Former President Barack Obama defended Rep. Ilhan Omar as she faces a federal investigation into her immigration status. Attorney Mehek Cooke discussed Obama's defense on Fox Report.

FFox News2026-10-19 09:30

Oil markets opened the week on edge after ships struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, helping push crude to $110 on Friday. Ukraine also struck a major Russian oil facility near St. Petersburg over the weekend. Meta reports earnings Wednesday after tech stocks had a brutal week, with the SOX index down more than 10% amid concerns over AI-related debt.

RReuters2026-10-19 09:22

Lula and Bolsonaro exchanged insults in a televised debate before the weekend presidential runoff. Corruption is a leading concern for many Brazilian voters, but experts say its biggest effect may be on whether people abstain rather than which candidate they support.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 09:21

Pokémon cards have moved beyond childhood hobby status, with rare editions selling for millions of dollars. Collecting is gaining popularity in Hong Kong and trading events are becoming more frequent, but the high prices of some rare cards have prompted questions about whether the boom can last.

CCNA2026-10-19 09:04

Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains how Israel’s security apparatus operates and has changed. Israel is highly militarised, and polls indicate security is the leading concern for more than a third of voters. The explainer considers what October 7 revealed and what could change after the elections.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-19 09:04

Ahead of the October 27 election, young Israeli voters are split over security, identity, the economy and the future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Young and first-time voters could influence the result and reshape Israel’s political future.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-19 09:00

Protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions took place nationwide, with clashes and looting. In Paris, residents surveyed shattered shopfronts, burnt-out cars and damaged bus stops.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 08:31

Co-hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s comments redefining the working class and contrast her views with President Donald Trump’s appeal to working-class voters.

FFox News2026-10-19 08:30

Lyon beat Nice 2-1 to move to the top of a tightly contested Ligue 1 table.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 08:22

France’s relations with Gulf nations have strengthened since the early 2010s. As Gulf states looked beyond the US to diversify their partnerships, France secured more than $15bn in arms contracts during that period.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-19 08:17

In an exclusive Euronews interview, EU ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová defended Europe’s support for Ukraine and said Kyiv could finish the technical preparations for EU membership by 2030.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 08:15

France is reeling from some of its worst riots in years, with a presidential election six months away. Could the violence reshape the political landscape and increase support for the far right? Will protests continue, and what comes next? DW’s Jack Parrock and political scientist Jean-Yves Camus join to answer questions.

DDW News2026-10-19 08:08

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, as a surge in exports and strong factory activity offset continued weakness in domestic demand and reduced pressure for stronger stimulus. Growth reached 4.5%, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter, a more-than-three-year low. Eurasia Group China director Dan Wang shared her outlook and the risks facing the economy.

CCNA2026-10-19 08:08

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said Kyiv had become a true frontline city, with relentless daytime attacks, and described civilian targets as a Russian specialty.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 08:00

Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine said she was shocked and insulted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling the attack “alleged.” Speaking to The Associated Press at Beilinson Medical Center, where she is being treated, Levine recounted the assault by Jewish settlers.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-19 07:51

Saudi Arabia says its defences intercepted incoming Houthi missiles and drones, including repeated waves over Riyadh. Donald Trump says the kingdom welcomes assistance from the US and Israel, while Saudi and UAE officials discuss the regional security situation. A Saudi helicopter also crashed near the Yemeni border, and travel disruption is affecting preparations for the FII investment gathering.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-19 07:50

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson examine the day’s main themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-19 07:42

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says optimism is central to American identity. On “Life, Liberty & Levin,” he discusses his latest book about America’s golden age, Trumpism and limitless possibilities.

FFox News2026-10-19 07:30

EU law expert Alberto Alemanno says describing the protests as a “teenage revolution” is deeply misleading and fosters an inaccurate image of “Europe that is destroying itself”.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 07:29

Protests against Albania’s government are growing in Tirana, with students joining the so-called flamingo movement, which has been calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign for months.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-19 07:29

Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud said at the Global Security Forum in Doha that the country will soon announce a new domestic defence hub, an initiative that will work with regional and international allies.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-19 07:22

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a crisis meeting on violent protests.

GGuardian News2026-10-19 07:18

Axel Berra-Vescio, a teacher in the Paris region, says student protests in France reveal years of structural neglect, widening educational inequalities and the cumulative effects of controversial reforms. He also condemns the police response, warning that repression is unlikely to weaken the demonstrations.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-19 07:16

EU law professor Alberto Alemanno says evidence points to an abuse of power in France, citing thousands of arrests and violence. The country is assessing the impact of protests held nationwide over the weekend.

Eeuronews2026-10-19 07:15