Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?

In today’s newsletter: As Americans get ready to vote on whether the Republican party remains in control of Congress, our Washington editor talks about the disconnect between Trump and his supportersGood morning. Later today, Donald Trump will be in the state of Nebraska to rev up supporters as he kicks off a campaign blitz of rallies ahead of the midterm elections on 3 November.If his early speeches are anything to go by, cornhuskers can anticipate poll denial, accusations of veganism and an expletive ratio that my nine-year-old would love. And Nebraskans may love it, too: aside from one “blu

Более 20 учебных заведений было разгромлено во Франции при протестах

Армия России поразила электроподстанцию и ГСМ-хранилища на Украине

Удар по дронопорту "Цимбулова" РФ: OSINT-аналітик показав супутникові знімки пошкоджень

Дронопорт знаходиться за 180 км від кордону з Україною.

IT stocks: Accenture Q4 results, FY27 outlook lifts sentiment as Indian IT Q2 earnings near

California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China

The FBI ⁠arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency saidUS authorities arrested a California ⁠woman on ​Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.The FBI ⁠arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a ⁠statement. Authorities charged Zhang, 34, of Irvine, California, with acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Continue reading...

Маск переименует SpaceXAI в SpaceXSI

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan begin march in Pakistan

Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.

Nykaa stock jumps 4% after strong Q2 revenue update; fashion vertical leads growth

By 10.45 AM, traded volume had already reached 81.66 lakh shares worth ₹277.20 crore, indicating heavy interest from market participants

India, US have reached a plateau in trade talks, Indian finance minister says

Giving ​or ‌taking more beyond that plateau would ‌be “very, very difficult” ​for both countries, ⁠Sitharaman says

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows

IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.

Сьогодні по Землі вдарить 6-бальна магнітна буря

Такі бурі вважаються помірними.

Росія почала удари по українській енергетиці раніше: в ISW пояснили причину поспіху

Мета цієї кампанії – зробити життя цивільного населення в Україні нестерпним.

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said periodic dollar interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped smooth excessive intraday volatility and capped sharper losses for the rupee

Банки получили право брать комиссию за обмен монет на купюры в банкоматах

Bajaj Finance gains on strong asset growth

Bajaj Finance’s AUM grew by 26.5% ‌y-o-y ​to around ₹5.85 lakh crore

Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?

China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.

США отозвали бомбардировщики с базы в Великобритании

Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges

Pacific island nation’s leader says 2007 video showing him saying 'Heil Hitler' does not reflect his beliefs.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff

Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a run-off after Bolsonaro and Lula both fell short of the 50% needed to win

На Волині знайшли гриб гігантських розмірів: він займає частину галявини

Цей гриб утворює великі округлі плодові тіла білого кольору.

Новий тиждень у Києві розпочнеться з теплої погоди, по області - дощі

Сьогодні температура в столиці підніметься до +18°.

Markets break 8-week losing streak as Financials lead, healthcare & IT drag

The Nifty 50 opened at 22,532.40, against a previous close of 22,421.95, and was trading at 22,544.50, up 122.55 points or 0.55%, as of 9.25 am

Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died

The juvenile humpback was spotted near Bundjalung National Park in what experts say is a rare, but not unprecedented event While the case of a whale found 11km upstream in a New South Wales river this weekend was unusual, it was not unprecedented, experts say.The juvenile humpback, which swam into the Clarence River on the state’s mid-north coast and later died, was towed out to sea on Sunday, according to NSW authorities. Continue reading...

HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after Bagchi appointment, Q2 update

Shares traded flat at ₹723 on the NSE at 9.58 am after rising to ₹734.20 in early trade from ₹721.20 previous close

BBC morale dented by gradual ‘bloodletting’ after weeks of job cuts

Plans to shed as many as 2,000 employees have been announced in stages, and staff fear further cuts in 2027Morale at the BBC has been severely dented by a gradual “bloodletting” that has seen plans to shed as many as 2,000 staff slowly announced over several weeks, members of the corporation’s staff have warned.More internal meetings have been called for this week to discuss further details of the cuts, which aim to save £500m. Some staff already fear that further waves of cuts will follow soon after in the new year. Continue reading...

From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise

Natural History Museum and British Museum among cultural institutions leveraging collections and exhibitionsThey are often free to visit but museums are bolstering their finances by putting their stamp on everything from upmarket hotel suites to trendy jumpsuits and virtual reality experiences.Forget buying a T-shirt. If you can afford the “from £724” price tag, you can spend the night in the Natural History Museum family suite at the Park Plaza London Riverbank hotel, which has an interior inspired by the museum’s founder, Sir Richard Owen, complete with Tyrannosaurus rex bunk beds. Continue

Aux Etats-Unis, Jay Clayton, le nouvel homme fort de l’IA

L’actuel directeur du renseignement américain vient d’être nommé par Donald Trump au poste de référent du gouvernement sur l’intelligence artificielle. Une désignation qui intervient alors que l’inquiétude monte sur le contrôle de cette technologie.

