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Jordan Bardella's Far Right Throne Crumbles
Jordan Bardella, France's far-right leader, faces losing his presidential bid after antisemitic messages resurface.
Vanity Fair · 2m

Argentina pauses local dollar bond sales as debt wall nears
Argentina halts dollar bond sales amid rising debt costs ahead of 2027 election.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Milei predicts election win with investment push
President Milei claims confidence in re-election victory after pitching $66bn investment pipeline to US business leaders.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Bolsonaro edges Lula in poll before Brazil run-off
A new survey gives the right-wing senator a narrow lead over the incumbent president with two weeks until the October 25 vote.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Judge rejects Brennan's lawsuit over Justice Department records
Federal judge dismisses ex-CIA director John Brennan's claim that Justice Department must preserve records for potential criminal case.
Seattletimes · 1m

Somalia Sets 2027 Election Dates
Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential election dates for 2027.
Allafrica · 1m

Brazil’s Election Won’t Fix What’s Broken
Brazil’s presidential election fails to address deepening credibility crisis with global partners.
Foreign Affairs · 2m

Le Pen plans to shrink EU if she wins France's presidency
The far-right leader pledges to cut the European Commission's power and slash France's budget contribution by 11.1 billion euros.
POLITICO · 1m

Argentina Eyes China Swap for 2027 Financing
Argentina may use China's currency swap to cover 2027 bond financing if Bonares refinancing fails ahead of presidential election.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
France toughens fight against foreign interference
France is stepping up defences against cyberattacks and foreign meddling as it prepares for presidential elections.
RFI · 2m
France's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?
French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote.
France24 · 1m

Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and Louvre Heist Reaction
Omar Sy discusses Lupin Season 4, his stunned reaction to the Louvre heist, and France's social divides.
TIME · 2m
Glucksmann Unites French Left
French presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann launches bid to unite fragmented left ahead of election.
France24 · 1m
Mélenchon Cheers Gen Z Protests
French far-left candidate supports student protests and calls for voting age drop to 16.
Seattletimes · 1m
Presidential Candidates Rally in Sao Paulo
Brazil's presidential candidates rally in Sao Paulo ahead of October 25 runoff vote.
The Straits Times · 1m

Brazil’s Second MAGA Moment
Brazil’s election results signal a shift toward right-wing MAGA dominance in Latin America.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Wike demands INEC sanction Amaechi for inflammatory remarks
Nyesom Wike urges INEC to penalize ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi for calling voters 'mad men' and 'thieves' in 2027 election.
Premium Times Nigeria · 2m

Brazil’s Far-Right Resurgence
Brazil’s far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro edges out Lula in runoff election amid voter backlash.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Brazilian court issues arrest warrant for Bolsonaro ally
A Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before a presidential runoff that could reshape Brazilian politics.
Al Jazeera · 1m

Ghana Power Shift 2026
Ghana's term-limited president faces 2028 election with no candidate.
The Rio Times · 1m

Flávio Bolsonaro’s election lead threatens Amazon
Flávio Bolsonaro’s lead in Brazil’s election risks Amazon collapse.
Mother Jones · 1m
Students Protest Bolsonaro
Students march against Bolsonaro in Rio.
Dw · 1m

French Students Glorify Terrorists in School Riots
French students chant terrorist song during school protests, sparking violence and police injuries.
Nationalpost · 1m

Ramon Vega Challenges Infantino for FIFA Presidency
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega enters FIFA presidential race against incumbent.
Sportstar · 1m
Brazil’s undecided voters may decide election
Brazil’s undecided voters could determine presidential election outcome.
Seattletimes · 1m

Student Protests Spread Across France
Thousands arrested as student protests grow nationwide.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Brazilian election runoff set
Flavio Bolsonaro leads first round with 49.58% but faces Lula in runoff.
The Straits Times · 1m

Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Election
Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting up runoff clash.
The Japan Times · 1m

