Hundreds of thousands are expected to protest France’s high cost of living again this weekend. Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies reported record profits for the quarter through September and has kept pump prices below rivals, prompting motorists to ask whether it could cut them further.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 10:40

Binance says a cryptocurrency heist resulted in $6.3 billion being hacked.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 10:37

Prosecutors in Alaska have issued subpoenas over allegations of political trickery. A senior general was fired amid suspicions of leaking classified information to the press. DoorDash offered $17 billion for Instacart as the FTC announced scrutiny of both companies.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:34

The global economy is making a major bet on AI. In the US, spending on infrastructure such as data centers is projected to reach $9 trillion over the seven years to 2032. Meanwhile, more AI experts are warning about the risks of the powerful technology. This episode asks whether the gamble is worth it.

DDW News2026-10-30 10:30

Sophie Flay reports on the latest in the midterm elections, including President Trump’s sudden cancellation of multiple rallies. The program also covers a cryptocurrency target described as the “largest bank heist” in history and tributes to the late Sir Patrick Stewart from stars including William Shatner and Sir Ian McKellen. The DOJ has issued new subpoenas accusing Mary Peltola’s campaign of voter fraud; Trump canceled rallies planned in Kansas.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:25

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Analysts call it the biggest crypto hack ever and say it could lead investors to reconsider the risks of owning digital assets.

RReuters2026-10-30 10:19

Legendary actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86. Known for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and the “X-Men” films, he died in the care of his wife, Sunny, after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to his representative.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:19

Anthropic is preparing for an IPO expected to be the biggest in Wall Street history, even as the company warns its technology could pose “existential and catastrophic” risks to humanity. Elena Casas explains what is at stake.

RReuters2026-10-30 10:16

Africa’s first Olympic sporting event is set to open in Senegal on Saturday, with nearly 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 expected. Originally planned for 2022, the Games were postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dakar is ready to host, offering a welcome respite for a country mired in a major economic crisis for years.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 10:15

Arab-led parties made a historic showing in this week’s election and could become kingmakers in forming the next government. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party alleged, without evidence, that voter fraud partly drove their record gains, escalating anti-Arab rhetoric by Netanyahu and his far-right partners.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 10:10

Final results confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority, winning 53 seats in Tuesday’s election. The main opposition bloc took 48. Weeks of difficult negotiations are expected among parties ranging from ultra-Orthodox Jewish and secular groups to Arab-led parties.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 10:08

Binance is investigating a major security incident involving unauthorized withdrawals with an estimated financial impact of about $6.3 billion. Its initial inquiry suggests an attacker may have gained access through a DevOps engineer’s compromised laptop. Binance later found other breach points but did not specify where.

AABC News2026-10-30 10:06

Spain began demanding answers on Thursday after the death toll from its second high-speed train collision this year rose to 69, with scores injured and relatives desperately seeking news. On Wednesday morning, a Renfe train crashed into the back of a stationary Iryo train south of Madrid.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 10:05

Charlie Lumb, a British teenager who has long dreamed of flying, has qualified as a glider pilot at 16, making him the youngest in the UK to do so.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-30 10:03

US President Donald Trump berated a Reuters reporter who asked whether he had cancelled a planned rally in Kansas because he was tired of campaigning ahead of the midterm elections.

Eeuronews2026-10-30 10:03

A new Ebola vaccine developed by the Oxford Vaccine Group is being tested in two countries, raising hopes that efforts against the Bundibugyo virus are underway. The same scientists developed the first COVID-19 vaccine.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-30 10:00

Some of Britain’s rarest and most threatened bats, including the pug-like Barbastelle, have been recorded for the first time in certain English woodlands. Experts are using new technology in Britain’s largest survey of its kind to locate some of the rarest species.

BBBC News2026-10-30 10:00

Travel expert Rick Steves sees cities around the world becoming increasingly alike, with boxy apartment blocks, industrial-style coffee shops and fast-casual salad spots. He joins Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro to discuss the trend and ways to keep places vibrant and authentic.

CCNN2026-10-30 10:00

President Trump received a high-level military briefing on possible renewed strikes against Iran. US and Israeli fighter jets are conducting drills, Gulf nations have been warned of possible retaliation, and Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns about a prolonged conflict as nuclear talks remain stalled.

FFox News2026-10-30 10:00

The selection of China’s top leader usually takes place behind closed doors. After Xi Jinping broke with traditional term-limit practices, the route for a transfer of power, possible successors and his future role remain uncertain. Whether a new generation of leaders is taking shape—and whether officials raised during reform and opening-up will govern differently—remains an open question.

BBBC Chinese2026-10-30 10:00

Elbridge Gerry signed a law reshaping Massachusetts Senate districts to benefit his party; one winding district inspired the term “Gerry-mander.” Parties can influence elections by concentrating or dispersing rival voters and by changing incumbents’ districts. US districts must be redrawn after each census, though states may do so more often.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-30 10:00

Israeli forces are expected to demolish the home of Palestinians who carried out an October 23 shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers at a West Bank checkpoint. Some Palestinian officials accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using a West Bank crackdown to rally right-wing supporters ahead of Israel’s election. The government says the operation responds to the attack on its soldiers.

RReuters2026-10-30 09:51

An EU peacekeeping helicopter involved in Operation Althea crashed in Bosnia, killing at least four people. The cause of the accident has yet to be established.

Eeuronews2026-10-30 09:51

Friday’s top stories include Canada and the EU advancing an alliance amid Trump’s trade pressure; Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticizing Trump in Michigan over remarks on the economy and faith; the death of Star Trek and X-Men icon Patrick Stewart at 86; and Trump and Melania hosting a White House Halloween celebration.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-30 09:50