Fox News reporter Aishah Hasnie reports on the latest allegations surrounding a ballot scheme. Reince Priebus and Jonathan Turley also discuss claims of ballot stacking in Alaska’s Senate race.

FFox News2026-10-29 19:00

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour government has presented a cautious budget, an early test of its promise of change. Finance Minister John Healey says it will give families and businesses “breathing space”. Measures include help with energy bills, higher taxes on banks and expanded investment powers for regional mayors, alongside a pledge to control public finances. Growth has exceeded forecasts, while inflation and government borrowing have also come in higher.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-29 19:00

Kylian Mbappé quickly fell out of favor in China over a remark about Mao Zedong. The episode followed a familiar pattern of online outrage, companies distancing themselves, platform restrictions and official intervention, highlighting the potential economic cost for sports stars of crossing China’s red lines.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-29 18:52

A man suspected of carrying out a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven others, including a child, admitted to targeting people he perceived as Muslim, African or North African, prosecutors said Thursday. The attack came amid growing political tension, six months before next spring’s presidential election.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 18:45

The FDA plans to propose new rules adjusting the minimum and maximum amounts of iodine, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin D required in infant formula.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:37

Federal authorities are examining claims that Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother to obtain a green card, according to a former official and someone familiar with the investigation. NBC News reports on developments after a recent raid on Omar’s home and potential legal implications.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:36

As the 2026 midterms approach, divisions within MAGA are growing more visible. Trump’s decisions on the war in Iran, rising fuel prices and the Epstein files are splitting his loyal supporters, whose factions increasingly disagree on foreign policy, the economy and the meaning of “America First.” Trump remains the movement’s central figure.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 18:35

Watch the full episode of NBC’s TODAY Show, which airs weekdays at 7 a.m. local time.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:35

The program covers a train collision in Spain that killed at least 69 people, with crews searching for more victims; President Trump’s demand for a probe into Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola over a namesake candidate on the ballot; and projections that no Israeli party will win an outright majority in a closely watched election.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:35

Kamala Harris is appearing at an event hosted by the NAACP, a civil rights organization, in Atlanta before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-29 18:33

After botanist Carlos Magdalena spotted a plant on social media, a search culminated in a pre-dawn boat trip through flooded Colombian rainforest and the identification of a new giant water lily species.

RReuters2026-10-29 18:27

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live, covering breaking and developing stories in real time and taking deeper looks at major issues of the day.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:21

NBC News NOW is broadcasting live, covering breaking and developing stories in real time, with on-the-scene reporting and deeper looks at key issues of the day.

NNBC News2026-10-29 18:20

Fox News reports on Vice President JD Vance’s reaction to alleged Democratic efforts to recruit a spoiler candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. Fox News contributor Clay Travis also weighs in.

FFox News2026-10-29 18:15

At the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Vladimir Putin told African leaders that Russia was a better partner than the West. He said Russian companies operate in Africa on equal terms and accused Western countries of continuing to exploit the continent’s resources. Some African nations have recently sought Russian security assistance, while trade and economic ties are growing.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-29 18:14

Researchers say shoppers may want to rethink buying fast-fashion Halloween costumes, which often use synthetic materials and are discarded after a single wear. Javad Nasiry, a professor and director at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, calls costumes a prime example of hyper-fast fashion and says research links rapid, low-cost production to large volumes of cheap synthetic materials.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 18:12

The death toll in the Spain train crash has risen to 69, as rescuers continue searching for people who are missing. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said an “inexplicable” order from the central command center after a safety-system failure caused the crash, and said the train engineers were not to blame.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-29 18:10

Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges says the reported firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia may reflect a troubling pattern at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The unexplained dismissals of senior military officers raise fundamental questions about institutional trust and civilian authority’s relationship with military leadership.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-29 18:09

In Montreal, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has gathered business executives for a discussion as the Canada-EU summit takes place.

RReuters2026-10-29 18:05

Australia’s experience suggests that banning children from social media is very difficult. The UK and other countries are trying to follow its lead, with the UK promising to go further. The video examines how children evade bans, what the UK thinks could work and whether past efforts to restrict young people’s access to pornography offer lessons.

BBBC News2026-10-29 18:00

Donald Trump spoke briefly with reporters while departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

TThe White House2026-10-29 17:49

Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters one week before the midterm elections.

RReuters2026-10-29 17:46

Three people from one family were shot early Thursday during a home invasion in Toronto’s Bridle Path neighbourhood, police said. Three masked men allegedly entered through the rear door and confronted the family. They had handguns, and one also carried a hammer.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 17:45

Alberta NDP opposition leader Naheed Nenshi asked Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday whether she coordinated with separatist leaders before the referendum vote. Smith said referendum legislation was amended shortly after the April 2025 federal election, while regulations were still being written and people asked her about petition rules.

GGlobal News2026-10-29 17:45