Bloomberg White House National Security Editor Michelle Jamrisko says Iran’s effort to prolong its conflict with the US is testing President Donald Trump’s wish for a quicker resolution. Midterm election pressure also weighs on his decisions. Iran sees regime survival as a victory, while economic pressure, regional instability and the risk of a failed state complicate the way forward.

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Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will speak with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” about the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade during his final stop in Antigua. His Tuesday address will be to Commonwealth leaders. Andy Burnham earlier said he was open to the UK formally apologising for its role in slavery.

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As Democrats try to regain control of Congress, divisions are surfacing over the party’s direction. A new generation of progressive candidates wants to move priorities further left, oppose corporate money in politics, and promote universal healthcare, climate action and an end to police violence.

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A group of Haredi Jews disrupted traffic near a conscription office east of Tel Aviv and tried to prevent new recruits from reaching a base. Police intervened and forcibly removed them. The Supreme Court overturned the longstanding exemption for Jewish seminary students in mid-2024, making conscription a divisive issue in Israeli society and politics.

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Thousands demonstrated in Delhi on Sunday, calling for India’s election chief to resign over changes to voter lists. The protest was the latest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Germany’s biggest cities, demanding better education and lower living costs. Hooded rioters later looted stores in Frankfurt.

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Farmers in Lebanon face threats while picking olives near areas occupied by Israel. Some say protection from the Lebanese military does not guarantee their safety.

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Rutgers polling director Ashley Koning and Bloomberg Opinion editor Tim O’Brien say Democrats are entering the midterms with momentum as affordability concerns and President Donald Trump’s approval weigh on Republicans. They discuss possible Democratic gains in both chambers, polling reliability and what a Republican loss could mean for Trump’s influence.

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Poland’s constitutional crisis intensified on Saturday as the European Commission pressed President Karol Nawrocki to recognise new judges appointed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The dispute comes before next year’s parliamentary election, where polls show a close contest between Tusk’s coalition and the nationalist right.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-01 13:41

BMO Capital Markets senior economist and managing director Jennifer Lee says heavy AI investment has pushed interest rates and inflation pressures higher, while a cooling tech sector could make the Federal Reserve’s task easier. She says the US economy remains robust but notes softer consumer spending and wage growth as investors await labor data and technology earnings.

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Police remained on duty in downtown Frankfurt on Sunday after rioting followed a Saturday demonstration. Storefronts were smashed, shops looted and officers attacked.

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Former senior State Department adviser Christian Whiton discusses violent protests sweeping France, alleged links between far-left groups and Islamists, and Iran’s latest threats against the United States.

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Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan says a global running boom and consumers’ continued focus on health and wellness are driving growth. The company is expanding in markets including Europe and China, along with its lifestyle business and physical stores, while absorbing some tariff and supply-chain costs rather than passing them all on to consumers.

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The Route du Rhum, described as the world’s largest solo transatlantic race, is due to start in Saint-Malo, Brittany. Professional and amateur skippers will sail alone to Guadeloupe in the race, which takes place every four years.

FFrance 24 English2026-11-01 13:12

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for commercial shipping, with traffic far below pre-conflict levels amid attacks, mines and other dangers to vessels and seafarers. The disruption is driving up global fuel and shipping costs and prompting the industry to seek alternative routes and reinforce supply-chain resilience.

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US national debt has topped $40 trillion, and persistent deficits are pushing up long-term interest rates. Economists including Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin say heavier government borrowing eventually raises household costs for mortgages, car loans and other financing. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says the country can still change course, but must confront politically difficult questions, including those involving entitlements.

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Bloomberg Government senior AI and government reporter Cristiano Lima-Strong says AI is emerging as a major midterm election issue, with candidates clashing over regulation, data centers, jobs and safety. He explains that Democratic control of Congress could lead to a more aggressive regulatory approach as lawmakers weigh safeguards against innovation.

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Rain can determine whether African farmers harvest successfully or face hunger, giving rainmakers an important role through ceremonies intended to bring rain. Climate change is testing the tradition, with rainmakers increasingly blamed for drought and, in extreme cases, killed by mobs.

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Youth-led protests across Germany have been eclipsed by riots, looting and violent confrontations with police. Shops were ransacked in Frankfurt and police were targeted with Molotov cocktails; disturbances also broke out in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne. Tens of thousands of young people protested rising living costs, poor education and Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government.

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BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith examines divisions within the Democratic Party, where candidates are pursuing progressive or centrist strategies to win. In Iowa and Michigan, candidates face tight races ahead of the US midterms as Democrats consider their political direction for the next two years and how to oppose Donald Trump.

BBBC News2026-11-01 12:30

The FBI is investigating a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft from Binance allegedly carried out by North Korean hackers. Authorities are working to freeze and recover the stolen assets.

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Binance said hackers stole more than $6 billion on Friday in what may be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. Blockchain firms have attributed the attack to a North Korean hacking unit.

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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has begun restoring withdrawals in phases after a major hack stole more than US$6 billion in assets. Users can now withdraw Bitcoin, Ether and several other digital assets.

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Thousands took to the streets of New Delhi, renewing calls for India's election chief to resign over revisions to voter lists. Demonstrators marched from central New Delhi to Ramlila Maidan. Led by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Nov. 1, the protest was the latest in a series of rallies challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

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