Lula defeats far-right Bolsonaro to secure a fourth presidential term | Above the Fold | Oct 26, 2026
Lula wins a historic fourth term in Brazil, Serbia’s ruling party is ousted after student-led protests, and Marine Le Pen launches her presidential bid in…
The Hindu reports: Lula wins a historic fourth term in Brazil, Serbia’s ruling party is ousted after student-led protests, and Marine Le Pen launches her presidential bid in France.
Meanwhile, Israel votes in parliamentary elections amid uncertainty over Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.
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