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

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

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

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

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

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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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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

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US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

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Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help

Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.

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Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, winning fourth presidential term after massive turnout

The left-wing candidate won his fourth term after coming second in the first round.

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Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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

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Catholic Bishops Who Met With Trump Say He Used Them Like a Prop

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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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Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges

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Israeli forces kill at least five people in Gaza, including 7-year-old girl

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Takeaways from Lula’s win in Brazil: Polarization and scrutiny of digital platforms

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In Brazil, another election result is disputed, political polarization persists, President Donald Trump’s influence will be tested and digital platforms could face tougher regulation.

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