CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton presents a weekly roundup of political news and issues Canadians need to know about, examining the latest headlines through the perspectives of those experiencing them.

CCBC News2026-10-23 20:03

A major security operation has been deployed across France ahead of Saturday’s large protests. Businesses remain tense after violence overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 20:03

President Donald Trump spoke at a Florida rally in the final stretch before the 2026 midterm elections, saying, “Iran is finished.”

FFox News2026-10-23 20:00

With US midterm elections approaching, control of Congress is at stake and the result could shape the legacy of Donald Trump’s second term. As Republicans face voter dissatisfaction, Trump’s record is a key battleground, amid low approval ratings, an unpopular war in Iran, high inflation and petrol prices, uncertainty over tariff policies, and widespread backlash.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-23 20:00

Officials put the toll at seven dead and 40 wounded after gunfire erupted during a Friday funeral at a church in Jordan.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-23 19:55

Republicans are defending governor seats in states such as Texas and Florida that had once been considered safely red. In Ohio, Trump has backed a highly personal attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy against Democrat Amy Acton, drawing criticism from some Republicans as well.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-23 19:53

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral inside a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing seven people and wounding 34. The public security director said the search for the attackers was continuing, while the interior ministry described them as “extremists.”

GGlobal News2026-10-23 19:53

AI data platform developer Encord has unveiled a training program pairing camera vision with muscle sensors to generate higher-quality data for improving robot training.

RReuters2026-10-23 19:51

With Israel just days from its first election since the October 7 attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening a major military operation in the West Bank. DW speaks with his outspoken opponent, former prime minister Ehud Olmert, about how election politics may shape Netanyahu’s calculations.

DDW News2026-10-23 19:40

Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power discusses the latest in the Michigan Senate race and at the White House, alongside rising oil prices and slipping stocks.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 19:32

VOA’s daily focus highlights Trump praising a temporary humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a US framework deal for F-35 purchases, and fish farming’s impact on rural Guatemalans. It also reports on security deployments ahead of weekend protests in Paris and the US midterm contest for control of Congress, including Minnesota’s role.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-23 19:32

Donald Trump told rally-goers on Thursday evening that he had “the right to run again” for president, repeating his claim that he might seek a third term, despite it being unconstitutional.

GGuardian News2026-10-23 19:29

A trapped miner at a privately owned coal mine in northern Turkey has been confirmed dead, raising the death toll from the explosion to three. Five miners were injured, two seriously.

Eeuronews2026-10-23 19:28

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $2,000 and up, went on sale Friday amid strong demand, with customers once again lining up overnight. The device is the company’s boldest iPhone redesign in nearly two decades and a major attempt to gain ground in a still-niche category.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 19:26

Iowa GOP strategist David Kochel said Trump’s campaigning in the state could help Republican candidates by boosting enthusiasm in key places. He called Senate candidate Ashley Hinson the standout of the 2026 midterm field, but said she will still have to defy gravity to win.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 19:25

Daniel Squadron, co-founder of The States Project and a former New York state senator, says state legislatures will be crucial to election legitimacy. He says Trump is “obsessed with undermining the independence of states” as local governments administer elections, and that local contests ease political cynicism because candidates are close to constituents.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-23 19:25

A gunman opened fire from a vehicle in a Paris suburb on Friday, killing one person and injuring several others, including a 12-year-old girl. French authorities suspect the attack may have been racially motivated.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-23 19:18

Trump said he would get in touch with Musk to resolve the issue if access to Starlink communications systems in Ukraine remained a problem.

RReuters2026-10-23 19:15

The Justice Department has charged two former FBI officials with lying during the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes, Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports.

FFox News2026-10-23 19:15

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert ahead of the NFL’s first game in Paris, citing planned protests, but the game is set to proceed.

AABC News2026-10-23 19:08

Brazilians vote on Sunday to choose their next president in a close contest between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The video looks at the candidates, their policies, a TV debate and voters’ views.

BBBC News2026-10-23 19:03

Gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing at least seven people. Jordan’s government said at least 28 people were injured.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-23 18:51

Authorities say a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself and died outside a Burger King in Bartow, Florida, on Thursday evening. Investigators say his father stopped after his credit card was declined and set down a loaded handgun while handling payment; the unrestrained child got hold of it. Prosecutors will decide whether to bring charges against the father.

GGlobal News2026-10-23 18:46

France saw a week of mass protests hijacked by violent rioters, with shops looted and public buildings damaged, including fires at Lyon’s Tourist Information centre and Limoges City Hall. Curfews followed as people questioned what happened and why authorities failed to stop it. President Macron blamed seditious groups, ultra-left anarchists and opportunistic criminals, while acknowledging failures in anticipation and intelligence.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-23 18:45