PodcastThe World in Brief from The EconomistOctober 25, 2026

Largely peaceful protests in France; Iran’s “advanced” plans to kill Americans, and more

Escalating Iran-US tension, French unrest, and Ukraine's resolved Starlink outage dominate a dense day of geopolitical headlines.

Iran kill plot claim: US intelligence chief Jay Clayton alleged Iran drew up "advanced" detailed plans to kill American citizens in the Middle East; Trump suggested bombing could resume after November 3 midterms.
France protests persist: Over 400,000 marched nationwide Saturday against underinvestment in education and cost of living; 135 arrested amid tear gas, with unrest spreading to Brussels and Tirana.

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