US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford

A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.

Nifty Prediction Today – October 05, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Key resistance ahead. Stay out

Nifty 50 October Futures contract has to breach 22,740 to go further higher

Людей, які не діляться особистим життям в Інтернеті, об'єднують ці 7 рис, - психологи

У тих, хто вважає за краще не виставляти своє особисте життя в соціальних мережах, часто є на це вагомі причини.

Минздрав предупредил россиян о новых штаммах гриппа

Brazil Elections Head to Runoff Between Lula and Bolsonaro

Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president, won the first round, but Mr. Bolsonaro took more votes.

$11.5 billion FCNR (B) deposit mop up: HDFC Bank’s deposits grow faster than advances in Q2FY27

As per provisional business figures, India’s largest private sector bank reported a 18.8% year-on-year (yoy) growth in deposits and 16.3% yoy growth in gross advances in the reporting quarter

Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests

Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

США несподівано вивели всі свої бомбардувальники з британської авіабази: що сталося

Частина літаків та їхніх екіпажів вилетіли ще до того, як літаки-заправники були повністю готові до забезпечення перельоту до США.

США раптово вивели всі свої бомбардувальники з британської авіабази: що сталося

Частина літаків та їхніх екіпажів вилетіли ще до того, як літаки-заправники були повністю готові до забезпечення перельоту до США.

« Lula a payé le prix du mécontentement des électeurs » : au Brésil, Flavio Bolsonaro devance Lula au premier tour de l’élection présidentielle

Le candidat d’extrême droite, fils de l’ancien président Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022), a obtenu 47 % des votes dimanche, contre 45 % pour l’actuel président, qui brigue un quatrième mandat.

« Lula a payé le prix du mécontentement des électeurs » : au Brésil, Flavio Bolsonaro en tête au premier tour de l’élection présidentielle

Le candidat d’extrême droite, fils de l’ancien président Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022), a obtenu 47 % des votes dimanche, contre 45 % pour l’actuel chef de l’Etat, qui brigue un quatrième mandat.

$11.5 billion FCNR (B) deposit mop up: HDFC Bank’s deposits grow fast than advances in Q2FY27

As per provisional business figures, India’s largest private sector bank reported a 18.8% year-on-year (yoy) growth in deposits and 16.3% yoy growth in gross advances in the reporting quarter

Япония потребовала ужесточить дисциплину военных США после убийства на Окинаве

Bolsonaro è un clan: 4 gli eletti. Occhi puntati su Michelle, paladina dei pentecostali

Otto membri della famiglia erano candidati in tutto il Paese. Il risultato conferma che la base esiste oltre il fondatore. Protagonista è l’ex moglie del patriarca

У Києві встановили 12 автоматичних турелей для знищення реактивних "Шахедів"

Турелі є інноваційним українським рішенням.

HDFC Bank shares rise nearly 2% after Bagchi appointment, Q2 business update

Shares traded flat at ₹723 on the NSE at 9.58 am after rising to ₹734.20 in early trade from ₹721.20 previous close

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rallies nearly 650 points, Nifty climbs 0.74% on improved global cues

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live: Indian equity markets trade higher after the long weekend, tracking improved global cues following weaker US employment data, though elevated crude prices and Treasury yields could limit gains and keep pressure on foreign flows into domestic equities.

India, Canada to begin fifth CEPA round today; eye deeper ties in energy, critical minerals: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

He said the negotiations would build on the momentum from his recent visit to Mumbai and discussions with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting

Путин поздравил педагогов с Днем учителя

20 Stocks to watch today: HDFC Bank, ICICI life, Wipro, DLF, Ola Electric & Gland Pharma

HDFC Bank, ICICI Life, Wipro, DLF, Ola Electric, Gland Pharma, Unimech, Solex Energy, Aurobindo Pharma, and others

Flydubai’s Omani co-pilot visited Ben Gurion Airport multiple times, planned crash: Israeli media

Investigators are examining the co-pilot’s alleged preparations, foreign links and radicalisation as authorities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel continue questioning him

Anthropic’s Claude live in India with in-country inference through Amazon Bedrock

Claude deployments through Amazon Bedrock in India come with the audit trails and access controls that risk and compliance teams require before deploying AI in production environments

Водитель бензовоза получил ранения при атаке БПЛА в Ростовской области

Marico sees double-digit revenue growth in second quarter

Marico expects double-digit Q2 revenue growth after solid domestic demand, strong premium hair oils, and double-digit India volumes, with international gains

Anna Politkovskaïa, la journaliste morte il y a vingt ans d’avoir compris le régime Poutine avant les autres

Assassinée en 2006 dans la cage d’escalier de son immeuble à Moscou, la célèbre reporter russe n’a eu de cesse d’alerter avec une incroyable lucidité sur la nature de Vladimir Poutine. Ses reportages en Tchétchénie préfiguraient déjà la guerre en Ukraine.

FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son

A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials.