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Leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asserted Brazil's national sovereignty in an apparent swipe at the United States after winning a fourth, non-consecutive term as President, declaring that the Latin American nation would not be treated as anyone's backyard. more
History made at 80: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil President, defeats Flávio Bolsonaro

 Leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has scripted history by winning a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil's President, defeating far-right candidate Flávio ...

France protests: More than 1,300 arrested as clashes follow nationwide demonstrations

Paris: More than 1,300 people were arrested across France after a fresh wave of mass demonstrations against rising living costs, deteriorating public services and conditions in schools wa ...

Melania Trump claims key role in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky

US First Lady Melania Trump has announced that she secured a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the embattled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the agreement scheduled to tak ...

Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ over reports of investigation into her father Thomas Markle Sr.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has said she is “deeply distressed” after reports emerged that Philippine authorities are investigating allegations involving her father, ...

Italy, Spain, Belgium, Portugal: Europe erupts in protests as energy costs soar, housing crisis deepens

A growing wave of social unrest is sweeping across Europe, with demonstrations, strikes and clashes with police reported in Italy, Spain, Belgium and Portugal as households struggle with ...

The Far Left Exposed? France Grapples With a Revolt Turning Violent

It started with a fair complaint: Let’s be straight about the beginning. Since September 18, French high-school students have been protesting leaking classrooms, teacher shortages a ...

Caught on live stream: Ecuador priest killed as crucifix falls on him during mass

A Catholic priest died in Ecuador after a crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass, in an incident that was captured on a live stream and has since drawn widespread attention.

Deadly fire at Bangladesh resort claims 10 lives

At least 10 people, including a child, died after a fire broke out at a resort near Inani Beach in Cox’s Bazar, a coastal city in Bangladesh, on Saturday, media reports said.

Bali fuel crisis: Odd-even rule kicks in, travellers face disruptions

The Bali government is introducing an odd-even system for fuel purchases to ease long queues at petrol pumps amid a severe fuel shortage on the Indonesian island.