A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro’s last-minute gains.


A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro’s last-minute gains.

These were the updates on the Brazilian general election for Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Unions say proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.

Sarsour’s lawyers say the decision threatens free speech protections and plan to fight the ruling.

Iran’s military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.
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Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.

The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation as fallout from his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour grows.

Nearly half of US democracy indicators hit 50-year lows, accelerating global stability decline, warns new IDEA study.

Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore’s rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
