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It is the first time in Brazil's history since the return of democracy in the country that a candidate who lost in the first round managed to come back and win in the runoff. The left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva obtained 51.7% of the votes, compared with 48.2% won by right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Vote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.
Saudi Civil Defence says the interception of Houthi ballistic missiles caused two injuries in the country's south.
The IRGC says it wants to use main squares in every capital of Iran’s 31 provinces for the Janfada campaign.
Fire broke out again overnight at a former mountain retreat used by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Meanwhile, a survey shows most people in Germany feel the days of the governing coalition are numbered.
Nearly two years after a deadly railway station collapse sparked mass anti-corruption protests, Serbians are voting in a closely fought election that could end Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power.
US President Donald Trump sarcastically responded to a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran.
The Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.
As Israel prepares to vote, Gadi Eisenkot is leveraging his Moroccan heritage in Likud strongholds such as Sderot. From historical divides to October 7, identity and trauma are redefining the city's political loyalties.
The high stakes election will decide whether Brazil will move toward the right or retain a leftist government.
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city. For more on what’s happening there, let’s cross to our reporter, Antonia Kerrigan.
The former US president warns of rising costs, corruption and threats to democratic values ahead of the November 3 vote.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.
Brazil's indigenous communities say they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections
Israel announced it would be closing all land crossings with the West Bank on the day of next week's parliamentary elections. The measure comes as Israel conducts a large-scale operation in the occupied Palestinian territory and 2,000 residents of Hebron have been displaced from their homes after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the area.
Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people.
Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.
Israel says it will close all land crossings with the West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.
Political change cannot come from within Israeli society. It can only come from the outside.
