Keywords: Presidential Election


Lula Wins Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil as Bolsonaro’s Son Concedes Defeat

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured another term in office, winning a closely contested presidential election against conservative senator Flávio Bolsonaro and extending his leadership of Latin America’s largest economy through 2030. According to results released......

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,......

UEFA Sends 42 Questions to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over Governance Controversies

The relationship between European football’s governing body and FIFA is facing renewed strain after UEFA submitted 42 questions demanding explanations about a series of contentious decisions under president Gianni Infantino. The international football federation has been given until November 2......

France considers targeted curfews after weekend violence and looting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has instructed regional authorities to prepare targeted curfews in areas affected by recent violence and looting, as the government seeks to restore order and protect businesses following a weekend of unrest in several French cities. The proposed restrictions......

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......

Macron Vows Crackdown on Rioters After Cost-of-Living Protests Shake French Cities

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to hold those responsible for looting and violent confrontations accountable after demonstrations over the rising cost of living escalated into widespread destruction across several French cities on Saturday, October 17. In a televised......

Trump Blames Immigration for French Unrest as Macron Faces Pressure Over Riots

PARIS, France — US President Donald Trump has linked immigration to the wave of unrest sweeping across France, urging the French government to close its borders as demonstrations over the cost of living, social inequality and deteriorating public services have been accompanied by violent incidents......

France Reels From Nationwide Unrest as Anti-Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent

France is facing renewed political and social tensions after a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living was overshadowed by widespread vandalism, looting and clashes with security forces, leaving damaged public buildings and businesses across several major cities. The scale of the destruction......

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......