Bloomberg congressional reporter Erik Wasson and Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor Jessica Taylor say President Donald Trump’s weak approval ratings are widening the midterm battleground, giving Democrats openings in states that usually favor Republicans. They see several paths for Democrats to take the Senate, potentially setting up major fights with the White House.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 14:36

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explains why he considers a U.S. government decision to support Russian President Vladimir Putin a “historic mistake.”

NNBC News2026-10-18 14:32

Paris residents surveyed damage on Sunday after overnight clashes and looting during protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions, which drew about 550,000 people across France. Dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass were visible around Place de la République.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 14:31

Fox News correspondent Chanley Painter reports that unrest is intensifying across France, with protesters clashing with police amid widespread looting, vandalism and arson.

FFox News2026-10-18 14:30

Some buskers in Singapore are earning nearly half as much during the haze. Health concerns have led them to perform fewer hours, while fewer people are going out. Arts organisers are also moving shows indoors.

CCNA2026-10-18 14:28

Delivery riders working amid the haze are preparing their own medication and equipment to deal with stinging eyes and breathing difficulties. Most food and beverage outlets say deliveries are largely unaffected, though some report slower arrivals; one restaurant says riders are hard to find even when it offers more money.

CCNA2026-10-18 14:21

Texas Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey told Bloomberg This Weekend that Trump’s recent actions involving Russia and Ukraine merit closer congressional scrutiny. He warned that questions about Ukraine’s access to U.S. military technology could weaken allies’ confidence in American defense products. Veasey also said Tarrant County will be pivotal to Democrats’ prospects in Texas.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 14:21

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s policies on Meet the Press after the president waived a sweeping Russia sanctions law and struck a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NNBC News2026-10-18 14:13

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not definitively say whether Ukraine is a U.S. ally. His remarks follow Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claim that the U.S. government slowed Starlink, a critical satellite network Ukraine uses for defense.

NNBC News2026-10-18 14:12

Condé Nast Traveler features editor Megan Spurrell told Bloomberg that nearly 800,000 reader votes show Chicago’s lasting appeal and the growing popularity of destinations such as Phnom Penh. Affordability, food, hospitality and changing local cultures are helping both familiar and less-visited cities attract loyal fans.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 14:10

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an “energy supply shock” caused by the war in Iran is straining the U.S. economy and predicted that prices will come down afterward.

NNBC News2026-10-18 14:02

Chrystia Freeland and Janet Yellen say globalization became dangerously reliant on countries prepared to weaponize trade and supply chains. Freeland recalls their shared view in her new book, “Unreliable Boyfriend.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 14:00

A young woman was abducted, shot twice and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead, and who covered it up? The programme is coming soon. Its illustrations were created by artists using AI-powered software.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 14:00

An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday evening killed at least seven people and injured dozens. Mayor Bruce Pugh said the base and the neighbouring town are “like a family” as he reacted to the tragedy.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 13:58

Author Thomas Frank said America’s celebration of creativity and innovation has helped justify policies favoring white-collar knowledge work, while contributing to inequality and manufacturing’s decline. He argues innovation is neither uniquely American nor a guarantee of widely shared prosperity.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 13:56

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it “a pity” that President Trump used an executive order to waive Russia sanctions in the Lindsey Graham bill.

NNBC News2026-10-18 13:53

PIMCO strategist and portfolio manager Tony Crescenzi says rising US interest costs and a selloff in CoreWeave debt show bond investors are imposing stricter discipline on borrowers, especially companies with uncertain cash flows. He says divided government after the midterms could support markets and the AI investment cycle has further to run.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-18 13:50

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., says President Trump is trying to facilitate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine after waiving sanctions on Russia and striking a diesel deal with Vladimir Putin.

NNBC News2026-10-18 13:49

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a serious incident that sparked a major fire occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Canada reported fatalities and injuries.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 13:47

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. James Lankford said Trump is balancing pressure on Russia with relief for Americans. Trump waived Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill and struck an oil deal with Vladimir Putin.

NNBC News2026-10-18 13:46

Ukrainian forces struck St Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Zelenskyy said Russian forces had attacked Ukraine’s energy sector in four regions on Saturday night; strikes on residential buildings also left two people dead and 12 reportedly injured.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 13:41

Lufthansa will retire its iconic A340-600 after a final flight from Washington to Frankfurt this weekend. The four-engine jet was the second-longest passenger aircraft ever built, with a range of nearly 13,000 kilometers, and is especially remembered for its downstairs toilets.

DDW News2026-10-18 13:38

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia says Democrats can absolutely win deeply Republican states such as South Carolina and Mississippi if they invest seriously.

NNBC News2026-10-18 13:32

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for praying for him during his hospitalization for surgery to remove a malignant tumor. He said he intends to gradually resume his usual duties.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 13:30