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Brazil Election 2026: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Crucial Presidential Runoff

Brazil’s presidential election entered its decisive phase on Saturday, October 24, as incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and conservative challenger Flavio Bolsonaro staged their final campaign rallies ahead of a closely contested runoff. Large crowds gathered in Rio de Janeiro,......

Morocco Reaches 300,000-Head Limit for Duty-Free Cattle Imports in 2026

Morocco has reached its 2026 quota of 300,000 cattle eligible for duty-free imports for slaughter, marking the end of the allocation established by the government to support domestic red meat supplies and contain price pressures. The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty announced......

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: Rabat to Host Six-Nation Play-Off Tournament

Rabat will take centre stage in the international women’s football calendar as Morocco prepares to host the preliminary stage of the play-off tournament for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The competition will bring together six national teams from different confederations, offering......

Lula challenges election rival Flávio Bolsonaro to disclose bank accounts and phone records

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged his presidential rival, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, to disclose their bank account records and phone contents in response to corruption allegations directed at the government. The exchange took place during an election debate on......

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Separated by Two Points in New Brazil Election Poll

Brazil’s presidential race is tightening ahead of the October 25 runoff, with a new Datafolha poll placing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at 49% of voting intentions and conservative senator Flávio Bolsonaro at 51%. The survey, published on Thursday, puts the two candidates......

FIFA postpones 2026 esports finals in Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which were scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25. Organizers announced the decision on Thursday, October 15, citing recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required......

Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses to Face Venezuela and France in World Cup 2027 Preparation

Morocco’s women’s national football team will step up preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with two international friendly matches against Venezuela and France on December 1 and December 5, respectively. The fixtures will give the Atlas Lionesses an opportunity to test......

Brazil’s Senate approves constitutional amendment to reduce weekly working hours

Brazil’s Senate has approved a constitutional amendment aimed at reducing the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours without cutting existing wages, marking a significant development in the country’s labour policy. The measure passed on Wednesday with overwhelming support, receiving 75......

Brazil Election: Lula’s Campaign Accuses Meta of Interference as Electoral Court Demands Answers

Brazil’s presidential race has opened a new front in the debate over the influence of social media platforms, after the campaign of incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Meta of restricting the visibility of his online content ahead of a runoff against Senator Flávio......