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Brazil's countdown to election day: Crime and security high on voters' agenda

Security is a central issue in Brazil’s presidential campaign, in a country where gangs and militias have tightened their grip in recent years. Lula is accused of losing ground amid rising insecurity and violence — an issue seized on by Flavio Bolsonaro and the far right. Rio de Janeiro is one of the country’s most violent cities and a showcase for public security policy. How are Rio residents experiencing this insecurity, and will it influence their vote? FRANCE 24's Fanny Lothaire and Jan Onoszko report.

29 Sept 2026, 12:33 UTC

NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player

Agency used video of Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins to show readiness for border protection.

28 Sept 2026, 20:05 UTC

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

26 Sept 2026, 15:25 UTC

Turkiye calls for UN Security Council veto to end: Could it happen?

Fully abolishing the veto would require the unlikely agreement of all five permanent Security Council members.

26 Sept 2026, 13:50 UTC

UNGA81: Why has Africa’s Security Council reform push remained unresolved?

Africa wants permanent seats and veto power, but agreement remains elusive.

26 Sept 2026, 04:01 UTC

Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council

Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.

24 Sept 2026, 17:24 UTC

Huge security operation underway for Pope's visit to France

Hundreds of thousands of the faithful and visitors are expected in Paris this weekend as Pope Leo XIV visits the French capital, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2008. France has pulled out all the stops to welcome the pontiff over the two-day visit in the capital and security forces are ensuring maximum protection with some 14,000 police officers, gendarmes, and soldiers mobilized across the capital.

24 Sept 2026, 12:35 UTC

New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers

Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill that would let some workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60.

23 Sept 2026, 18:06 UTC

World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function

World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function

23 Sept 2026, 10:25 UTC

‘Compound’ Uses Security Camera Footage to Show the Violent Downfall of an Off-the-Grid Family, Reflecting America’s Increasing Surveillance State Paranoia

Sometimes films come out at a time that lines up eerily well with real life. As Americans debate the ethics of the nearly ubiquitous Flock cameras that are being placed in neighborhoods all throughout the nation, with only vague information made available about how they will help police, citizens of all political stripes are worried […]

22 Sept 2026, 21:47 UTC

US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland

Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.

22 Sept 2026, 21:31 UTC

Trump signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, Greenland

NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.

22 Sept 2026, 19:27 UTC

Mali marks independence amid a worsening security crisis

The 66th anniversary comes as armed groups expand their reach and the government struggles to secure key supply routes.

22 Sept 2026, 00:51 UTC

‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press. It comes after Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with the three media outlets saying Monday they would sue the Trump administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

21 Sept 2026, 17:32 UTC

State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres

The UN chief's mandate ends on December 31 this year, with a successor yet to be named.

21 Sept 2026, 17:06 UTC

Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran

Qatar’s PM says, the Gulf won't be the same unless there's a framework ensuring no one is a threat to each other.

20 Sept 2026, 21:28 UTC

US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal

The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The exact terms of the deal remain uncertain but it seems Denmark will maintain its sovereignty while the US will be able to develop a significant military presence on the island, and ban their adversaries from building their own bases on the island. Details by Charlotte Hughes.

20 Sept 2026, 10:01 UTC

US, Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security, Trump says

The deal with Denmark, according to President Donald Trump, would give the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security. Denmark said the deal is "great for NATO and Europe."

19 Sept 2026, 12:41 UTC

Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops

Google discloses first breakout by Gemini following similar incidents by Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI.

19 Sept 2026, 02:04 UTC

Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland

Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.

19 Sept 2026, 00:31 UTC