Several Brazilian political parties and figures that backed Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s presidential runoff have recognized incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s reelection, distancing themselves from Bolsonaro’s bid to annul the vote.
Interceptions follow destruction of 3 drones over Riyadh region and southern Saudi Arabia
Machado returns with Trump’s blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela’s existing leader – at least for the time being.
Three weeks ago, even his allies expected defeat. Grassroots mobilization and fears of lost benefits fueled his stunning reversal.
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, who refused to concede defeat, denounced the order as intimidation and vowed to challenge the election results.
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical debate should be ‘robust but respectful’: RustonA day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to independent Helen Haines, who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary…
Talks with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan created new, positive atmosphere, says SNSC secretary
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.
Europe’s five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent’s security while reaffirming the United States as an “indispensable ally”. Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on strengthening Europe’s defence role.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Iran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Tehran describing discussions as “very good”. The diplomatic push, attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings from Washington, Tehran and Israel of renewed hostilities.