PodcastThe World in Brief from The EconomistOctober 20, 2026

Trump open to Putin-Xi meeting; France enforces curfews, and more

China's Q3 growth beat forecasts at 4.5%, easing pressure for more stimulus as geopolitical risks flare in Ukraine, France, and Saudi Arabia.

Trump floats Putin-Xi talks: Trump said he's open to meeting Putin and Xi in November, possibly during a China visit, to discuss ending the Ukraine war regardless of whether Zelensky is "there or not."
France curfews after riots: Cities including parts of Paris imposed overnight curfews Monday after weekend violence; Macron rejected interior minister Laurent Nunez's resignation and admitted intelligence failings.

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