Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll tops 5,000 as US election, security and regional tensions dominate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000 deaths, with government data showing the disease has spread across eight provinces, underlining the scale of the crisis. đź”—In the Middle East and wider security picture, Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while a separate Iranian account described another tanker incident in the same waterway, adding to concern over shipping safety. đź”— The United States also approved a $2.1bn sale of 500 Patriot PAC 3 missiles to Ukraine, although President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned deliveries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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US judge blocks Justice Department election ballot directives in California
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials over how they process ballots ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The order, issued by Judge Trina Thompson in the Northern District of California, is the latest setback to efforts by the Trump administration to tighten election procedures in the state. It comes amid a broader legal fight over allegations of federal interference in ballot handling.The temporary restraining order was issued in response to a case brought by a labour union and civil rights groups against the Justice Department and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
US midterms enter final stretch as early voting tops 43 million
With three days left before the US midterm elections, early voting has passed 43 million ballots and both parties are making a final campaign push. Democrats are leading in national congressional ballot polling, while President Donald Trump is set to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa before Election Day on Tuesday. The closing phase of the campaign comes as voters continue to cast ballots in person and by mail across the country.According to the latest national congressional ballot average cited in the reporting, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points, 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent. A separate Economist/YouGov survey released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
US voters in 39 states to decide 145 ballot measures alongside midterm elections
Voters in 39 US states are set to decide on 145 state-level ballot measures on Tuesday, alongside the midterm elections. The proposals cover a wide range of issues, including abortion, firearms, transgender rights, criminal justice, voter identification rules and citizenship requirements for local voting. The measures could change state laws directly, or alter existing policies through referendums and constitutional amendments.The largest number of proposals are in California and Colorado, which each have 14 measures on the ballot. Four states are voting on abortion-related proposals, including Idaho and Nevada. In Massachusetts, voters will decide whether to keep restrictions on firearms, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Israel election leaves Arab parties as kingmakers in deadlocked result
Arab parties in Israel have emerged as potential kingmakers after a record turnout among Arab voters helped lift them to 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The result, reported after Tuesday's election, marks a sharp rise from 10 seats in the previous vote and leaves neither major bloc able to form a government on its own. The outcome has placed Arab-majority parties at the centre of coalition talks in a parliament that remains deadlocked.The surge in support was driven by higher participation in Arab communities, including Palestinian citizens of Israel and Bedouin voters. One first-time voter, schoolteacher Ranya Farhat, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:36 LONDON
Alaska ballot confusion inquiry deepens as Mary Peltola denies involvement
Mary Peltola has denied knowing about any alleged scheme involving two men named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot, as the dispute continues to widen into a criminal investigation. Speaking to voters on Thursday, the Democratic candidate said she knew nothing about any other candidate on the ballot apart from herself and the incumbent Republican senator. She added that she was not interested in tricking voters.The denial comes as the Trump administration escalates its criminal inquiry into the matter, including a request for election officials to separate ballots that rank retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
US appeals court again rejects bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A US appeals court has again rejected a Trump administration attempt to set aside 20,000 ballots in California, in a ruling issued less than four days before the November 3 midterm elections. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the request was unconstitutional and warned that it could disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision is the second rejection of the same effort in less than a week.The administration had argued that nearly 20,000 likely non-citizens received mail-in ballots in California and should be prevented from being counted. It filed suit against the state on October 15 over the disputed ballots. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz tanker incidents deepen as Oman evacuates 25 crew from burning vessel
Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, as a separate Iranian account described three oil tankers being halted in the same waterway. The incident adds to a series of maritime security alerts in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. It also comes amid competing claims about what happened to vessels moving through the strait and why.The Omani Maritime Security Centre said the evacuated crew were aboard the RITI merchant ship, which Oman described as flying the Panamanian flag. MarineTraffic identified the vessel as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as final results leave Netanyahu bloc short of majority
Final results from Israel's general election have confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead, but still fell well short of the 61 seats needed to govern alone in the 120-member Knesset. The right-wing and far-right alliance won 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48. The outcome leaves the country facing difficult coalition negotiations and keeps open the possibility of another election if no agreement can be reached.The Central Elections Committee said the Arab party groupings won a combined 19 seats, strengthening their position as potential kingmakers in the next round of talks. That makes them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as final results confirm no majority
Final results from Israel's legislative election confirm that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has reached the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. The Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats, leaving coalition arithmetic finely balanced and no bloc able to govern alone.The Central Elections Committee published the final tally early on Friday after counting the remaining "double envelope" ballots cast by soldiers and diplomats. Officials said turnout in the October 27 vote reached 77.9 percent, underlining the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:37 LONDON
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies as final midterm push shifts online
With four days left before the United States midterm elections, Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies planned for Kansas and Iowa and is instead turning to telephone campaigning across nearly 20 states. The change comes as both parties intensify their final push for votes, with Republicans trying to hold Congress and Democrats showing stronger momentum in national polling. The move also leaves Trump's Florida appearance on Friday as his final scheduled in-person rally.The latest polling cited in the supporting material shows Democrats ahead nationally by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling. A Marquette Law School poll released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
