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The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
Pope's South American trip to go ahead as planned after lung cancer surgery
The Pope underwent surgery in to remove a tumour on the lower part of his right lung and is gradually resuming his duties.
Why Prediction Markets Got the Brazilian Election So Wrong
Experts say Brazil's prediction market ban left the odds in the hands of traders with little knowledge about the…
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.
Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?
Meta Employees Denounce Interference in Brazilian Elections
Meta employees, represented by the UK Communication Workers Union, have publicly denounced the company's alleged…
Should Police Wipe a Criminal's Cellphone Before Returning It?–U.S. vs. Stathas
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‘Betting Won’t Come Back’: Lula’s Upset Win Keeps Brazil’s Ban On
Brazil’s close-fought presidential runoff ended with a surprise win of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the same…
More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia 'massacre', church official says
One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.
Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents.
Brazil’s Stock Market Crashes After Lula’s Upset Victory
The iShares Brazil ETF fell as much as 26% after Lula da Silva beat Flávio Bolsonaro, who prediction markets had at 80%,…
Catholic bishops apologise for 'exploited' Trump meeting
Two bishops in images that show them praying with Trump have said they believed the meeting was private.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around
As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online…
Vegemite is not a human right
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder lost his legal challenge to a state prison ban on Vegemite,…
US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan
Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.
DOJ says presidents should be able to sell secrets on eBay
# Summary The DOJ has taken the legal position that presidents can treat White House records as personal property and…
Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comeback
The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.
Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again
The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president.
Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.
Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile
The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.
Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda will also not allow most travellers who have been in DR Congo to transit through the country.
China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party
The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.
US Wages Share of GDI at 75 Year Low
US workers' wage and salary share of gross domestic income fell to 42.0% in 2025, marking a 75-year low according to…
Brazil elections: Lula secures fourth term after dramatic comeback
Brazil's left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won re-election with 51.79% of the vote, defeating right-wing…
Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a…
Prediction Markets Fail as Lula Wins Historic Brazil Runoff
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s runoff election, securing a fourth term as Brazil’s president.
India's cartoonists built an audience online - now their posts are being restricted
Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up.
Lula wins election after final votes tallied
Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of…