Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round

Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.

Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?

The infamous hate group is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an attempt to grow its base.

Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings

Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.

Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.

Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates

Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.

‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning

The fixation on Netanyahu’s failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.

‘We need freedom’: New Delhi women protest sexual violence

Aditi Subramanian joined protests after the alleged gang rape of a teenager in New Delhi, calling for women’s safety.

Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election

Dodik urges Serb turnout against ‘Sarajevo crooks’ in Bosnia election

Iran tells US: there is ‘no military solution’ to end the war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the era of “wasting time and dictating demands is over’.

Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.