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Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Off in Final Debate Ahead of Brazil Election
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are preparing for their final televised debate after Bolsonaro secured 47% of the first-round vote, finishing two percentage points ahead.
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Ecuador Prison Riots Leave Eight Dead and 10 Injured, Officials Say
Eight inmates were killed and 10 injured during riots at two prisons in Ecuador. The latest violence adds to a prison crisis in which more than 500 inmates have died since 2021.
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Trump Says Starshield Service Restored in Ukraine, Avoids Musk Contact Question
Donald Trump says SpaceX’s Starshield military communications system is back in Ukraine but declines to confirm whether he contacted Elon Musk, following a report that he asked for the service to be restored.
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Russia-Ukraine-U.S. Peace Talks Planned to Resume in November in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planning to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi in November, following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.
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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Epicentre in Nagqu
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck northern Tibet’s Nagqu region on October 22, 2026, according to China’s earthquake monitoring agency. No immediate casualties or damage were reported, and the epicentre was located at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres.
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Saudi Arabia Airport Attack Kills One, Injures Eight in Dammam
One person was killed and eight injured after an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Authorities are assessing material damage, while flights have reportedly been diverted from the airport.
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Gadi Eisenkot Makes Quiet Bid to Challenge Netanyahu in Israel
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is positioning himself as a potential challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu. Leading the centrist Yashar party, he promises to unite a divided Israel and offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s right-wing leadership.
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Mark Carney Says Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Americans Amid Canada-U.S. Trade Dispute
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says President Donald Trump’s tariffs are increasing costs for Americans and disrupting cross-border manufacturing. Canada has announced a multibillion-dollar plan to protect its industrial sector as tensions rise over trade and alleged political interference.
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Lyon Bans All Protests on October 24 After Violent Riots in France
Authorities in Lyon have banned all protests on October 24, 2026, following violent demonstrations, widespread looting and damage to businesses. The decision comes ahead of nationwide rallies planned across France.
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Saudi Arabia Faces Growing Crisis as Two Key Shipping Routes Come Under Pressure
Saudi Arabia faces growing geopolitical and economic pressures as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb threaten vital shipping routes, oil exports and regional stability. The crisis could test Mohammed bin Salman's leadership and affect global energy markets.