Lula secured a fourth presidential term after defeating Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in a narrow runoff overshadowed by irregularity allegations and an unprecedented court order allowing selected polling stations to remain open for two additional hours.
Unrest spreading beyond France brought fires, barricades and violent police confrontations to cities across Europe, prompting mass officer deployments, 500 soldiers in Milan and warnings for Americans to avoid major commercial areas.
Melania Trump persuaded Russia and Ukraine to pause military action around Oleshky, opening a path for elderly residents to receive critical assistance or evacuate safely beginning October 29.
Stephen Hubbard is returning home after Trump directly pressed Vladimir Putin for his release. Trump said Russia demanded nothing in return and argued that the Biden administration had failed to secure the imprisoned American’s freedom.
Hungarian and Polish leaders are pointing to France’s violent unrest as vindication of their strict migration policies, arguing that firm borders and uncompromising enforcement can prevent the chaos now confronting other European countries.
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was preparing Communion when a large wooden crucifix fell and fatally struck him during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, prompting screams and a desperate rush by worshippers to summon help.
Burning cars, looted stores, damaged government buildings and hundreds of arrests fueled criticism of CBS News for describing France’s violent unrest as scuffles, while separate reporting estimated 550,000 protesters flooded streets nationwide.
Netanyahu rejected Obama’s accusation that Israel stole Palestinian land, defended the Jewish people’s historic claim to Judea and argued that enemies refusing to recognize Jewish statehood remain the true obstacle to peace.