WorldFormer ambassador-at-large Nathan Sales discusses the widespread security threat posed by European protests that escalated into riots. He also weighs in on former President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal.
WorldFormer ambassador-at-large Nathan Sales discusses the widespread security threat posed by European protests that escalated into riots. He also weighs in on former President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal.
PoliticsFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discusses how security, democracy and the war in Iran are shaping Israel’s election. He argues that Israel needs a different approach to settler violence in the West Bank, and says further military action against Iran should be guided by intelligence rather than electoral considerations.
PoliticsIn an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Adam Schiff said the federal government has no role in running Alaska’s elections. The Justice Department sued to block certification of the state’s results if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, citing another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
PoliticsOn Michigan’s first day of early voting, Barack Obama headlined a Detroit rally for Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee. Obama told thousands of supporters that the 3 November election was an “inflection point” for American politics.
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Politics1:02The election is seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system Serbia has had for more than a decade.
PoliticsBulgarians are voting for president in a campaign focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, increased drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, and rising energy prices and inflation.
PoliticsBloomberg reporter Emily Birnbaum discusses how Elon Musk’s record political giving is boosting Republican groups in the final days before the US midterms. Bloomberg News says Musk has contributed more than $445 million to political groups this election cycle, placing him among the biggest political donors ever. The segment also examines Republicans’ advantage in outside spending.
WorldHundreds of thousands protested across France this weekend despite a large police presence, with more than 1,000 arrests. The demonstrations were generally calmer than the previous weekend, but further protests are planned. DW examines the causes, the far-right National Rally’s response and whether the protests form part of a wider wave of youth-led movements.
PoliticsNBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki reviews the latest polling in key Senate battleground races on Meet the Press and identifies counties to watch on election night.
PoliticsFinancial Times Associate Editor Rana Foroohar discusses how the Iran war and higher energy costs are shaping voters’ economic concerns ahead of the US midterms. She also examines US competition with China and Russia over shipping, infrastructure and influence in the Arctic.
EconomyShare allotment for the IPO of Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries’ digital and telecoms arm, begins Oct. 26, with trading set to start on India’s National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on Oct. 28. It is now India’s largest IPO in rupee terms, and the company aims to raise up to US$3.2 billion.
Politics1:06Serbians began voting Sunday in a parliamentary election framed as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a university student movement that has led protests against him for nearly two years.
WorldPolice detained more than 1,300 people after protests returned to major French cities on Oct. 24. The interior ministry said clashes injured 53 police officers.
Politics5:44Brazilians are voting in a closely watched presidential election pitting incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The outcome could shape Brazil’s domestic direction and ties with the United States. Professor Vinícius G. Rodrigues Vieira, an international relations lecturer in São Paulo, joined the discussion about what either result could mean.
WorldIndonesia is intensifying efforts to contain forest and land fires at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Sumatra, as haze continues to affect neighbouring countries. The disaster management agency is coordinating with other authorities to bolster firefighting operations.
WorldTropical Storm Champi swept past Japan’s southwestern islands, leaving destruction, as Kyushu prepared for landfall. Authorities warned of further heavy rain, violent winds and storm surges, with possible landslides and flooding. Dozens of regional flights were cancelled, and two people were injured in Okinawa prefecture.
PoliticsBrazilians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right ally of U.S. President Donald Trump.
TechElon Musk is targeting mobile communications from space as his next billion-dollar market. Could Starlink become a powerful rival to Europe’s telecom giants, or will consumers benefit from increased competition?
PoliticsThe segment features Heritage Foundation senior fellow Zack Smith assessing the prospect of clemency for Trump administration personnel, while noting the caution Elissa Slotkin has delivered to younger conservatives.
OtherLisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini round up stories about the artist behind the moving bird in the Kelly Clarkson/Toy Store drama, colleges helping graduates repay loans, child-free flights and cruises, and a “timeless ticket” to the World Series.
PoliticsBloomberg Brazil country chief Filipe Pacheco says turnout, public security and the economy are shaping the razor-thin runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula is making a final push to mobilize voters on social media, and the vote could shape the future of Latin America’s largest economy.
EconomyMetLife Investment Management Chief Market Strategist Drew Matus discusses how AI investment is shaping markets, corporate spending and parts of the US economy. Investors are watching Big Tech earnings for signs that the spending will pay off. Matus also addresses risks from rising technology investment and what markets want to hear from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on inflation.
TechEurope trails the US in building the largest AI models, held back by smaller capital markets and a fragmented business environment. France-based Mistral is betting that open-source models can compete by giving companies lower costs, more control of their data and greater technological sovereignty.