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Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday, but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled.

Russia said Monday that it would not slow down its offensive on Ukraine despite upcoming US-brokered talks on ending the conflict but that it could agree local "humanitarian" ceasefires.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new government unveils its first budget Wednesday, testing a commitment to ease the cost of living and ramp up defence spending with little financial room for manoeuvre.

Experts have warned Bangladesh that deadly outbreaks of diphtheria, whooping cough and polio could follow an ongoing measles epidemic that has already killed over 1,200 children, according to a report seen by AFP on Monday.

Anthropic's Claude AI model bypassed a paywall and accessed publicly available voter data in the US state of Georgia without human authorization, Axios reported on Sunday.

World leaders congratulated Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, after he pulled off a dramatic comeback to claim a re-election victory.

Schools reopened in southern Malaysia on Monday as air quality improved after weeks of toxic haze from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia.

Equity markets were mixed on Monday as investors geared up for a crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings, while oil prices retreated from a six-month high.

Jamie Carragher believes Michael Carrick never intended to use Bruno Fernandes against Bournemouth and left the Manchester United captain on the bench as punishment.

Lucy Alexander is renewing her campaign for kindness and stronger school support ten years after her 17-year-old son Felix died following prolonged bullying.

Canadian and European Union leaders meet in Montreal this week for a summit aimed at deepening their alliance as both sides navigate tumultuous relations with the United States.

Leftist leaders from across the Americas congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, after he pulled off a dramatic comeback to claim a re-election victory.

Signs across the Senegalese capital proclaim "Africa welcomes, Dakar celebrates" ahead of the Youth Olympic Games, which will mark the continent's first time to hold an Olympic event when they kick off on Saturday.

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.

Actors Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai say ITV’s Adultery approaches infidelity without simple judgment while exploring grief, class, temptation and damage to two families.

Police in Argentina arrested a 33-year-old man after a 10-year-old girl taken to hospital with stomach pain was found to be six months pregnant.

The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

Leanne Gregory, 36, died after entering the sea to save her two sons from a riptide during a family trip to the Bahamas; both boys survived.

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis struck several of its missile launchers and storage facilities, a spokesman said on Monday, while the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport.

James Blunt reportedly asked Celebrity Traitors production staff to buy additional underwear after running out during filming at Ardross Castle.

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections.

A body was found during the search for an elderly passenger who was reported to have fallen from a ferry, with authorities working to confirm the circumstances.

Police are advising residents to review locks, lighting and routines as the clocks go back and longer hours of darkness increase opportunities for burglary.

Dance in the Dark at Birmingham MAC uses darkness, sound and interactive performance to create an imaginative theatrical experience for children and families.

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer.

China's President Xi Jinping opened a key meeting of Communist Party elites in Beijing on Monday, state media said, which observers will be closely watching for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.

The UK government has issued public guidance urging households to be ready to manage for at least three days if power, water, communications or other essential services fail.

The Santa fun run organised by Redditch Rotary Club will return to Arrow Valley Park, raising money for local causes through festive races and family activities.

The Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive masterclass to hand the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday, winning 20-3, while the San Francisco 49ers also surrendered their perfect start to the Atlanta Falcons.

At a Detroit campaign appearance, Barack Obama criticised Donald Trump’s trade confrontation with Canada and urged voters to reject Republican economic policies.

Barack Obama ridiculed Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods while campaigning in Detroit, arguing that the policy was raising costs for US consumers.