Comedian and actor Russell Brand told a London court on Wednesday that he had been obsessed with sex when he was younger, while denying multiple rape and sexual assault charges.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 20:36

Microsoft’s cloud revenue topped expectations, while ServiceNow forecast quarterly subscription sales in line with analysts’ estimates. Anurag Rana discussed the results on Bloomberg The Close.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 20:35

Two Arab-majority parties are projected to win a record 19 seats combined in Israel’s Tuesday election, amid record turnout. The community, about 20% of the population, descends from Palestinians who stayed after Israel’s creation and is angered by the Netanyahu government’s ultra-nationalist Jewish vision for Israel and the Palestinian territories.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 20:32

Europe’s benchmark gas price rose above €100 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday afternoon, the first time since the 2022 energy crisis. Hours earlier, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that Europe faces “another energy crisis” and a difficult winter.

Eeuronews2026-10-28 20:31

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten reviews midterm election numbers less than a week before voting, including the odds of Democrats winning Kansas’s Senate race, which party polls have historically underestimated, differences between registered and likely voters, and Trump’s approval on gas prices.

CCNN2026-10-28 20:31

Fox News' Mike Emanuel reports on an alleged Democratic plan to place a spoiler candidate on Alaska's Senate ballot. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo and the America Reports panel discuss the possible fallout.

FFox News2026-10-28 20:30

Washington is increasingly divided, with Republicans and Democrats struggling to agree and public trust in both parties falling. As the 2026 midterms approach, Donald Trump’s influence over Republicans, divisions among Democrats and election pressures are making congressional compromise harder. Both parties face doubts about their credibility and ability to address voters’ concerns about affordability and healthcare.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-28 20:30

BlackRock senior portfolio manager Jeffrey Rosenberg discussed the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady. He said the Fed recognizes that conditions have tightened but does not call them tight, while linking interest rates to AI.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 20:16

A federal grand jury declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide and key witness before the Democratic-led Jan. 6 committee. Prosecutors had sought charges over her statements about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, including his urging that metal detectors near the White House speaking area be removed.

NNBC News2026-10-28 20:10

A high-speed train collided with another train on Wednesday about 60 miles south of Madrid, killing at least 68 people. It was Spain’s second major rail accident this year and its deadliest train crash in more than a decade.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 20:06

Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane on Wednesday after leaving the country despite a court order to surrender his passport. He is under investigation in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering and is set to lose parliamentary immunity after his election defeat.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 20:06

Dolores Huerta’s family said the United Farm Workers co-founder, civil rights icon and feminist activist in the US died Wednesday at age 96.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 20:03

Amazon’s latest product push brings a collection of new Alexa-powered Echo devices. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discusses what the Echo Show 16 improves, the potential for a digital photo frame to become an Alexa hit, and whether the approach could help Amazon win a place in the kitchen.

TThe Verge2026-10-28 20:02

Chancellor John Healey has announced the Budget, setting out the government’s tax and spending plans for the coming years. BBC economics editor Faisal Islam explains what it includes, how it may affect people and who could qualify for a one-off £100 energy-bill payment.

BBBC News2026-10-28 20:00

After losing Brazil’s presidential runoff, Flavio Bolsonaro left the country and arrived in Miami, Florida. The politician faces corruption and money-laundering charges in Brazil.

DDW News2026-10-28 20:00

Ukraine’s minister for veterans affairs, Vitalii Kim, says Ukrainians will keep fighting for their homeland even if Europe does not support them. He says Ukraine’s resolve to resist Russian aggression will persist regardless of the outcome of talks over European financial assistance.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 19:58

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday, where the US government will grant them entry visas. He left Brazil secretly after refusing to obey a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, issued in connection with a money-laundering investigation in which he denies wrongdoing. Bolsonaro lost Sunday's presidential election to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

GGlobal News2026-10-28 19:56

The TODAY Show is available to watch on NBC weekdays at 7 a.m. local time.

NNBC News2026-10-28 19:54

The Federal Reserve issued an introductory statement for the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on October 28, 2026, and linked to a press conference transcript. It says the Fed conducts monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.

FFederal Reserve2026-10-28 19:53

The Federal Reserve released a transcript of the Federal Open Market Committee press conference held on October 28, 2026. The Fed is the US central bank and conducts monetary policy, among other functions.

FFederal Reserve2026-10-28 19:52

A jet carrying Brazilian far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro landed in Miami. He left the airport under police escort without speaking to reporters. Bolsonaro had disappeared for more than 24 hours after losing the presidential runoff to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

GGuardian News2026-10-28 19:52

New WHO guidance says physicians should consider GLP-1 medications for children living with obesity. The discussion asks what families should know before trying them and whether they will work for every child.

CCBC News2026-10-28 19:51

At a UN debate on Washington’s embargo, Michael Waltz described a heated face-off with Cuba’s foreign minister.

FFox News2026-10-28 19:45

A college sophomore was murdered, and a verdict has just been reached. The upcoming “20/20” features exclusive interviews with jurors, investigators and friends. It airs Friday, Oct. 30 on ABC and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.

AABC News2026-10-28 19:45