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In a clash with Trump, Lula defends Brazil at the UN: "It doesn't fit in anyone's backyard"

Less than two weeks after the presidential elections, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a speech to the UN General Assembly marked by the election campaign. He denounced "hegemonic temptations" and external interference in Latin America, defended the Brazilian electoral system and warned that "democracy is again in check."

French government scales up targeted fuel price relief

Under pressure to help businesses and workers cope with soaring fuel prices, the French government has announced it will expand targeted energy relief for those most affected. The new measures will cost €450 million, bringing the total so far to €1.4 billion. Meanwhile, as French President Emmanuel Macron calls for allowing more biofuels to be added to diesel, we speak to an expert about the potential environmental impact of a rapid ramp-up in biofuel use.