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Politics · United States

What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Bolsonaro in tense presidential runoff

Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the US will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro bested Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election held earlier this month, but neither candidate secured an absolute…

France 24 · 2 hrs ago

World · United Kingdom

‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester

The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years When Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s long-ruling dictator, was toppled from power in the Arab spring protests of 2011, his downfall sent shock waves across the Middle East. It also helped change the…

The Guardian · 2 hrs ago

Politics · Middle East

‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election

Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule As Israel prepares to go to the polls , Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people. Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinians face dire…

The Guardian · 2 hrs ago

Business

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax

Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

BBC News · 2 hrs ago

Politics · Middle East

Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates

The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

BBC News · 3 hrs ago

Newsline Press reading brief

Fintech software is not a financial-services licence

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Our SAMFCore explainer separates the software a financial-services business uses from the permissions and provider agreements it needs. An internal account balance is not, by itself, a licensed bank account; card-management tools still depend on issuing and processing providers. These distinctions matter when comparing an all-in-one platform with individual payment, card or crypto systems.

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World News

United States

World · United States

New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors

The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

World · United States

Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reached

Al Jazeera · 8 hrs ago

Europe

World · Europe

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France

Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.

BBC News · 11 hrs ago

World · Europe

Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris

BBC News · 12 hrs ago

Asia-Pacific

World · Asia-Pacific

AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs

Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s top federal law enforcement official has drawn a direct link between politicians’ rhetoric and threats and abuse being directed at leaders. The safety of elected representatives at all levels has been thrown into the spotlight after…

The Guardian · 4 hrs ago

World · Asia-Pacific

Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China

Al Jazeera · 14 hrs ago

Middle East

World · Middle East

Israel begins demolitions in West Bank

The Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel after a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron in the West Bank were forced to leave their homes following an attack on Friday which killed two Israeli soldiers. The head of Hebron's municipality said an additional 1,300 may also be forced to leave.

France 24 · 15 hrs ago

World · Middle East

Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

Business & Finance

Business · Africa

Nigeria: Tinubu launches reelection bid amid economic woes

President Bola Tinubu promised "a better tomorrow" for Nigerians while kicking off his next electoral campaign, while also blaming his rivals for poverty plaguing Africa's most populous nation.

Deutsche Welle · 8 hrs ago

Business · United States

Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee

Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.

NPR · 10 hrs ago

Business · Europe

France: Protests continue while police fire tear gas at demonstrators

A total of 410,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Saturday – including 110,000 in Paris – as part of a day of rallies focussed on purchasing power and the defence of public services, the Interior Ministry told AFP. The turnout was slightly lower than last week, which saw 550,000 people take to the streets. Meanwhile, according to the union responsible for organising the authorised events,…

France 24 · 15 hrs ago

Business · Europe

About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain’s state pension scheme

Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.

Al Jazeera · 15 hrs ago

Business · Middle East

Why Israeli tourists and investors are unsettling Cypriots

Cypriots say the influx of Israelis is threatening local businesses and pushing communities out of their neighbourhoods.

Al Jazeera · 17 hrs ago

Politics & Government

Politics · Europe

Serbia election: Student movement seeks to end Aleksandar Vucic's rule

After two years of student-led, anti-corruption protests, Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election that could break long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's grip on the Balkan country.

Deutsche Welle · 2 hrs ago

Politics · Middle East

Bots, deepfakes and surveillance: Israel’s election goes to war online

Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Technology & Innovation

Technology · United States

Perspective: The next James Bond

A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?

NPR · 20 hrs ago

Explainer

SAMFCore: Fintech Software Solutions for Banking, Payments, Cards and Crypto

SAMFCore is Swiss AMF AG’s platform of fintech software solutions for accounts, payments, cards and digital assets. This guide explains its stated functions, licensing, source-code options and the responsibilities that remain with operators.

Newsline Press · 21 hrs ago

Technology · Middle East

Just Eat apologises after AI-generated images blunder

Just Eat has apologised after its AI-generated food images went viral for grossly misrepresenting menu items.

Al Jazeera · 22 hrs ago

Technology · United Kingdom

Channel 4’s new social media drama has 90-second episodes – and it’s as enjoyable as watching adverts

Vertical dramas are a global phenomenon made in bite-sized addictive chunks to watch on phones. But Channel 4 has made a slow-release syrupy tale in five parts – without tension or actual drama Vertical dramas – that is, short-form content made specifically for phones – are big business in 2026. They are particularly popular in countries such as China and India, and the global market is expected to be worth $26bn…

The Guardian · 23 hrs ago

Crypto & Blockchain

Crypto

Strategy, Strive face balancing act between bitcoin buying and preferred stock dividends

The securities have financed purchases of nearly 136,000 bitcoin, opening a funding channel that analysts expect to complement the larger ETF market.

CoinDesk · 16 hrs ago

Crypto

Block's new voice AI sounds eerily human, sparking awe and scam fears

Reactions split between amazement at how human it sounds and fears it could fuel scams and deception, with CZ eyeing uses in children’s education.

CoinDesk · 16 hrs ago

Crypto

Crypto under weekend pressure, bitcoin slides below $80,000 on U.S. Middle East evacuations

Bitcoin has sunk to its weakest level in more than one month.

CoinDesk · 17 hrs ago

Crypto

Why McDonalds, Microsoft and Google saying no to tokenized stocks isn't a dealbreaker

Some of the world's biggest companies objected to being listed on the first tokenized securities trading venue under the SEC's innovation exemption. But the early pushback may say more about issuer caution than about rejection of tokenization itself.

CoinDesk · 17 hrs ago

Expert Perspectives

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Alexander ReedGlobal politics and international relations

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Daniel MercerTechnology, artificial intelligence and innovation

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James WhitmoreScience, medicine and environmental developments

Eleanor BrooksLaw, regulation and public policy

Marcus ChenCryptocurrency, blockchain and financial technology

Olivia GrantMedia, entertainment and lifestyle

Science, Health & Environment

Science · United Kingdom

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

BBC News · 9 hrs ago

Science · Europe

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

BBC News · 9 hrs ago

Science · United Kingdom

Amber weather warning as Storm Boelo hits Scotland

BBC News · 17 hrs ago

Health

My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance

Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".

BBC News · 11 hrs ago

Health · Middle East

Bayern say coach Kompany ‘stable’ in hospital but will be out for weeks

Al Jazeera · 21 hrs ago

Health · United States

U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies

NPR · 22 hrs ago

Climate · United Kingdom

‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way

BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Large parts of eastern Australia were put on alert for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon with more potential storms and flood risk in store for Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology said a broad…

The Guardian · 2 hrs ago

Climate · United States