With the US midterms approaching, the programme examines the influence of women voters in an election that will shape the balance of power in Washington. Annette Young speaks with New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni and Kelly Dittmar, research director at the Center for American Women and Politics.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 13:53

Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power, but coalition talks are expected to be difficult. The president will appoint someone to try to form a government next week; if no one succeeds, an election could take place early next year. Netanyahu’s party has made unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties interfered in the election.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-30 13:51

After several setbacks, the EU’s anti-deforestation rules are scheduled to take effect on 30 December 2026. Enforcement will be tested as major palm oil companies face the risk of violations.

Eeuronews2026-10-30 13:51

Exxon and Chevron shares climbed in premarket trading after both beat earnings estimates, helped in part by stronger refining margins and higher gas prices. The companies earned a combined $56 billion in the third quarter, their third-highest total on record, Bloomberg’s Kevin Crowley reports from Houston.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 13:51

At least 69 people died when two trains collided on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line, a spokeswoman for Castilla-La Mancha said. Leaked audio is shedding light on what may have caused the crash.

AABC News2026-10-30 13:49

Demonstrators have taken to the streets from France and Spain to Italy and elsewhere in Europe. Though the protests have different triggers, many reflect shared discontent over living costs, housing and public services. With elections approaching, governments face mounting pressure to respond.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:46

On Outnumbered, panelists consider a New York Times account claiming Democrats secretly tried to sow confusion around the ballot in Alaska's Senate contest.

FFox News2026-10-30 13:45

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to hold a joint news conference Friday in Montreal with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. As their two-day summit concludes, both sides are seeking stronger trade and diplomatic ties. A digital trade agreement and announcements on research partnerships and university exchanges are expected.

GGlobal News2026-10-30 13:43

Midterm elections may draw less attention than presidential elections, but they are just as important and serve as a kind of gauge of how Americans feel about the president.

NNBC News2026-10-30 13:37

Two years ago, tens of thousands of pro-European protesters rallied in Georgia against the disputed October 2024 parliamentary election results, officially declared a win for the ruling Georgian Dream party. Weeks later, authorities suspended the country’s EU accession process. Smaller protests continue daily in Tbilisi despite an ongoing crackdown.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 13:35

A new report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) estimates that smoke from fires burning for months in Indonesia killed 3,560 people in September. It says air pollution-related deaths nationwide rose 42% from August to 5,310, attributing them mainly to forest and land fire smoke and chronic exposure to urban and industrial emissions.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:34

The AI buildout is underway, but some people oppose having data centers near their homes. New polling finds that 50% of voters do not want one built within three miles of their home. The issue will appear on ballots in 13 states.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 13:29

Top diplomats from the world’s 20 largest economies are meeting in Atlanta for a two-day G20 gathering, amid conflicts including the war in Ukraine and fighting in the Middle East. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is expected to argue against international sanctions. His attendance comes as President Donald Trump softens his stance on Russia amid high energy prices.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:25

Sarah Hunt of Alpine Woods Capital Investment discusses the tech-stock selloff and earnings from Exxon and Chevron. She says some investors remain nervous about artificial intelligence despite strength in parts of the economy.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 13:25

YouTube creator Seán McLoughlin, known to 31 million subscribers as Jacksepticeye, reflects on how the platform has changed since he began uploading videos in 2012. In recent years, he has also moved into acting and film production, and discusses becoming a target in Hitman and the excitement around GTA 6.

BBBC News2026-10-30 13:16

A heist that may be the largest yet in crypto has taken a new turn. Binance says investigators found additional breach points after initially tracing the reported US$6.3 billion hack to an employee’s compromised laptop. Calling it a “complex attack,” the firm is working with authorities to trace and freeze the stolen assets. About US$3 billion has been frozen so far, including dollar-linked digital currencies. Binance says it will cover all losses with emergency reserves and company resources.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:16

Passengers on the MV Odyssey believed they had bought a three-year voyage around the world, but their trip abruptly ended in Cambodia after the company failed to raise more money for fuel. Internal documents detail its search for funding.

CCBS News2026-10-30 13:15

Walter Piecyk of Lightshed Partners is unimpressed by the Apple iPhone Duo's AI experience and says the company faces a tough year. Apple is due to report earnings on Monday. He discussed it on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

BBloomberg Television2026-10-30 13:15

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says a cyberattack affected an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, making it the biggest cryptocurrency theft to date. One analysis blamed North Korean hackers. DW’s Anja Kueppers-McKinnon speaks with cybercrime expert Jake Moore about online financial security.

DDW News2026-10-30 13:15

Israel has finished counting votes in a record-turnout election, but no clear winner has emerged. Official results are expected next week. Forming a coalition may require major compromises: Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc has 53 seats and Gadi Eisenkot’s 48, short of the 61 needed to control the Knesset. Analyst Amir Oren explains the implications.

TTRT World2026-10-30 13:14

More than US$6 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen in what may be history’s biggest crypto heist, and US experts suspect North Korea was behind it. The programme also reports Kim Jong Un’s push for drone dominance and faster progress on AI-powered weapons, alongside a US vote to bar Chinese labs from testing electronics for the American market.

CCNA2026-10-30 13:13

Two helicopters collided in midair Thursday afternoon about 40 miles southwest of Portland, killing all three people aboard. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

AABC News2026-10-30 13:10

With the US midterms approaching, Texas Republicans are accused of altering election rules to benefit themselves. Tarrant County, near Dallas, has cut election-day polling places by nearly 30 percent, and the decision is being challenged in court. The move follows last year’s statewide redistricting, designed to help Republicans, but could also galvanize Democratic opposition.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-30 13:07

Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports that War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia after allegations that he leaked classified military information.

FFox News2026-10-30 13:00