What to know about Brazil’s election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
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US father and son arrested after ‘gas station heroin’ deaths
They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called “gas station heroin” in the US.
Taylor Swift pops into ‘SNL’ to joke around with host Dakota Johnson
Pop music icon Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” joining her friend and the episode’s host, Dakota Johnson, for some laughs.
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back his Senate bid, yet avoids mentioning him by name
The estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urged voters to stand behind the entire Republican midterm ticket in an ad released Saturday, though
Crews find ‘debris field’ in search for missing plane
Crews searching for an aircraft that went missing after leaving Bermuda bound for Boston, have found a “debris field”, the US Coast Guard said.
West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI
Shai Hope’s 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.
Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital
Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.
Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace
Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s links to country
State police and the country’s security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
Debris found from plane that went missing off US coast
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing’
Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing”.
Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election
Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.