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Starbucks CEO says turnaround is ahead of scheduleEconomy

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol expects earnings growth to continue and says the company’s turnaround plan is progressing faster than planned. He says becoming a multi-brand company is possible. Starbucks recently said it was not considering a takeover of Chipotle.

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France braces for new protests as government warns of ‘very high’ violence riskWorld

France’s interior minister warned on Thursday that the risk of public disorder during a new wave of protests this weekend was “very high” and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers. Anger over the rising cost of living and inequality has fueled nationwide demonstrations; protests on October 17 devolved into some of the country’s worst rioting in years.

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Can fake news sway South Africa’s local elections?Politics

As South Africa prepares for local elections, misinformation is spreading online. False claims that asylum seekers can vote, AI-generated videos and coordinated social media campaigns have heightened tensions over immigration and electoral politics. DW investigates how disinformation is shaping public debate, fueling anti-immigrant sentiment and affecting candidates on the campaign trail.

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Jack Keane: Iran will NEVER complyWorld

Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich outlines a top-level briefing for Donald Trump on U.S. options regarding Iran. Retired Gen. Jack Keane discusses the briefing's possible implications and recent developments in the war in Ukraine.

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AstraZeneca CFO on AI, Earnings and Restructuring PlanEconomy

AstraZeneca CFO Aradhana Sarin says the company uses AI in nearly every aspect of its work. She discusses beating earnings expectations, the drug pipeline and the company’s approach to dealmaking.

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Greek container ship sinks after drone strike in Black SeaWorld1:51

A Greek container ship sank on Wednesday, October 28, after three drones—potentially of Russian origin—struck it off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The incident underscores growing concerns about commercial shipping amid the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Suspect sets fire to Sikh activist’s home in B.C.World

Police in Surrey are investigating an arson attack at the home of a man who had been warned of threats to his life. The pro-Khalistan activist called it part of an ongoing terror campaign against referendum activists; other Sikh activists described it as targeted and said they knew who the suspect was.

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ returns to French cinemasCulture

In this edition of arts24, “The Phantom of the Opera” is back in French cinemas in a contemporary reinterpretation starring Deva Cassel and Romain Duris. The programme takes a closer look.

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Enten and legal expert unpack Democrats’ Alaska gamble amid DOJ probePolitics

The Justice Department has sharply sped up its criminal investigation into whether Alaska Democrats recruited a Senate candidate to confuse voters and draw votes away from the Republican, issuing dozens of new grand jury subpoenas and focusing on possible new charges, people familiar with the probe said. CNN’s Harry Enten assesses how the gambit could affect Democrats’ chances of controlling the Senate if it backfires.

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Midterms analysis on Trump, El-SayedPolitics

Major Garrett offers the latest political analysis as campaigning enters the final days before the midterm elections.

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Protests set for third weekend as tensions persist across FranceSociety

People across France are preparing to take to the streets for a third consecutive Saturday, protesting the high cost of living and calling for more education funding. After earlier demonstrations ended in rioting and looting in city centres, police are preparing for the coming weekend.

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Calgary man accused of threatening to kill Carney expected to plead guilty, lawyer saysSociety

A 31-year-old Calgary man accused of threatening to kill Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a YouTube video is expected to plead guilty. Police arrested Jamie Dacosta in September. His lawyer says Dacosta will likely spend time in prison and is seeking court reports that could help determine his sentence.

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LIVE: Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministersWorld41:52

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is hosting a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. As this year’s rotating G20 president, the U.S. has pushed allies to focus on trade imbalances and build a coalition against China’s control of critical minerals. Wars and their economic effects remain the main concern for many members.

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Suspected spy plot targeting Nvidia chiefTech2:05

The New York Times reports that China targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang through his relationship with a Chinese technology executive. Huang is a key figure in the race to develop the most powerful AI.

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Watch elected officials debate in Question PeriodPolitics

Elected officials in Canada’s House of Commons debate pressing issues. Questions are directed through the Speaker, with the Opposition leader asking first.

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US Midterm Elections 2026: Nearly 43 million Americans have voted earlyPolitics

With less than a week until polling day, more than 42 million Americans have cast early ballots. Political analysts say Democrats are likely to regain control of the House, while tight Senate races in several states make it difficult to predict which party will prevail.

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Youth protests sweep across EuropeWorld

Entr’s Renée Bertini speaks with France 24’s François Picard about the main factors driving youth protests across Europe.

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