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.

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









US government seeks to delay Alaska Senate result over concerns about two candidates with the same name.

Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights.
Polls show leftist incumbent Lula closing gap on right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of second round of voting.
Cameroonians are wondering who Biya will appoint as vice president and possible successor.
Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.
Interior minister pledges crackdowns on violence as cities issue curfews, crowd restrictions.
Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump’s immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
Homeland Security targets nine states in fraud investigations that critics say intimidate voters.