Brazil runoff tightens as Lula faces Flavio Bolsonaro amid US tensions
The presidential runoff in Brazil is under way, with voters choosing between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a contest that could shift the country's political direction. The vote is taking place after a first round in which Bolsonaro finished ahead of Lula, and the race remains extremely close. The outcome is being watched closely because Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and one of its most influential democracies.The supplied material says Bolsonaro won 47% of the first-round vote, while Lula took just over 45%. Polling before the runoff showed Lula narrowing the gap, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:05 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: France rocked by protests as Brazil heads to runoff and Middle East tensions rise
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they launched a new wave of strikes on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, while missiles were also reported to have hit targets in Yemen's southern port city of Aden amid interceptions by air defences. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel tightened its lockdown in Hebron and nearby villages in the occupied West Bank and prepared to close all land crossings into and out of the territory ahead of its election. 🔗 Separately, tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv for a final anti government rally against Benjamin Netanyahu, with the demonstration coming three days before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 08:42 LONDON
Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
