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Police in France have arrested nearly1000 people during another day of mass protests over the cost of living that saw clashes in many cities.

Also in today's programme: Brazilians heading to the polls face a stark choice between left and right-wing candidates in today's presidential election; and we'll hear from the award-winning film music composer, Max Richter.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Elke Schwarz, a professor of political theory at Queen Mary University of London, and Karen Dobres, an author, businesswoman and activist based in the southern English town of Lewes.

Photo:Police officers stand guard beside a sign that reads 'Youth in anger' during a demonstration against the high cost of living in Bordeaux, France, 24 October 2026. Credit: Guillaume Pinon/ EPA/ Shutterstock