US midterms near as Republicans face backlash over economy, tariffs and Trump policies
The United States is less than a week away from midterm elections that could reshape control of Congress and test the political strength of President Donald Trump's agenda. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, making the outcome especially significant for the White House and for lawmakers in Washington.The immediate political backdrop is a shift in voter sentiment on the economy, inflation and the broader direction of the country. The supplied reporting says the same "change" message that helped Republicans win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
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US midterm early voting surges past 43 million as Texas turnout jumps
More than 43 million Americans have already cast ballots in the US midterm elections, with less than a week to go before voting day. The early turnout is running well ahead of recent cycles and could shape the battle for control of Congress over the next two years. Texas has emerged as the standout state in the early data, with participation far above its 2022 pace.Data from the University of Florida Election Lab shows that between four and five million early votes have been cast each day, a rate described as much higher than in most previous elections. Prof Mike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise election amid foreign-interference claims
Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise Israel's election after his bloc lost its majority. The dispute centres on allegations by Likud that Arab parties were "stealing" the vote and that foreign money may have been used to influence turnout. The row has sharpened as final results confirmed that no bloc won the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset.According to the supplied material, the Central Elections Committee asked the Shin Bet domestic security service to examine "serious suspicions" of foreign interference. Likud said voters had been "bribed" to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
Why the US and Israel elections could have global consequences
Two elections taking place on different continents within days of each other are expected to have consequences well beyond their borders. In Israel, voters went to the polls on Tuesday, 27 October, to choose a new parliament. In the United States, voters are due to elect a new Congress next Tuesday, 3 November, although not all seats are being contested.The timing is unusual, but the political links between the two contests are even more significant. The future Israeli government is expected to shape the direction of the Middle East and the wars under way in the region. Any change in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Trump demands Alaska Senate candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme
US President Donald Trump has called for the removal and prosecution of two candidates in Alaska's Senate race, accusing Democrats of trying to mislead voters through an alleged ballot scheme. His comments came after a newspaper investigation reported efforts linked to Democratic operatives to recruit namesake candidates in the contest. The dispute centres on Alaska's ranked-choice system, where voters rank candidates by preference and lower-ranked votes can be transferred if no one wins outright.Trump made the accusation in posts on Truth Social on Wednesday, saying the alleged conduct amounted to "voter fraud at the highest level". He named Mary Peltola... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
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US midterms enter final week as Obama and Trump trade attacks in Georgia and Ohio
Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, sharpening the final-day messaging in the run-up to the US midterm elections. The two men used their appearances to attack each other's records and frame the vote as a choice over the economy, trade and foreign policy. Their rallies came just five days before the midterms, adding to an already intense closing stretch of campaigning.At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama criticised Trump over the war in Iran, saying the current president had made a series of bad decisions and started... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:40 LONDON
Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
Trump expands voter-fraud hunt ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump is widening his push to investigate alleged voter fraud as the midterm campaign intensifies, with attention focused on states that are usually considered safe for Republicans. The latest reporting points to Ohio as a key stop in his campaign blitz, after a visit to Texas the previous day. The move comes as Republicans and Democrats prepare for a closely watched battle for control of Congress.According to the supplied material, Trump is due to travel to Ohio for what would be his third visit to the state this month. Ohio has historically been reliable for Republicans in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:37 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Historic Palestinian Citizen Turnout in Israel Election Could Reshape Netanyahu Race
Palestinian citizens of Israel are voting in unprecedented numbers in the country's parliamentary election, with some towns reporting turnout above 70%. The surge is being watched closely because it could alter the balance of power in a tightly contested race. Preliminary reports suggest the result may strengthen Arab parties and complicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's path to a majority.The turnout is notable because participation in Arab towns has historically been lower, often ranging between 45% and 65% in recent elections. In this vote, however, the level of engagement appears to have risen sharply. The reports say the increase is linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israeli right makes provocative statements as election count continues amid coalition uncertainty
Senior figures on Israel's right have intensified their rhetoric as votes are counted in an election that appears to have left no clear path to a majority. The remarks, made during and after Tuesday's ballot, included claims about Arab voters, allegations of election theft and renewed pledges tied to settlements in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The comments came as exit polls suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing alliance had suffered a setback.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking early on Wednesday at his far-right Religious Zionism party's headquarters in Jerusalem, dismissed opposition celebrations and said the government's settlement expansion would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Israel heads to polls in high-stakes election challenge to Netanyahu
Polls are closing in Israel in an election widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of Hamas's October 7 attacks. The vote has unfolded against the backdrop of a fragmented party system, with multiple parties competing for support and the outcome expected to shape the next government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger through the newly established Yashar opposition party.Polling indicated that Netanyahu could face a stiff challenge to remain in power, although the final result was still being determined as voting ended. The campaign has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Netanyahu alleges election fraud as Israel votes in high-turnout contest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the country's election as voting took place in a highly polarised national contest. The vote is Israel's first since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 and comes after years of regional war and political strain. Security and the conduct of the election have dominated the campaign.By the afternoon, turnout had reached 44.9%, the highest level recorded since 1973, according to the election commission. Polls have pointed to a close race between Netanyahu and his main challenger, centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Voting stations were due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Israel election turnout hits highest level in 50 years as voting continues
