Lula wins fourth term in Brazil after first-round loss to Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil’s left-wing incumbent Lula won a fourth term after losing the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, BBC News reports.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT · How we use AI

Lula has secured a fourth term as Brazil’s president, completing an election comeback, according to BBC News.

The left-wing incumbent had finished behind right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round before going on to win.

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UK sanctions Sudanese commanders over suspected sexual violence in El Fasher

The UK has imposed travel bans and asset freezes on Sudanese commanders suspected of sexual violence during the siege of El Fasher.

AI-written summary · Source: The Guardian · October 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

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Algerian troops are expected to guard energy sites in northern Niger, in what would be the country's first foreign deployment since 1973.

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Local media report that US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard has been indicted for the murder and robbery of a woman in Japan.

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