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

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 08:07

Ukrainian soldier Kostiantyn Vlasenko was trapped for 491 days in a drone-filled “kill zone.” After a Russian attack cost him both feet, he spent months hiding in a hole.

RReuters2026-10-23 08:05

France’s interior minister Laurent Nuñez is holding a news conference ahead of protests.

GGuardian News2026-10-23 08:05

Backlash over an Ohio campaign ad targeting Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton spread beyond the state on Thursday, creating fresh problems for Republicans less than two weeks before the midterm elections.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-23 08:04

Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States on the security terms of a final peace deal, rather than a short ceasefire.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-23 08:00

French authorities are seeking to ban protests, while Macron plans to meet students on Friday. Isabelle Vuillet, co-secretary general of the CGT Educ'Action union, is appearing as a guest.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-23 07:56

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet, killing at least 16 people and destroying hundreds of homes. Chinese media said it was the region’s strongest earthquake in five years.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:48

Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting Japan’s Ishigaki island as Typhoon Champi draws closer. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said the storm was about 137 miles east of Taiwan. Its projected path takes it just off northeastern Taiwan, north toward China’s coast, and eventually into southern Japan.

RReuters2026-10-23 07:47

Authorities are deploying troops, helicopters and armoured vehicles in Paris ahead of fresh demonstrations and another tense weekend. Protesters are angry, while local businesses are preparing for the march.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:42

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to the media during a visit to Turkey. The NATO allies elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in the first bilateral visit to Turkey by a Canadian prime minister. Carney is seeking new global trade partners to reduce reliance on the United States.

RReuters2026-10-23 07:40

Fox News Digital senior investigations editor Asra Nomani discussed who is fueling the riots in France on a program. Author Andrew Doyle also offered his analysis of the unrest on another show.

FFox News2026-10-23 07:15

France is preparing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, with the government under pressure to restore order. EU leaders are visiting Hungary in hopes of resetting relations, while Serbia’s snap election is putting President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:13

Berta López Domènech of the European Policy Centre says an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” for the first time ahead of Sunday’s snap election.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:12

The episode asks what happened to the Louvre jewels.

AABC News2026-10-23 07:11

Opposition and ruling-party lawmakers scuffled in Albania’s parliament after its leadership rejected opposition demands for a debate on ten days of student demonstrations in the capital, Tirana.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:11

As Hungary marks the 70th anniversary of the 1956 uprising, hopes are growing for a reset in relations between Brussels and Budapest. Euronews’ Sándor Zsíros says Orbán cast Ursula von der Leyen as a public enemy.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 07:07

Bloomberg has learned that OpenAI is lowering its valuation target by $150 billion amid concern over AI spending. The program also says a global tech selloff deepened after the Nasdaq had its worst day since June.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 06:58

Results from some of the world’s largest technology companies this week drew mixed investor reactions. As concerns about the AI build-out shift from cash flows and profits to how it is financed, market strategists and CEOs considered whether the boom is nearing its peak or still has room to grow.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 06:57

Saudi Aramco reportedly told employees to leave its Dhahran headquarters and work from home as fighting with the Houthis continues. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones and missiles, while oil is on course for a weekly gain.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 06:56

Despite being wanted by the ICC, facing protests by hundreds of thousands at home and corruption and bribery charges, Benjamin Netanyahu is holding on to power and entering the October 27 prime ministerial election with momentum.

DDW News2026-10-23 06:43

More than 5,000 homes in Cornwall are without power as Storm Austen crosses parts of the UK, National Grid reports. The Met Office has issued an amber strong-wind warning for Cornwall and parts of Devon, while Guernsey and Jersey are under a red warning. Gusts of up to 80mph are expected in the South West and Channel Islands, and all schools in Jersey will close on Friday.

BBBC News2026-10-23 06:32

A magnitude 7 earthquake in China’s Tibet region killed at least 16 people, injured 54 and destroyed hundreds of homes in Nagqu. More than 1,600 people are involved in rescue efforts as authorities send emergency shelters, tents and winter supplies to the area, where snowfall is expected in the coming days.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-23 06:30

This edition of Europe Today focuses on France preparing for fresh protests and EU leaders seeking to reset relations with Hungary.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 06:24

Memphis City Councilman Jeff Warren discusses the heated debate over AI expansion and data center development, as tensions flare during a council meeting.

FFox News2026-10-23 06:15