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Lula and Bolsonaro conclude campaigns in São Paulo ahead of Sunday election
The final push for votes takes place in the state that delivers one‑fifth of Brazil’s ballot.
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Brazil to Hold Presidential Election
The country will vote for its next president as Lula and Bolsonaro vie over key issues
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Quebec Provincial Election Today: Separatist Surge Seeks Independence Referendum
The Parti Québécois vows to stage a new independence vote, yet voters’ appetite for radical change remains uncertain.
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Artificial intelligence drives Brazil’s presidential campaign, with deepfake avatars for Bolsonaro’s son and AI‑generated critiques of President Lula
Deepfake technology and AI‑generated content have become a central element of Brazil’s looming first‑round vote, prompting the intelligence agency to warn that disinformation could dominate the election landscape.
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Mediapart Confirms 2013 Antisemitic Messages Linked to Jordan Bardella
French investigative site authenticates content ahead of Macron replacement vote
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Bruce Baird, former Liberal politician, dies at 84
Bruce Baird died at age 84 on Oct. 2, 2026, after a long career in NSW and federal politics.
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Israeli Politicians Trade Barbs Over FlyDubai Attack
FlyDubai attack dominates Netanyahu’s election campaign
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Israel Investigates Omani Co‑Pilot After Online Hate Allegations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a probe into the personal life of an Omani national who served as the co‑pilot on a flight that attracted scrutiny for extremist content posted online.
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Macron Wraps Up Two‑Day State Visit to Spain on Final Day
President Emmanuel Macron, attending Spain’s first state visit by a French head of state since 2009, concludes the trip by holding an economic forum opening and meeting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez