European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said there is never a good time to leave, but she wants the freedom to speak and engage in matters beyond monetary policy. She spoke at a Frankfurt news conference after announcing she would leave in February, ahead of her term’s scheduled end in October 2027.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-29 15:40

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrived at Toledo University Hospital on Thursday to see people injured in the Urda train accident, which killed at least 69. Fifteen of the injured being treated there are in intensive care. The royal couple will meet medical staff and visit some victims and their families.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 15:38

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she chose to leave eight months before her term was due to end so she could speak more freely about issues beyond monetary policy.

RReuters2026-10-29 15:37

Indian life sciences startup Miraqules won the grand prize at SLINGSHOT 2026 with a powder that can stop bleeding in seconds, beating more than 5,000 startups worldwide. Enterprise Singapore organizes the competition as part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology.

CCNA2026-10-29 15:34

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the Federal Reserve would likely raise interest rates if this month’s inflation figures are elevated. After the latest PCE report, he said the Fed would “probably appropriately act.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-29 15:32

Tens of thousands of US citizens have left the country since Donald Trump returned to power two years ago. Shared language and history have made Ireland one of the leading destinations for Americans seeking an alternative.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 15:31

The Atlantic reported Wednesday that the United States fired its top military planner. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed this week as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, amid signs President Donald Trump may resume large-scale strikes on Iran. His departure follows a series of senior military exits since Trump returned to power.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 15:30

As Jay’siiah’s family awaits news from the police search in Pelican Narrows, 14-year-old Kai faces an uncertain future. He says he wants to leave the drug trade after seeing its damaging side in remote communities. His mother is fighting to keep him from going out of town to deal drugs and becoming another missing boy.

CCBC News2026-10-29 15:30

Zazie Beetz spoke with “CBS Mornings” about her starring role in Apple TV’s “Nocturne” and how she prepared for it.

CCBS News2026-10-29 15:19

President Trump and former President Obama hold competing rallies in the final stretch before Election Day. The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation, while the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in the series to claim the franchise’s first World Series title.

NNBC News2026-10-29 15:19

Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that the US is delaying Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine because it may resume its war against Iran after the midterm elections.

Eeuronews2026-10-29 15:17

India’s food industry feeds more than a billion people daily, but keeping food safe is becoming harder. Adulteration cases have risen, sometimes with fatal consequences. Growing concerns about adulteration and poor hygiene are prompting questions about regulators’ ability to oversee the vast sector.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 15:16

Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan reports on the latest emergency at a nuclear facility in Aiken, South Carolina.

FFox News2026-10-29 15:15

A dead humpback whale was found along British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. The Marine Education & Research Society believes it may be the whale hit by a BC Ferries vessel earlier this month; authorities could not identify the animal at the time.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 15:15

Enterprise Singapore says local firms seeking to enter China should target sectors such as smart technology and the green economy. It says opportunities remain plentiful despite tougher market conditions and a property slump, and that China’s scale, supply chain and technology can help firms expand across Southeast Asia and beyond. China’s economy reached about US$20 trillion in 2025, with growth of roughly 5% adding around US$1 trillion in GDP each year.

CCNA2026-10-29 15:09

The Wall Street Journal reports that JD Vance wrote to Mohsen Rezaei in an effort to restart negotiations, less than a week before the US congressional midterm elections. Trump continues to warn of possible renewed strikes.

Eeuronews2026-10-29 15:09

With more than 90% of the vote counted, projections show neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot winning an outright parliamentary majority.

NNBC News2026-10-29 15:02

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said ASEAN members do not agree with China’s claim that it faced obstacles joining a regional defense forum, and stressed that only ASEAN members can define the bloc’s processes. China’s Defense Ministry accused the Philippines of obstructing its participation at this week’s meeting in Cebu but did not specify the barriers. China’s defense minister did not attend; a military attaché represented Beijing.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-29 14:58

A watch party is being held at San Francisco’s Chase Center for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-29 14:58

Democrats are relying on Barack Obama to rally voters before the midterm elections, a crucial test that could shape the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. Obama has spoken at three campaign rallies this week, most recently in Atlanta, Georgia.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 14:57

Singapore is spearheading a long-term regional effort to protect Southeast Asia’s food supply from climate change and other disruptions, covering areas such as financing and emergency preparedness. A Singapore-led study projects that rice and maize production across the region could decline over the next two decades. Singapore is hosting ASEAN’s agriculture and forestry ministers for the first time in a decade.

CCNA2026-10-29 14:54

President Donald Trump addresses supporters at a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

FFox News2026-10-29 14:52

Wednesday’s train crash killed 69 people in Toledo province and dealt a serious setback to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. Another deadly crash occurred on the same line nine months earlier, prompting experts and the public to accuse his government of underinvesting in rail infrastructure after years of rapid network expansion.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 14:50

As Anthropic prepares to go public, the question is whether its IPO will fuel the AI boom or burst the bubble.

CCBC News2026-10-29 14:50