Retired US Army Lt. Col. Daniel Davis argues that US military strategy rests on the flawed assumption that it is still the 20th century, making the war on Iran unwinnable. He tells host Steve Clemons that Iran knew it was in the crosshairs after US leaders labelled it part of the “axis of evil” 25 years ago; unable to counter US air superiority, Iran spent decades moving military capabilities underground.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 20:02

CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Wainwright, Alta., Mayor Bruce Pugh about how the community is coping after a deadly fire at a Canadian Armed Forces base killed multiple people and injured dozens.

CCBC News2026-10-18 20:00

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with journalists from the Toronto Star, Politico and CBC News about Alberta’s mood after the fire at CFB Wainwright and ahead of Monday’s referendum. They then discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s political outlook.

CCBC News2026-10-18 19:53

CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with CBC Morning Live host David Common about what may have caused Saturday’s deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Four service members died and dozens were injured.

CCBC News2026-10-18 19:49

Voters in oil-rich Alberta are taking part in a historic referendum that could set a formal independence process in motion. Supporters say the province’s energy wealth subsidises other parts of Canada while federal policies curb its economic potential. Opponents say separation threatens national unity and accuse Republican-linked US political figures of amplifying the campaign.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 19:45

Youth-led protests have returned to Delhi after media reports said the Electoral Commission removed about 130 million names from voter lists. Unlike the unrest in July, these demonstrations have also seen attacks on the media, with dozens of journalists and content creators detained, assaulted or obstructed. Tightening restrictions on critical reporting appears not to be working as a new generation rises…

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 19:30

Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream discusses Michigan’s Senate race and controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his sister-in-law on Fox & Friends Weekend.

FFox News2026-10-18 19:30

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence and destruction during nationwide protests, pledging accountability while acknowledging peaceful demonstrators’ grievances. Before his televised address on Sunday, he held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and senior cabinet ministers.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 19:11

Republicans have long dominated North Carolina’s congressional races, but Democrats have strong, realistic hopes for the midterms. John King visits two key districts to assess whether affordability concerns and voters’ distrust and disgust with the status quo could shift the balance of power.

CCNN2026-10-18 19:00

California’s strong El Niño is boosting fishing and drawing rarely seen species, including longfin bigeye fish, whale sharks and hammerheads, closer to shore. Sea turtles have also nested on its beaches for the first time.

RReuters2026-10-18 18:54

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor calls Donald Trump’s pause on Russian sanctions a “gift” to Vladimir Putin. He says easing limits on Russian oil sales will do little for U.S. fuel prices while helping Moscow fund its war, and questions disruptions to Ukraine’s satellite access and intelligence sharing as Russian attacks continue.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:52

Student protests in France have continued for weeks and grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. What began as a demand for education reform has expanded into demonstrations against the high cost of living and planned social-service cuts. Protests have also spread elsewhere in Europe, putting governments under pressure from people who say leaders have failed to meet their needs.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 18:46

Authorities in India are working to identify 19 people killed in a stampede at the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. A sudden downpour triggered panic in the crowd, and officials are investigating possible safety lapses.

DDW News2026-10-18 18:41

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is due to speak to reporters Sunday after an explosion and fire in the training area at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, left people dead and injured. Strong winds spread the flames beyond the area as military and civilian crews responded; the impact is still being assessed.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:35

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Sunday to ensure “full transparency” over security forces’ response to protests that turned violent over the weekend, following criticism that police preparations were inadequate.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 18:33

As Albertans prepare to vote Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on separation, Ottawa is concerned about possible foreign interference. Separatist leaders confirmed meeting U.S. State Department officials but denied reports they offered natural resources for U.S. backing. Canadian researchers report a growing wave of foreign misinformation.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:30

Wall Street Journal White House reporter Phil Wegmann discusses Katie Zacharia’s ouster as White House press secretary on “The Sunday Briefing.”

FFox News2026-10-18 18:30

France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with French analyst Renaud Foucault and a senior economics professor about the damage unrest has done to a protest movement rooted in genuine grievances but overtaken by rioters, violence and vandalism. They ask whether it benefits far-right leader and presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, or signals more trouble in a polarized society and increasingly poisonous political climate.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-18 18:25

Smart glasses can provide hands-free assistance to blind and visually impaired people, as well as workers in fields such as construction, by describing surroundings and identifying objects. But they have drawn serious criticism because some people use them to film secretly. Zoe Kleinman tests the latest models and considers whether new designs can change that image.

BBBC News2026-10-18 18:15

Kristen Welker conducts exclusive interviews with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and senators Raphael Warnock and James Lankford. Steve Kornacki analyzes a new NBC News Decision Desk poll, while Hallie Jackson, Lanhee Chen and Steve Ricchetti join a roundtable.

NNBC News2026-10-18 18:11

Paris saw scattered small-scale gatherings and a few isolated fires on Sunday, following violent demonstrations in other French cities the previous day.

Eeuronews2026-10-18 18:10

Carl Skau, acting executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, says funding difficulties have forced the organization to cut the number of people receiving aid from 1.8 million to at least 500,000 as winter approaches, despite needs remaining unchanged.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-18 18:05

Protests have returned to Paris, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators at Place de la Republique. The volatile scene saw repeated waves of protesters enter the square as police pushed them back. The demonstrations began with students protesting deteriorating school infrastructure, teacher shortages and heavy workloads, then broadened to concerns over living costs and the economy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-18 18:04

An independent report commissioned by Alberta’s government estimates that separation from Canada could cost up to $170 billion. The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy examined two hypothetical scenarios, and economist Tim Sargent outlined potential effects on jobs and mortgages.

GGlobal News2026-10-18 18:00