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Lula or Bolsonaro?: Brazil votes under the shadow of Trump interference

On the eve of the first round of the Brazilian presidential, news that the United States suspended face-to-face attention at its embassy and consulates in that Latin American nation, claiming "security issues," has again fueled fears of Washington's interference. However, the Donald Trump Government did not establish a direct relationship between this measure and the elections. He also did not detail the nature of the threat that caused the suspension.

French media respond to M. Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments against investigative outlet

The editorial committees of 39 French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI, on Friday released a joint statement condemning National Rally (RN) party leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s recent comments targeting investigative outlet Médiapart as “violent attempts at intimidation” against press freedom in France, qualifying them as “particularly worrying for the right to information" that citizens of a democracy "are entitled to expect”.

India: "cockroaches" movement demands resignation from the Electoral Commission

The supporters of the "Party of the Chocarachas" responded to the call to protest this Friday to demand the resignation of the President of the Electoral Commission in the midst of the publication of irregularities on the electoral lists. The newspaper 'The Indian Express' published an article in September that exposed irregularities committed during a massive review of the electoral censuses, which removed hundreds of people from the lists.

Taiwan, epicenter of the world race for artificial intelligence

Taiwan is a territory coveted by its powerful neighbour, China, but also a key piece in the global technological career. The island concentrates some of the most advanced semiconductor laboratories, essential for the development of artificial intelligence. In this issue, we tell you how one of Taipei's maximum security laboratories works, while the IA is at the heart of the agenda during the expected State visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington. In the midst of tensions between the United States and China, Taiwan's future is again under

Student "wounded by attackers", " gas-sprayed personnel": the government lied?

Since the beginning of the week, the blocking movement of high schools has grown and many images of violence are associated with it. An opportunity for politicians to fight on this issue. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu assured that a student had been attacked. The Minister of National Education Edouard Geffray that staff had been sprinkled with gasoline. Is that true? Decryption in Info Intox with Jules BOITEAU.

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Report from Sarajevo: Bosnia- Herzegovina to renew its Government

Bosnia- Herzegovina goes to the polls on 4 October to elect its new tripartite Presidency and Parliament. The campaign was marked by the ethnic division, hate speech and domination of the nationalist parties. Our special envoy, Irene Savio, extended the information.

Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government

Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns. Rents have doubled over the past decade, with average prices now almost equivalent to the average young person's monthly salary.

Renee Good's Family Demands Trump Government for Death in ICE Raid

On October 1, Renee Good's family sued the United States Government and those responsible for President Donald Trump's campaign of immigration repression, saying that "the time has certainly come for them to be held accountable" for his death in January by a federal agent in Minneapolis.

France: Teenagers require government improvements in the education system and more teachers

The French Ministry of Education has ordered measures to ensure the safety of students during the youth protests. Hundreds of educational centres remain closed by demonstrations, which require more teachers, better facilities and more funding, while ensuring that, although they do not like the violence of mobilizations, they see no alternative because they have not been heard with peaceful protests.

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Brazilian presidential election: Lala da Silva for a fourth presidential term

In his 80s, Louise Inasio Lula da Silva is running for re-election as President of Brazil next Sunday. For a fourth mandate, the former mineral agent has bet on its popularity and on a positive outcome of an economy that has regained its vitality after a period of deterioration. However, in the face of Donald Trump ' s pressures, it would not have been difficult to mobilize supporters of his policies, to the extent that he became close to the polls with his rival from the extreme right, Flavio Polsnaro.