
Live Updates: Polls Close in Brazil as Presidential Race Comes to Chaotic Close
The leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused officials in some areas of slowing transit. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, said flooding was hampering his voters. Polling places were kept open an extra two hours.Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026

María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s Leading Opposition Figure, Returns Home
After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.By Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Adam Entous
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Serbia’s Longtime Strongman Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Election
“It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.By Andrew Higgins and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Four Ways Israel’s Election Could End. Eventually.
No party is expected to achieve a clear victory, which means the election will likely only be the first step in determining who will form the next government. Here’s how that might unfold.By Aaron Boxerman and Josh Holder
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Here’s What to Know About Brazil’s Election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix
While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters and France’s fraught politics suggest unrest could grow.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport Even as Houthis Threaten Further Strikes
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Far, Far Away
Making a home on the world’s most remote inhabited island.By Nick Schönfeld and Julia Gunther
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules
The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.By Sheera Frenkel, Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire
The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump
The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.By Marc Santora
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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The future of the Amazon rainforest could depend on who wins.
By Sergio Peçanha and Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Lula has accused Meta of helping his opponent.
By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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A.I. videos flooded the internet in the run-up to the election.
By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Who Is María Corina Machado?
The Venezuelan opposition leader returned home from exile to a country firmly under American control. How are her relations with Washington?By Julie Turkewitz, Jonathan Wolfe and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Modi’s Plan to Stop India’s Protests
The Indian leader, facing a volatile youth uprising, appears to be deliberately drawing into the fray a political rival he’s beaten before.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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A corruption scandal involving a Brazilian Supreme Court justice has shaken up the election.
By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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What’s at Stake in Brazil’s Elections?
On Sunday, Brazilians will choose between a beleaguered left-wing incumbent and a right-wing challenger. Trade, security and democracy are on the table.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Adam B. Ellick and Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament
A student-led movement is challenging the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Remains Found in Haiti During Hunt for Missing Salvadoran Soldiers
El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the four men, who disappeared six days ago. The president of El Salvador denied the bodies were those of his soldiers.By David C. Adams and Frances Robles
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage
After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.By Mark Landler, Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?
The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Paris, Battened Down Against Riots, Offers Lonely Welcome to Visitors
Americans on hand for the N.F.L.’s first-ever game in France found famous museums closed and shops boarded up.By Mark Landler and Catherine Porter
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack
Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.By Aaron Boxerman and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Alberta’s Referendum Was Clear, Unlike Danielle Smith’s Future
Ahead of a vote on whether Albertans should remain part of Canada or cast a ballot to leave, the premier managed to alienate people on both sides. What now?By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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How a Small Student Protest Spread Across France
A movement that began with a few high schools has broadened to encompass labor unions and other activists.By Leo Sands
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Mark Landler
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille
Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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