Brazilians began voting Sunday in a closely watched presidential contest between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Nearly 160 million voters are also choosing lawmakers, senators and governors in a vote that could determine whether Latin America’s largest country joins the regional shift to the right championed by US President Donald Trump.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-04 16:38

Bloomberg’s weekend program covers Donald Trump’s campaigning in red states and the Federal Reserve’s minutes from its September rate hike. Guests include Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Schwab’s head of macro research and strategy, and the US attorney general. The program also notes a decline in Brent crude after G7 news.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 16:35

Saturday was quiet on the British Columbia election trail, but NDP Leader David Eby’s Friday criticism of business figure and philanthropist Jim Pattison continued to reverberate. Eby stood by those comments again on Saturday.

GGlobal News2026-10-04 16:30

Stories of survival and essential information about breast cancer are featured for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

AABC News2026-10-04 16:30

The UAE says an Omani national serving as co-pilot used a “crash ax” during an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight, describing the act as an attempted terrorist attack.

FFox News2026-10-04 16:30

US Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is expanding investigations into alleged election crimes ahead of the midterms, including noncitizen voting, and plans to send monitors to polling places nationwide. He also discusses a misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges, a review of the Federal Reserve headquarters renovation and the administration’s defense of its tariff policy.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 16:28

Bloomberg correspondents examine President Donald Trump’s midterm campaign drive as Republicans defend increasingly competitive races in states such as Ohio and Alaska. Voter worries over the cost of living, the Iran war and data centers are shaping the effort to rally Republican supporters ahead of November.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 16:19

An evening bulletin recapping the most important stories from Europe and beyond on October 4, 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

Eeuronews2026-10-04 16:05

Schwab’s head of macro research and strategy, Kevin Gordon, says AI-related technology stocks are supporting the broader market even as many individual companies have fallen much more sharply, pointing to increasingly narrow market leadership. He says a gradual Federal Reserve tightening cycle and a labor market without widespread layoffs could support stocks.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 16:03

The US-Canada trade war is putting heavy pressure on Canadian household budgets. With Americans preparing for the upcoming midterm elections, tariffs are also a major concern south of the border. A new Cato Institute survey found that 60% of Americans oppose tariffs on Canada, while Canada is watching how the vote could shape the Trump administration’s agenda.

GGlobal News2026-10-04 16:01

The Hamas terror attacks of October 7 are described as a failure of Israeli security, yet Benjamin Netanyahu remains dominant in Israeli politics. Many observers abroad see repeated failures in Lebanon, Iran and Gaza, where the Hamas-run health ministry says 74,000 people have been killed. Why do Israeli voters view Netanyahu differently?

DDW News2026-10-04 16:01

While meeting political and religious leaders in Brussels, Muslim World League chief Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said Europe feels no sense of worry. He called for deeper dialogue to confront the turmoil facing the world and said Europe’s “civilised constitutions” would prevent political excesses.

Eeuronews2026-10-04 15:57

Brazilians have begun voting in a general election led by current president and left-wing leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. The contest has prompted questions about US influence, trade tariffs, organised crime and Brazil’s sovereignty.

BBBC News2026-10-04 15:56

Latvian lawmakers planned to begin talks Sunday on forming a new government after a parliamentary election in which Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ four-party, pro-Ukraine coalition won 35% of the vote.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-04 15:55

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the conflict with the United States has no military solution, while Tehran remains ready to return to war. Iran warns that any attack would draw a stronger response than before and says new US sanctions will achieve nothing. Talks have stalled for months, with Tehran demanding that Washington meet its conditions before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-04 15:53

Allegations in a Cornell University case are prompting renewed discussion about when and how parents should teach children about consent.

AABC News2026-10-04 15:47

Torrential rain has caused deadly flooding in Spain’s Catalonia, killing two people and prompting emergency services to search for someone reported missing.

RReuters2026-10-04 15:46

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections. Gov. Bill Lee ordered an independent review, and the state prison chief resigned afterward.

FFox News2026-10-04 15:30

Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini round up notable stories that may have escaped attention, including retailers reconsidering self-checkout, a worldwide market for elite British sheepdogs, the spread of protein-enhanced foods and fit women showing off their biceps.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-04 15:14

The Coast Guard’s Boston base is holding a press conference about the search for a medical transfer aircraft that went missing while traveling from Bermuda to Massachusetts.

FFox News2026-10-04 15:11

Japan has closed Asia’s biggest sporting event after more than two weeks of competition. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games featured historic victories and memorable moments, with more than 1,500 medals awarded across 43 sports, but also drew criticism. Doha will host Asia’s top athletes again in four years, 24 years after its previous Games.

CCNA2026-10-04 15:01

At Bistro Marie inside Germany’s parliament, people with and without disabilities work side by side each day. Its inclusive approach shows that diversity can flourish in the fast-paced hospitality sector, while Benjamin’s journey illustrates what employers can achieve when they prioritize abilities over limitations.

DDW News2026-10-04 15:00

Yemen’s Houthi rebels said an airstrike struck near Sabeen Maternity Hospital in the southern part of the capital, Sanaa, damaging the facility. The Houthi-run Health Ministry said the strikes occurred on Saturday.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-04 15:00

Jonathan Martin, Ashley Etienne and Matt Gorman join Meet the Press Post Game for an extended discussion of the week’s biggest political stories, drawing comparisons to how 2006 feels today.

NNBC News2026-10-04 14:56