Filmmaker Jenny Krakowski challenged herself to make a feature-length film entirely with AI; it is now headed to cinemas in North America. She joins Gabriel Gatehouse to discuss whether AI is opening filmmaking to more people or threatening it, and questions around cloned voices, copyright and creativity.

BBBC News2026-10-21 13:00

Wisconsin voters began casting early ballots amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s policies, rising living costs and perceived federal interference. Some said they hoped to limit Trump’s influence by backing Democrats and candidates opposed to his administration. In the governor’s race, Democrat David Crowley faces Republican Tom Tiffany.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-21 13:00

Despite diplomatic pressure and sanctions, whoever wins Israel’s elections will inherit a constant: protection from Washington. The US regularly uses its vote and veto at the United Nations on Israel’s behalf, Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-21 13:00

A new report by advisory firm Egon Zehnder finds that AI has become a leading concern for CEOs, while Asia Pacific leaders are less worried than their global peers. Sarah Al-Khaldi spoke with the firm's Global CEO, Francesco Buquicchio, about how leaders are approaching the innovation.

CCNA2026-10-21 12:59

Stephen Hubbard has been released. He was the only American officially designated by the State Department as wrongfully detained in Russia, after Russian forces seized him in occupied Ukraine in 2022.

AABC News2026-10-21 12:53

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said there was a basis for a ceasefire and called for the US, Russia and Ukraine to resume three-way talks while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Washington is stepping up efforts to end the years-long war.

CCNA2026-10-21 12:52

After visiting Mumbai, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is spending the second day of his India tour in coastal Jamnagar, Gujarat, an unusual stop on his itinerary. The city hosts the world’s largest oil-refining complex, owned by Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. Rubio will meet the company to explore whether it could process Venezuelan oil.

CCNA2026-10-21 12:43

For decades, the man purse, or “murse,” has been mocked, including in shows such as “Friends” and “Seinfeld.” Now a new wave of celebrities, from Jacob Elordi to Bad Bunny, is leading the way for the man bag.

AABC News2026-10-21 12:40

Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who had been imprisoned on allegations that he fought for Ukraine. The release coincided with US envoy Steve Witkoff's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on the war in Ukraine.

DDW News2026-10-21 12:38

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk authorized a Starlink slowdown that affected Ukraine’s defenses in recent days. Sources told the paper that Trump and Musk spoke by phone shortly after the decision became public, while another source said the call came before the slowdown. Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says he is committed to finding out who is responsible.

CCNN2026-10-21 12:33

Demonstrators in Portugal have protested the high cost of housing and opposed recent government measures. They are calling for another gathering in the coming days, despite police clearing their protest camps.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-21 12:31

France has imposed nightly curfews, while Italy has deployed 500 troops to Milan, aiming to quell violent riots across Europe. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that group protesters could face up to five years in prison and steep fines.

FFox News2026-10-21 12:30

Self-taught, London-based contemporary artist Amadeo Carvalho puts Black identity, memory and heritage at the center of his work. Blending painting, poetry and photography, his collection “Portraits of Absence” is being shown this weekend at the AKAA Art Fair in Paris by curatorial platform Casa Vicência.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-21 12:21

The UK has approved drilling at a controversial North Sea gas field. Shell Group, a co-developer of the project, forecasts the field could account for around 6.5% of UK gas production at peak output.

Eeuronews2026-10-21 12:21

With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, more than 13 million Americans have voted. Russia released American Stephen Hubbard as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin. A video showing ICE agents forcefully pinning a man to the ground in California also drew criticism.

NNBC News2026-10-21 12:19

South Africa is pushing to diversify its export destinations, aiming to tap new markets while limiting the fallout from its deteriorating relationship with the United States.

RReuters2026-10-21 12:14

Elon Musk has expressed support for a possible merger of SpaceX and Tesla. SpaceX also reported a sharp revenue increase and its first quarterly profit since going public.

Eeuronews2026-10-21 12:13

Good Morning America presents a daily news roundup to start the day.

AABC News2026-10-21 12:13

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Europe to accelerate AI adoption. Speaking Wednesday at the company’s GTC conference in Berlin, he said all end markets and industries need to adopt AI for Europe to benefit and build an AI ecosystem and economy.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-21 12:04

The UN says emissions must fall by 18% over the next four years to limit the worst effects of global warming. It warns that every additional fraction of a degree and year of warming above 1.5°C raises climate impacts and risks, including deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have affected many countries this year.

Eeuronews2026-10-21 12:03

A caravan of hundreds of migrants, mostly from Central America, continued on foot through southern Mexico toward the United States, hoping to find work and better opportunities for their children.

RReuters2026-10-21 12:01

Israel will vote next Tuesday to elect a new government, in its first election since the Hamas attacks of 7 October three years ago. More than half a million first-time voters are expected to cast ballots. Many see the vote as an existential choice about the country’s future identity and security. Surveys indicate about three quarters of new voters identify as right-wing or centre-right, benefiting far-right parties.

BBBC News2026-10-21 12:00

South Korean authorities are making a third attempt to return a shark trapped in a canal to the open sea. Named Bukang-i, it was first spotted there on September 18 and drew more than a million visitors.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-21 12:00

At Korea Blockchain Week, Harry Jung said he has advised lawmakers working on South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act, drawing on his experience helping get the U.S. GENIUS Act to the president’s desk. He also discussed the CLARITY Act’s failure in the Senate and said the time for entrenched adoption is now.

CCoinDesk2026-10-21 12:00