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The senator, the son of the former libel convicted of beating, achieves 47.1 per cent of the vote against 45 per cent of the left-wing president. Both will be measured in the second round of October 25
Populist Flavio Bolsonaro has secured a thin lead over incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but the next president of Brazil will be decided in the runoff round, according to the country’s electoral court.
The Government of Yemen is launching a major offensive against the Huti rebels with the help of Saudi Arabia: it will support from the air, while Yemeni air forces fight on the ground. Intense fighting took place in the Yemeni province of Taizz, in the south-west of Yemen and surrounded by a mountain chain with access to Aden; if the Huti take control of these areas, they could cut these routes and threaten the transport of supplies. After taking over Moca, the Red Sea Coast, the Perim, Hanish and Kamaran islands, the Huties ordered a blockade against ships linked to Saudi Arabia.
From high schools to fuel stations, from the debt crisis to the risk of foreign intervention, files accumulated at the French Government table seven months before the presidential elections. As the balancing battle approaches, it is dangerous to withhold confidence. Crisis shifting to a front yard and battle between left, right, centre and national assembly. In schools, protests continue in the midst of a political confrontation on the causes of anger and how to deal with it.
The country's crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.
Housing, immigration and public services have moved to the 'procés' of the centre of the Catalan political debate during the nine years of the 'express' absence
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.
Brazil celebrates an election day marked by the festive environment and high citizen mobilization. In cities like Rio de Janeiro, thousands of voters go to the polls looking stickers, T-shirts, hats and other symbols of their candidates. While the country elects President, Vice-President, Governors, Members and Senators, political polarization coexists with expressions of enthusiasm and democratic participation.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's populist ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, took on incumbent left-wing Lula da Silva in a presidential race. Early results show Bolsonaro in the lead.
The largest democracy in Latin America will go to shooting on October 25. Lula carries the disadvantage in front of Bolsonaro, since historically there was never a return in a second round of elections in Brazil.
Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.
These were the updates on the Brazilian general election for Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The rebels claim to have attacked with missiles and drones Aramco oil installations in Saudi Arabia
The polling stations are closed for the general elections in Brazil, although people are still finishing their vote. The President of the High Electoral Court, Kassio Nunes Marques, said that the day took place calmly, defended the reliability of the electronic ballot boxes and said that no specific indication of interference by any foreign country has been detected. After the end of the vote, the vote will begin. From the field, our correspondent Valeria Saccone extended the details of the closing of the ballot boxes and, in his fourth report, covered
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
A controversy surrounding one of the key candidates in the Brazilian presidential elections highlighted deep political and religious divisions in the largest economy in Latin America.
Brazil is holding general elections this Sunday, including its President. The two favourites are the outgoing left-wing president Lula da Silva, 80, and Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, son of the former far-right president. The polarisation of society is very strong, and the election is expected to be tight, following a wretched campaign, without any real substantive debate. Lamia Oualalou, a former correspondent in Brazil for several French media, was the Invitation of Au Coeur de l'Info.
Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
