Brazil Runoff 2026: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in a Dead Heat
Brazil’s Oct. 25 runoff pits President Lula against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. See the final polls, the first-round math, voting hours in ET and what’s at stake.
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Eagle’s Nest Fire: Hitler-Era Kehlsteinhaus Nearly Destroyed
A fire gutted the Eagle’s Nest, the Kehlsteinhaus above Berchtesgaden, on Oct. 23. What burned, what police say about a detained suspect and the site’s history.
Storm Austen: Almost 300,000 Lose Power in France, Boelo Next
Storm Austen hit Britain, Ireland and France on Oct. 23, 2026, with gusts to 161 km/h and widespread power cuts. Where it’s going and when Storm Boelo arrives.
Dammam Airport Attack: 2 Killed as U.S. Orders Staff Out of Saudi
An attack on Dammam’s King Fahd airport killed two people and injured eight on Oct. 21. What happened, why Saudi airports are being hit and what comes next.
Pope Leo Returns to St. Peter’s 8 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience on Oct. 21 since lung cancer surgery. What doctors have said, how he looked, and what it means for his November trip.
Trump and Zelenskyy: Rift Deepens as Oslo Peace Talks Open
Trump says someone else should negotiate for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. What’s behind the split and what to watch next.
Alberta Referendum Results: About 76% Vote to Stay in Canada
Alberta referendum results: about 76% voted to stay in Canada, early counts show. What the result means, who said what, and what comes next.
France Protests: 2,400 Arrests After Cost-of-Living Riots
France protests over living costs and schools turned into riots on Oct. 17-18. What happened, why people marched, and what Macron’s government does next.
Hurricane Trudy Skirts Mexico’s Coast, Expected to Weaken Fast
Hurricane Trudy stayed offshore as a Category 2 storm, soaking Jalisco and Colima. Where it’s headed now, which warnings remain and how much rain is left.
Strait of Hormuz Attacks: Why Ships Are Sinking and Why It Matters
Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz this week as attacks on shipping surged. What happened, who says what, and why it hits fuel prices.