Lula’s campaign accuses Trump of trying to influence Brazil’s upcoming presidential election to access natural resources, releasing a television advertisement claiming the US seeks to ‘colonise’ the country.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is funding a $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti, expected to begin operations within 18 months and reduce fuel transport time to Addis Ababa.

Elif Eralp, a 45-year-old lawyer and daughter of Turkish political migrants, is on track to become Berlin’s first mayor of Turkish origin after her far-left party Die Linke won over 26% of votes in this month’s city election.

Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister, is pursuing an ambitious devolution plan to transfer power and money from Westminster to England’s regions, but significant obstacles including local media decline and weakened democratic institutions could undermine the initiative.

India’s Election Commission faces credibility questions after reports that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made major decisions without consulting his two fellow commissioners, including on voter database integrity.

French judo star Teddy Riner faced racist abuse online after expressing concerns about the rise of the far right in France, prompting a prosecutor’s investigation.

The family of 21-year-old Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in prison for protesting has submitted an appeal to the United Nations requesting intervention in their case.

Greenland’s leaders received a hero’s welcome after securing a new defense agreement with the US and Denmark, ending months of uncertainty following Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the Arctic island.

Global leaders are pushing for a new UN body modeled on the climate science panel to address inequality as a worldwide threat. The proposal may face resistance from wealthy nations and those concerned about taxation policies.