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A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide

Corruption concerns helped oust Aleksandar Vucic, who pushed a Trump family project in Belgrade.

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Serbia's student movement ousts nationalist leader Aleksandar Vucic in parliamentary elections

Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed. The victory in the snap vote comes after nearly two years of anti-government protests.

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election

For almost two years, student-led demonstrations in Serbia rallied against Vucic's right-wing incumbent Serbian Progressive Party. Protesting against alleged corruption in the government, the movement...

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In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Lula's Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil

The 80-year-old incumbent will serve a fourth term in office.

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Brazil's Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of the vote after a chaotic day at the polls

The 81-year-old leftist President wins an unprecedented fourth term after a last-minute Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours.

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

The election pits the left-of-center veteran politician Lula against Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil runoff live updates: polls set to close as Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in race for presidency

Sunday’s election is a test for incumbent Lula: can he can rally enough support to overturn Bolsonaro’s lead?

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Thousands defy ban to protest in Milan, echoing French slogans

A peaceful march took place in the Italian city on Saturday, while clashes broke out in Turin, Bologna and Rome.

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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians

The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.

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Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including effort...

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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election

Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election. Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that showed the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vučić told supporters at his party headquarters in Belgrade. Continue reading...

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U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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Drone reportedly strikes business center in Russia's Voronezh as fires break out across city

Reports mentioned numerous explosions across the city and thick smoke rising from several locations. Some residents told ASTRA that they had not heard air raid sirens despite the ongoing attack.

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Lula, Brazil’s iconic working-class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Lula’s win deprives President Donald Trump of a major addition to what has been a growing bloc of friendly right-wing Latin American governments that have embraced Washington’s agenda on security and migration.

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Serbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift

It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic, who had been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and who denounced the student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat...

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Anthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorization

Anthropic says Claude pulled Georgia data on its own.

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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After Hungary, Serbia takes its turn to show the power of the people

Anger at corruption and an unaccountable government turned Serbs decisively against their autocratic leader Aleksandar Vučić

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More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring heavy rain and at least 1 tornado

A tornado touched down in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Saturday night, and forecasters were trying to confirm whether twisters also struck elsewhere in the state.

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NATO Brigade in Latvia launches 'most extensive' deployment exercises, Latvian army says

The Resolute Reforger 2026 exercises, scheduled from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, will involve about 3,000 soldiers and 1,000 units of equipment, moving on roads and railways, according to the Latvian army.

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Foreign minister reveals Ukraine's trick for dealing with Orbán, who is being considered for UN secretary-general

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has commented on reports that the US administration is promoting former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for the post of UN secretary-general.

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Dozens of data-center projects have already been delayed or disrupted by local opposition this year—here are four states to watch for on Election Day

New moratoriums and restrictions would threaten the sector that is powering the AI boom.

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Commentary: Here’s what to know about potential election related litigation, here and beyond • Minnesota Reformer

Democrats in Minnesota and across the country are fighting legal brushfires in state and federal courts to stop illegal anti-voter actions.

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Belgium postpones terrace smoking ban

The delay is to allow enough time for restaurants to adjust to the new rules.

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Lula wins fourth term: What are the reactions in Brazil?

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.

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Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to the student-led movement: What's next?

Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary ⁠election, ending the long rule of Aleksandar Vucic and sparking mass celebrations. But their yet-to-be named leaders face a long list of issues. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley gives us her analysis.

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Espart ruled out for seven weeks as Barca lose another defender to injury

Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart will be out for around seven weeks with a ‌right ankle injury suffered in the 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday, the club said in a ⁠statement.

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A Halloween Myth That Can Finally Die

Sugar doesn’t make kids hyper.

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Grocery tax reversal and Amendment 1’s pay clause take center stage

A grocery tax pledge and Amendment 1’s pay provision put Republican priorities and legislative power under scrutiny before Alabama’s election.

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‘For Several Years’: Ihnat Says Middle East Used Enough Patriot Missiles to Sustain Ukraine’s Defenses

Ukraine’s air force says its crews have learned to conserve costly interceptors and use Patriot systems for mobile ambushes against Russian aircraft and missiles.

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18 million people living in poverty depend on underwater meadows for food and income - but these vital habitats are under threat

Seagrass meadows have a vital role in the fight against poverty.

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BNP Paribas AM builds long-end JGB bet on steep yield curve

The bullish stance comes after superlong JGB yields reached multidecade highs this year amid concerns over inflation and fiscal spending.

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Beware a boring UK budget that ages badly

Chancellor John Healey has talked markets into expecting little this ‌autumn. Amid a £10 bln fiscal hole created by the Iran crisis, he may defer thorny spending decisions to 2027. But past budgets show how a calm reception can sour later, highlighting the risk of delay.

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Call it AI-induced price anxiety—shoppers are convinced businesses are deploying technology to charge higher prices

Walmart, McDonald’s and other companies have dismissed concerns that they are raising prices based on who is buying or sudden need.

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Rising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections • Minnesota Reformer

Americans’ growing frustration over high prices has defined many political campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections. As the political environment continues to sour for Republicans, a new analys...

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'Pure garbage': Elon Musk’s AI-generated 'The Odyssey' clip ridiculed online

The AI slop clip has been blasted online, with many calling it out as "garbage" and an "utter waste of time and money like most of Musk Inc."

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Dubai ports giant DP World signs memorandum of understanding to help develop Port of Churchill

Port’s expansion is one of the projects Ottawa has identified for potential fast-track development

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Akron's post office to remain open, Sewell says

The reversal followed Sewell’s letter to postal leaders after the facility closed abruptly weeks before the midterm elections.

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I moved back home at 40. My husband, toddler, and I now live in my mom's living room.

After my husband lost his job, we moved across the country and into my mom's small one-bedroom apartment. Three of us live in her living room.

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A Pickpocket’s Guide to New York

Preparing to play a petty thief in a new movie, John Turturro learned the moves—“reefing the kick” among them—from Apollo Robbins, and observed how much stealing has in common with acting.

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Federal Reserve expected to tap brakes on rate hikes

The decision would represent a win for the Trump administration, whose allies have urged the central bank against hiking just days before midterms.

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Russian TV production designer dies in Moscow hospital after arrest on treason charges — Meduza

Alexander Kondratov, the production designer for the Russian TV series Likvidatsiya (Liquidation”), has died at Botkin Hospital in Moscow after being arrested on treason charges, the Russian human…

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HealthSpan to take Surgery Partners private in $5.7 billion deal

HealthSpan Partners, a supporting organization of not-for-profit healthcare system Bon ‌Secours Mercy Health, will take Surgery Partners private for about $5.7 billion, the surgical facility operator said on Monday.

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