Quebec separatists secure provincial election victory, signaling a shift in Canada's political landscape. The Parti Quebecois (PQ) gains majority in Quebec, challenging Prime Minister Mark Carney's unity message. The result could trigger renewed debates over Quebec's future and federal relations.
Brazil's right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election, edging out incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva, who secured 45%, in a runoff set for October 25. The Bovespa index surged to a record high, marking its largest rise since March 2020.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at a military base in Texas in 2009. The move marks the first such execution since 1961.
Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, secured 47% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election, edging out incumbent Lula da Silva with 45%. The result signals a potential runoff on October 25, marking a shift in political dynamics.
US President Donald Trump has approved the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution marks the first military firing squad since 1961.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for November 29, aiming to boost parliamentary support after lawmakers rejected housing crisis measures. At least 190 students injured in French school protests as clashes with police continue.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro secured a narrow lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first-round presidential vote, with 56.1m votes to Lula's 53.8m. The runoff is set for October 25.
The U.S. Air Force has redeployed all bombers from RAF Fairford, a key European base for heavy bombers, following an investigation into a suspected terror plot. The base, used for strikes on Iranian missile sites, saw five men arrested near it on September 27, with a quantity of petrol recovered during the search.
Russia quarantines a Siberian lab and monitors 200 contacts after a worker at a plague research institute died of pneumonia of unknown origin. The death has raised concerns about a potential outbreak of pneumonic plague, a highly contagious form of the disease.
U.S. officials are closely monitoring a potential pneumonic plague outbreak linked to a Russian lab worker's death, as Moscow imposes quarantines and medical observations at medical facilities in Siberia. At least 200 people are under observation, with no confirmed cases of the disease beyond the worker's death.
Flavio Bolsonaro secures first round victory in Brazil's presidential election, edging out left-wing President Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, 45, now faces Lula in a runoff on October 25. The result marks a significant shift in Brazil's political landscape.
U.S. military redeployed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, a key European base for strategic strikes, following a security incident linked to potential Iranian involvement. The move underscores heightened vigilance amid tensions with Britain over U.S. military operations in the region.
U.S. and Russian officials are closely monitoring a potential pneumonic plague outbreak after a lab worker in Siberia died of an unknown illness. The worker, who studied plague, died in a facility linked to the Anti-Plague Institute, prompting quarantines and health measures.
Flavio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election, edging out incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with 45%. The result sets a runoff for October 25, marking a shift toward the right in Brazilian politics.
A Russian lab worker died of suspected pneumonic plague in Siberia as U.S. officials warn of potential spread, prompting joint monitoring of the outbreak.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for early elections on November 29 amid mounting public anger over the housing crisis. The decision comes after his government's housing measures were rejected in parliament, weakening his minority government.
Saudi-led forces recaptured key areas around the Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, officials said, as fighting intensified around Taiz. The move comes as the Houthis continue to threaten Saudi Arabia's holy sites and expand their control over critical shipping routes.
The US military has removed 12 B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in England following an alleged terror threat. At least 10 of the bombers were withdrawn on Sunday, with the remaining 2 expected to follow in the coming days. The move underscores the seriousness of the potential security risk at the base.
Yemen's government launched a major offensive against Houthi rebels, aiming to retake territory controlled by the group for over a decade. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Yemen Dawn,' follows recent Houthi gains and intensified clashes around Taiz. The conflict has led to significant casualties and disrupted regional trade routes.
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces retake key Red Sea areas, securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid Houthi advances. The strategic waterway, vital for 12% of global trade, was seized by Houthis last month, raising concerns over regional stability and energy markets. Saudi-led coalition claims air protection of the strait has been secured, with 100 fighter jets involved in operations against Houthi positions.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced early general elections for November 29, 2026, following a parliamentary defeat on housing reforms. The decision comes as Spain faces a housing crisis with rising rents and evictions, prompting widespread protests and political pressure.
Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election, trailing Lula da Silva's 45%, as the runoff looms. The result marks a significant rightward shift, with Bolsonaro's Liberal Party poised to dominate Congress and the Senate. The election, which saw Bolsonaro's father, Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned for a 27-year sentence, underscores a political realignment in Brazil.
Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro secured a 47% vote share, edging out incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with 45.1%, setting up a second-round showdown on 25 October. The result marks a significant shift in Brazil’s political landscape, with Bolsonaro’s family members and allies gaining congressional control.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for early elections in November after housing legislation was rejected in parliament, amid ongoing protests and corruption allegations.