Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls to record low before presidential runoff
Brazil’s annual estimate puts forest clearance at 3,335 square kilometres, nearly 42% below the previous year, as the country approaches an October 25 election runoff.
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Meta staff acknowledged restrictions on Lula’s Instagram accounts, Folha reports
Internal messages described problems affecting Brazil’s president during the election, according to Folha de S.Paulo. Meta denies favoring either runoff candidate.
Macron urges EU budget deal by year-end as elections narrow room for agreement
Diplomats say the French president warned EU leaders that elections could make a deal harder in 2027. Leaders called for a timely agreement but set no firm deadline.
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed challenges Somalia’s constitutional changes in Supreme Court
The former president says he asked Somalia’s Supreme Court to overturn constitutional amendments that extended political terms, as he disputes the timetable for 2027 elections.
Ethiopia announces six-month caretaker government for Tigray
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the administration will prepare elections after renewed fighting put large parts of the northern region under federal control.
Bruce Hales denies coordinating Brethren campaigning as MPs clash at election inquiry
The church leader denied directing or funding members’ activity for the Liberals in the 2025 Australian election. His son acknowledged encouraging members to campaign.
Delhi steps up security ahead of Cockroach Janta Party rally
Police warned of traffic disruption and urged people to avoid a planned flag protest in Connaught Place, as demonstrators pressed for India's election chief to resign.
Carney urges Albertans to stay in Canada ahead of October 19 vote
At a Calgary rally, the prime minister called for a decisive vote to keep Alberta in Canada. The ballot could start a process toward a binding separation referendum.
US voters want change and worry about the economy ahead of midterms, polls find
An AP-NORC poll finds broad demand for change in Washington, while a separate Guardian-Harris survey shows economic pessimism among independent voters.
Somalia sets May 2027 presidential election amid dispute over president’s term
The electoral commission also scheduled parliamentary polls for April 2027, while opposition parties reject constitutional changes affecting the president’s tenure.
FBI investigates suspicious mailings to election and congressional offices
Federal authorities are investigating letters containing unknown substances as election offices in three states report suspicious packages and Senate offices are alerted.
European football leaders expect challenger to Gianni Infantino, but candidate remains unclear
European football figures say they expect opposition to Gianni Infantino in the 2027 FIFA presidential election. Arsène Wenger has been suggested, but has given no indication...
Allahabad High Court orders Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls within three months
The court directed the State Election Commission to complete the local elections under the existing reservation arrangement, including 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes.
Delhi police detain protesters during fifth day of electoral-roll demonstrations
Student and Youth Congress groups marched in central Delhi on October 14 over voter-list revisions, the election chief and Jantar Mantar’s protest-site status. Police detained...
US inflation rises to 3.7% before midterms, leaving Fed rate decision uncertain
September consumer prices rose at their fastest monthly pace in five months. Economists and investors differ over whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates again in October.
EU regrets Abbas’s postponement of Palestinian elections to September 2027
The EU called for elections as soon as possible after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed legislative and presidential votes by almost a year.
Trump accuses Houthis of trying to raise oil prices before US elections
Trump accused the Houthis of trying to drive up oil prices before US elections, as oil futures rose amid tensions involving the group and Saudi Arabia.
Iranian officials say shipping attack tactics changed ahead of US midterms
Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Iran changed the type and pace of attacks on vessels it says violate its Strait of Hormuz restrictions.