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Brazilians vote in presidential election runoff pitting leftist Lula against far-right Bolsonaro
<p>Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president </p><p>Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva">Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva</a>, is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/fl-vio-bolsonaro">Flávio Bolsonaro</a>, who won the first-round vote.</p><p>Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls made him the favourite three weeks ago, but since then Lula’s campaign has gained ground, and the two go into the contest virtually tied.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/25/lula-da-silva-flavio-bolsonaro-brazil-presidential-election">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 25, 2026The Guardian World World03
Why is Egypt so wary of getting involved in Yemen’s conflict?
As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.
QA Oct 25, 2026Al Jazeera English World04
Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes?
Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.
QA Oct 25, 2026Al Jazeera English