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Do abstaining voters hold the key to Brazil’s 2026 presidential election?
Brazil’s presidential runoff features record abstention rates, with 33.4 million voters sitting out the election. Experts suggest abstaining voters could determine the tight race between incumbent Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Ruins of city hall a symbol of France divided by protests
Limoges town hall, a 19th-century landmark, was severely damaged by fire during nationwide protests over cost of living and school conditions, becoming a flashpoint in France’s deepening political divide.
Australian MP Helen Haines’ condition improves after alleged car attack
Australian independent MP Helen Haines, 65, improved to serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office five days ago. A suspect has been arrested and charged.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring winds exceeding 80mph and heavy rain to northern UK parts this weekend, with amber weather warnings issued for Scotland and northern England.
Hundreds of soldiers deploy as protesters rally in Italy’s Milan
Hundreds of soldiers deployed across Milan as protests erupted against Italy’s government over rising cost of living, following clashes and looting the previous weekend.
About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain’s state pension scheme
Approximately 25,000 people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to support Spain’s state pension scheme ahead of next month’s general election, expressing concerns about its sustainability.
Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location
President Trump suggested he may relocate White House journalists to a different location, though he denied reports of removing the press briefing room to restore a historic swimming pool underneath.
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France will deploy approximately 70,000 police across the country on Saturday to prevent further civil unrest following street violence that erupted during cost-of-living protests last weekend.
Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit seeking to delay Alaska’s Senate election certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly to Democrat Mary Peltola, citing voter confusion over another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking change to partner with the CIA to force an end to communist rule, drawing mockery from Cuban officials.
Brazil’s runoff: Lula’s legacy vs. Bolsonaro’s dynasty
Brazil holds a presidential runoff on October 25 between incumbent President Lula and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, in a closely contested race.
Powerful earthquake in Tibet’s Nagqu area leaves 16 dead
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Nagqu region, killing at least 16 people and injuring 65 others. Authorities deployed rescue teams as power outages and road closures hampered relief efforts in the high-altitude mountainous area.
Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming whom in the Ukraine-Starlink row?
A dispute has emerged between the Trump administration, Ukrainian officials, and Elon Musk over responsibility for restricting Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink service, affecting drone operations and air defenses.
Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia
A leaderless student movement in Serbia is challenging President Aleksandar Vučić’s 12-year political dominance in parliamentary elections, galvanized by a 2024 railway station collapse that killed 16 people.
Marco Rubio: Did domestic pressure make US secretary of state visit an Indian port town?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India’s Jamnagar port town, skipping the capital Delhi, with analysts suggesting domestic fuel price concerns ahead of midterm elections drove the focus on Reliance’s major oil refinery.
Macron says deadly shooting near Paris is a ‘racist terrorist attack’
A shooting in the Paris suburbs killed one person and injured five others. French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the attack a “racist terrorist attack” targeting people of migrant origin.
Jordan church shooting leaves seven dead, officials say
Seven people were killed and at least 34 injured when gunmen opened fire on a church during a funeral in central Jordan on Friday, authorities said.
Finland nearing opening of world’s first permanent nuclear waste repository
Finland has granted an operating licence for Onkalo, the world’s first permanent underground repository for spent nuclear fuel, though an exact opening date has not yet been set.
White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city ‘on brink of disaster’
The White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with humanitarian aid delivery and resident evacuation set to begin on 29 October.
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