Rio Sunday: Vote, Jazz & Culture
Brazil's presidential election day brings quiet culture and Bossa Nova jazz in Rio.
The Rio Times · 2m
Brazil's Lula Bolsonaro Campaigns Before Vote
Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of Brazil's first-round presidential election.
The Straits Times · 1m
Brazil election runoff
Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff after close presidential race.
Dw · 1m

Milei Celebrates Bolsonaro's Brazil Win
Milei calls Lula 'communist lefty' after Brazil election result.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

São Paulo Stocks Jump 8% After Bolsonaro Wins
Bolsonaro edges Lula in first round, sparking 8% stock surge.
MercoPress · 1m

Bolsonaro Wins First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in Brazil's presidential race, declaring the end of PT era.
MercoPress · 1m
Brazil election runoff set
Bolsonaro leads early count as Brazil heads to presidential runoff.
Dw · 1m

Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Run-off Race
Flávio Bolsonaro surges ahead of Lula in Brazil's presidential race, setting stage for October 25 runoff.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Bolsonaro Clan Wins Brazil Polls
Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil's election results with Flávio leading Lula in first-round vote.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Trump Cheers Bolsonaro Jr’s Advance on Lula
Trump celebrates Bolsonaro Jr’s lead in Brazil’s election but EU worries about Mercosur.
EUobserver · 1m
Brazil election runoff set
Brazil's presidential runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula begins after first round shows them nearly tied.
Dw · 1m

Lula Fans Hope for Runoff Comeback
Brazilian voters wait for Lula to secure runoff victory against Bolsonaro.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Split-ticket voting explained
Voting for candidates from different parties on the same ballot.
USAFacts · 1m

Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula in First Round
Flávio Bolsonaro wins 47% of votes in Brazil's presidential election first round, setting October 25 runoff with Lula.
MercoPress · 1m
Brazil election runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula
Brazil's presidential runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set for October 25 after both candidates narrowly advanced in the first round.
Dw · 1m

Bolsonaro Biopic at Heart of Brazil Election
Bolsonaro's $24m biopic investment sparks election controversy.
Mother Jones · 3m

Lula bans online gambling days before election
Brazil's president signs a ban on sports betting and online casinos just over a week before voters decide his fourth term.
BBC News · 1m

Trump declines to back Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro
Trump avoids endorsing Brazil's presidential candidates ahead of election.
MercoPress · 1m

Trump and alternative media sway Brazilian voters
Trump's influence via Bolsonaro shapes Brazil's election outcome.
MercoPress · 1m

Brazil Votes With Lula And Bolsonaro Tied
Brazil's presidential election runoff hinges on a small group of undecided voters.
MercoPress · 1m

Lula and Bolsonaro Finalize Campaigns Ahead of Tight Vote
Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro prepare for decisive election clash as tight race looms.
euronews · 1m

Lula and Bolsonaro in final election push
Lula and Bolsonaro battle for Brazil's presidency in a tight election race.
Nationalpost · 1m

France in Flames
Student riots in Paris ignite far right's political rise.
Nationalpost · 1m
Lula's Rio Crime Plan Ahead of Election
Lula launches federal anti-crime plan for Rio ahead of October election.
Seattletimes · 1m

Brazil Heads to Polls Without Debate
Brazil's presidential race heads to voting without a single debate between Lula and Bolsonaro.
MercoPress · 1m
US Australia suspend consular services in Brazil
US and Australia cut consular services in Brazil amid election tensions.
Dw · 1m

Fifa Accuses Uefa Of Harassment In Election Push
Fifa claims Uefa's legal tactics target Infantino's re-election bid.
the Guardian · 1m

Infantino agrees to governance review under pressure
Fifa's president commits to external scrutiny after backlash over investment plan and decision-making processes.
the Guardian · 1m

Infantino offers reforms as Fifa faces rebellion
Under pressure over a failed privatisation plan, Fifa's president proposes external review and governance changes.
BBC Sport · 1m