Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade corruption accusations in Brazil runoff debate
Brazil’s president and his challenger clashed over corruption allegations at their first televised runoff debate in São Paulo on October 18. The confrontation came a…
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Flávio Bolsonaro pledges to put Brazil among seven largest economic powers
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro made the pledge at an October 17 rally in Vitória, eight days before facing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential…
Trump suspends new sanctions and tariffs against Russia
The measures were due to take effect on October 18 and included steep tariffs on Russian goods and major buyers of Russian energy. Trump said the exemption served US…
Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns in Minas Gerais ahead of Brazil runoff
At an October 15 rally in Capelinha, Flávio Bolsonaro promised to continue his father’s political project. He faces President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the October 25…
US senators seek Pentagon investigation into satellite disruptions in Ukraine
Nine senators from both parties want answers about Starlink and Starshield restrictions, warning that disrupted communications and intelligence sharing may have…
Brazil polls show close Lula–Flávio Bolsonaro race with 10 days to runoff
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro remain closely matched before Brazil’s October 25 vote. Quaest and Palver polls put them within the…
Voters open to switching could decide Brazil runoff, Nexus chief says
Marcelo Tokarski said on October 13 that voters without a firm choice could determine Brazil’s presidential runoff. A Nexus/BTG survey found 7% were open to either Luiz…
Lula narrows gap in Brazil runoff poll as candidates prepare for debates
Brazil’s presidential runoff polls released on October 13 put Flávio Bolsonaro ahead by varying margins. Three surveys reported a statistical tie with President Luiz…
Joseph Kabila heads new political-military alliance with M23 leaders
The alliance announced in Goma replaces the political coalition allied with M23 rebels. Its declaration allows the use of force to pursue its goals.
Ukraine says Russia continues energy attacks after Trump announces truce
Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian strikes continued after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire. Ukraine had offered conditional support, but said it had not been…
Reports link Vorcaro’s pension fund talks to alleged 10% bribe demand
Messages reportedly recovered by Brazilian police detail efforts to secure about 10 billion reais for Banco Master. An account attributed to its owner, Daniel Vorcaro…
Brazilian court orders union to remove posts about Flávio Bolsonaro
An electoral court judge ordered the CUT trade union central to remove Instagram posts about Flávio Bolsonaro on October 11. The decision comes before his October 25…
Kosovo parliament passes law narrowing war-crimes court’s powers
The amendments cap prison sentences at 15 years and restrict the cases the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers can hear. The EU says the changes breach Kosovo’s…
Flávio Bolsonaro seeks party backing for Brazil’s presidential runoff
Former Goiás governor Ronaldo Caiado endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro as the candidate widened his alliance efforts. Bolsonaro also outlined plans for constitutional changes…
Lula criticizes Supreme Court and casts himself as anti-establishment before runoff
Brazil’s president addressed allies after finishing behind Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round. He urged voter outreach and backed televised debates ahead of the…
Brazil electoral court chief says observers find no sign of foreign interference
Kassio Nunes Marques said international observers reported no evidence of foreign interference during their assessment of Brazil’s October 4 election. His account came…
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro advance to Brazil’s presidential runoff
Brazil’s October 4 vote sends President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to an October 25 runoff. Analysts say the outcome could affect Brazil’s…
German coalition strains over sugar tax, tax relief and reforms
Disputes over a proposed sugar levy and income-tax relief are testing Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition, even after it reached a compromise on nursing-care reform.
Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula in a statistical tie ahead of Brazil vote
A Vox Brasil poll puts the senator narrowly ahead of the president in the first round, while giving Flávio Bolsonaro a small lead in a simulated runoff. Brazil votes on…
Hegseth plans 20% cut in U.S. general and admiral positions
The defense secretary is expected to present the plan at a speech in Virginia. Officials say it targets authorized posts, not the immediate dismissal of a fifth of…
Brazil election campaign turns to debt relief, betting ban and religion
With Brazil’s Oct. 4 presidential vote days away, new polling shows an exceptionally close national race between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio…
Ayotsinapa: Families of 43 students have demanded that military archives be made public
Protests were held in Mexico to mark the 12th anniversary of the disappearance of students in Iguala. Amnesty International stated that the investigation remains…