Almost 45% of Israelis had cast ballots by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, according to the Central Elections Committee, as voting continued in a closely watched general election. Officials said the turnout by 2pm local time was the highest in 50 years, and 6 percentage points higher than at the same time in the last election in 2022. The figures came as polling stations reported long lines in several areas, with rainy and blustery weather and flood warnings affecting parts of the country.The high participation has added to the political significance of a vote already seen as a referendum on Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli and US elections
Iranians are watching the outcome of elections in Israel and the United States for signs that the current pause in hostilities could end. The article describes a renewed sense of anxiety in Tehran and elsewhere over the possibility of further strikes by Israel and the United States. It says the threat has re-emerged after a sharp drop in attacks following a June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.According to the report, Israelis have already voted on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, while US midterm elections are due on November 3 and are expected to shape... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
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Israel votes as turnout hits four-decade high and coalition race stays tight
Turnout in Israel's national election has reached its highest level so far in more than four decades, as voters cast ballots in a contest widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's rule. Polling published on Friday suggests Netanyahu is running almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, but neither bloc is projected to win the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament. That leaves open the prospect of prolonged coalition talks after the vote.The latest reporting also says several leading parties complained on Tuesday morning about alleged irregularities at polling stations across the country. Israel's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Israel votes in first general election since Gaza war began as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset in a contest that could determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. The vote comes amid a closely fought race in which polls suggest no bloc is likely to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. That raises the prospect of another prolonged period of coalition bargaining, or even a repeat election if no agreement can be reached.The supporting material says Netanyahu's party is running roughly level with the opposition list led by Gadi Eisenkot. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a renewed referendum on his leadership
Polling has opened across Israel in a national election widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is the country's first legislative vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, and it comes after years of war and political division. The contest is being framed not only as a choice of government, but as a judgment on Netanyahu's leadership and the direction he has set for the country.The vote follows a period in which Netanyahu has faced criticism over the security failures surrounding 7 October, as well as over the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump administration bid to stop California ballot count
A United States appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's effort to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm election. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to sequester the ballots, allowing the state to continue its tabulation process for now. The ruling marks a setback for the administration in a fast-moving election-law dispute with immediate implications for one of the country's largest states.In a two-to-one decision, the court said the administration had not given lower courts enough time to review the case. Judge Gabriel Sanchez, writing for the majority,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Israeli election draws homecoming flights as vote nears
Thousands of Israelis are flying home from abroad to vote in tomorrow's general election, as final polling suggests neither the governing bloc nor the opposition is close to a majority. Crowds were seen in the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport on Monday, with some travellers returning after trips across Europe, Asia and further afield. The surge in arrivals is linked to a campaign encouraging citizens overseas to come back in person because most Israelis cannot vote from abroad.More than 70,000 people have signed up with the Fly and Vote initiative, according to the supporting report. One traveller arriving from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
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Serbia election shock as Student List wins outright majority and SNS heads into opposition
The Student List has won Serbia's parliamentary election with 140 of the 250 seats, securing an outright majority and pushing the Serbian Progressive Party into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. The result marks a dramatic break with the political order that has dominated the country since 2012. It also confirms that the student-led movement has moved from protest politics into direct control of parliament.The Serbian Progressive Party won 104 seats, according to the figures in the supporting material, leaving it well short of power after years of dominance under Aleksandar Vučić and his political bloc. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Burnham signals possible rethink on EU free movement ahead of Brussels summit
Andy Burnham has signalled that Britain may need an open discussion about whether to readopt European Union free movement rules as part of a wider reset in relations with Brussels. The comments come as preparations continue for a UK-EU summit in Brussels next month, where the two sides are expected to discuss a broader package of closer ties. Burnham said the issue should be considered alongside other possible changes to the relationship, rather than as a stand-alone question.In remarks reported on Sunday, Burnham said immigration into Britain had changed since Brexit and argued that the country should have an "honest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Brazil heads to runoff vote as more than 158 million voters are eligible
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a closely fought presidential runoff, with second-round governor elections also taking place in five states and the Federal District. More than 158 million people are eligible to vote, making the day one of the country's most significant election dates in recent years. The vote comes after a first round that left the presidential race unresolved and set up a nationwide test of turnout and mobilisation.Of the eligible electorate, more than 136 million voters are required to cast a ballot, while just over 22 million may vote voluntarily. That group includes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Brazil election runoff enters final day amid rival mass rallies
Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro held large rallies on the final day of campaigning before Brazil's presidential runoff, as the race remained extremely close. Lula addressed supporters at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, while Bolsonaro drew crowds in Minas Gerais in a separate show of strength. The vote on Sunday will decide whether Brazil keeps its left-wing leader or shifts toward the right.The latest polling cited in the supplied reporting showed the two candidates effectively tied on the eve of voting. A CNT/MDA survey released on Saturday put Bolsonaro on 46.3 percent and Lula... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 23:01 LONDON
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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
Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
