrazilians vote Sunday in an election that polls indicate will be closely contested between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff is scheduled for Oct. 25. Bloomberg Economics’ Adriana Dupita analyzes the contest.
Bloomberg Television
PoliticsPresident Trump has begun a 32-day campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma, seeking to help Republicans preserve their slim congressional majorities in November’s midterm elections.
Reuters
EconomyTransit along the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes about 35 days, with officials aiming to reduce that time to 15–20 days. They say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures matter as much as new railways and ports.
TechNvidia has introduced a new safety platform designed to detect AI agents that exceed their limits and quarantine them. It could provide the safety net needed for autonomous AI.
Economy3:01The Trump administration is increasing pressure on the European Union to release diesel stockpiles. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Europe is holding reserves and should release some, a step seen as potentially preventing a ban on US diesel exports.
Bloomberg Television
Culture'Jesse Watters Primetime' visits a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' show in Brooklyn and speaks with fans at the program.
Fox News
WorldA dual UK-Iranian national was arrested following a security incident near RAF Fairford in England. Five other British men in their 20s from London were detained early Sunday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences.
SocietyNearly 400 high schools across France were closed Friday as students continued a week-long protest over poor school conditions, including overheated classrooms and teacher shortages. Clashes with police have led to about 2,000 arrests, while some students blocked school entrances. Protesters near Paris also denounced what they described as police violence.
TechAs debate continues over how artificial intelligence should be regulated, attention is also turning to its role in development and aid. While many warn that the technology could worsen inequality, the World Bank says it may be harnessed for good.
TechHong Kong was once a comic-book powerhouse, with titles selling millions of copies each year. Sales are now a fraction of their peak, although the city’s creators continue to win awards. The story examines whether artificial intelligence can help the industry make its finances work.
SocietyWidespread damage to farmland in Gaza is making it increasingly difficult to grow food. Amid the destruction, an agricultural engineer is preserving locally grown seeds to protect an essential resource for the future of farming.
EconomyTransit through the Trans-Caspian Corridor currently takes about 35 days, with officials aiming to reduce the journey to 15–20 days. They say customs, digital systems and predictable border procedures matter as much as new railways and ports.
OtherThis week’s podcast examines the financial pressure on commuters from a record 7% public transport fare increase, Mahathir Mohamad’s grief after the death of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, and why official PSI readings often differ from people’s gloomy experience of the air.
PoliticsDenmark’s military acknowledged in a revised report released Thursday that its account of the incident at Skrydstrup air base may have been mistaken.