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Lula’s victory echoes across BRICS after fears of a Bolsonaro win
Lula’s fourth term may have spared BRICS an internal fracture at a time when Trump is trying to reassert US power.
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Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian markets make gains, following strong showing for US tech stocks.
California’s billionaire tax faces a precarious road from rich opposition
Tech billionaires have raised more than $300m to oppose the billionaire tax proposal.
Anthropic’s IPO filing shows explosive growth, risks and staggering costs
The filing sets up the company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing SpaceX’s IPO.
Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory
Investors react to Lula’s victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.
US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.
Trump’s beef tariff pause sparks anger among US ranchers
Just as American cattle went to market, Trump’s action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.
Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25
Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.
![Riot police officers and protesters clash as they take part in a protest against housing shortage, soaring rents and low wages at Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 25, 2026 [Francisco Romao Pereira/AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/AFP__20261025__D4CQ37C__v3__HighRes__TopshotPortugalSocialHousingProtestRealEstatePo-1792931068.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
How have Democrats’ policies shifted since the last major US election?
From trans rights to Israel’s war on Gaza, the party’s candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.
Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workers
Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.
Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
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