Oct 25, 2026
Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the US will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro bested Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election held earlier this month, but neither candidate secured an absolute majority, leading to Sunday's runoff.
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
Barack Obama recalled how the Trump administration had portrayed the military campaign as a success, before questioning its consequences months later.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned airlines, airport staff and passengers against using King Khalid International Airport, describing the facility as unsafe.
Trump also defended his decision to direct his administration to sue over Alaska’s US Senate race, where Republican incumbent Sullivan faces another candidate with the same name.
A victory for the son of Brazil’s jailed former leader would deliver the biggest win yet for an ascendant right-wing movement sweeping Latin America.
The fighting has shifted the focus of the wider US-Iran war and deepened a humanitarian disaster crippling Yemen, one of the world's poorest countries.
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the makers of “Doosra” to Sourav Ganguly’s personality rights plea and ordered a screening. Ganguly alleges unauthorised commercial use of his persona. The filmmakers deny infringement. The next hearing is on 29 October.
Ukraine said that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Defense has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centers on American university campuses, a threat to US national security, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday. Washington considers the centers to be propaganda tools of the Chinese Communist Party, and has taken steps to shut them down. Hegseth said the
Elliot Wilson, a 12-year-old bagpiper, raised £19,000 following an unfortunate incident while busking in Edinburgh. After being attacked by a group, he launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover damages to his kilt and case. The public response exceeded expectations, with over a thousand donations contributing to the total amount raised. Elliot decided to donate all funds to Preston Lodge pipe band to support its activities and expenses.
