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Trump takes a swipe at Carney while congratulating Quebec and B.C. election winnersPolitics

U.S. President Donald Trump again taunted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media, this time while congratulating British Columbia’s new Conservative premier and Quebec’s new separatist premier. The Power Panel discusses what this suggests about their relationship.

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Stelco is in 'full compliance' with Ottawa commitments, CEO saysEconomy

As the federal government faces off with Stelco over layoffs at its Hamilton plant, Power & Politics speaks with the steelmaker’s American owner and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly about whether the standoff could end up in court.

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VOA Focus, October 28, 2026: Mbappé apologizes publicly; US lawmakers express concernWorld

The program covers the final week of the US midterm campaign and issues important to Michigan voters, as well as congressional concern over controversy surrounding French football star Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about a Mao Zedong meme. Israel held its first election since the 2023 Hamas attack, with record turnout. Trump warned of possible military action against Iran, while Putin met Iran’s president in Moscow.

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Moose crashes through Calgary office building windowSociety

A moose burst through the lobby window of an office building in southeast Calgary early Tuesday, just as staff were preparing to open for business. The animal stayed briefly before leaving, and the incident caused damage.

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Outcome remains unclear after high-stakes Israeli electionWorld2:38

Opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu performed strongly in today’s election but fell short of winning power outright. Weeks of negotiations may now be needed to determine who can form a coalition government.

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Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling pointPolitics

Tensions are rising in the contentious Michigan Senate race, amid controversial remarks by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and growing backlash over a new anti-Israel ad.

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Musk pours more than $150 million into Texas GOP racesPolitics

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is the election cycle’s largest single disclosed donor. His giving had topped $400 million by mid-October, including $158 million for Ken Paxton’s campaign. Spending in the Texas Senate race has reached $557 million, and the election is still underway, leaving Musk’s total financial impact uncounted.

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Exit polls show no clear winner in Israel's electionWorld

Exit polls released Tuesday indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and its main rival both appear to have fallen short of a parliamentary majority. Forming a governing coalition could require weeks of negotiations. The vote was widely viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the wars that followed.

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US Midterms 2026: Kansas Republicans mount a rescue missionPolitics

Republicans are trying to shore up their prospects in Kansas, where Democrats have not won a Senate race in almost a century. Vice President JD Vance was heckled by protesters in Topeka while campaigning for Senate candidate Roger Marshall. The report also examines Senate contests in Texas, Michigan and South Carolina, and how the war in Iran could affect races in Virginia.

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US to Issue Visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and His FamilyPolitics

“Balance of Power” examines the intersection of politics and global business. On the show, Michael Oren says many Israelis are shocked as Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc narrowly leads Benjamin Netanyahu’s, while warning the result could shift as ballots are counted. Ohio Rep. Greg Landsman says early voting is up and the numbers point to a strong night for Democrats, though seven days remain.

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Sudan atrocities shadow UAE diplomat’s bid to lead the UNWorld

Lana Nusseibeh, a senior Emirati diplomat, has emerged as a contender to become the next UN secretary-general and is drawing support despite allegations that the UAE has supplied weapons and other assistance to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. The paramilitary group has been accused of ethnic cleansing, mass killings and widespread sexual violence. The UAE denies backing the RSF, and Nusseibeh has defended her government.

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Israelis vote for first time since Oct. 7 attackWorld2:08

Voting in Israel’s election closed Tuesday, with some results in but no clear outcome. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is neck and neck with challenger Gadi Eisenkot, and neither appears to have enough seats to win. Polls suggest centre-right Eisenkot could take a plurality, though Israeli parties usually govern in coalitions.

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Netanyahu loses majority in Israel, but election has no clear winner. What comes next?Politics

Israel’s election remains too close to call. Exit polls indicate that Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc has secured the most seats, ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud. Eisenkot leads the newly formed Yashar party and is a leading figure in the opposition change bloc, united by the goal of removing Netanyahu from power. A few seats can decide the result; exit polls have been unreliable before, and counting could take days.

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Trump says Venezuela could become the 51st state “maybe someday soon”Politics

Trump made his third trip to Texas in a month on Tuesday, seeking to prevent Democrats from winning their first statewide election there in decades. He highlighted a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and floated the idea of Venezuela becoming the 51st state.

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Mbappé apologizes after China backlash over Mao Zedong memeSociety3:25

French football star Kylian Mbappé sparked controversy in China after speaking about an online meme involving former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Several Chinese companies announced they were ending their partnerships with him, after which Mbappé publicly apologized.

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Hallie Jackson NOW — Oct. 27 | NBC News NOWOther

Utah police say serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for the murder of a 17-year-old girl more than 50 years ago. The program also mentions hurricane-level tides hitting the Atlantic coast and President Trump holding two Texas rallies ahead of the midterm elections.

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Voice of America Chinese Broadcast (October 28, 2026)World

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is nearing its eighth month, and President Trump criticized the interim ceasefire agreement reached with Iran in June. Israel is holding its first election since the 2023 Hamas attack; polls predict a close race and turnout higher than usual. The US is suspending visa-free travel for Chinese citizens to the Northern Mariana Islands, while deploying the nuclear-powered submarine Colorado to Australia as part of a rotating US-Australia-UK military alliance presence.

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