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Almost 160 million are eligible to vote in the final round of Brazil's election that pits the left-wing incumbent against the son of the former far-right president. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · 1 hr ago

Politics · Europe

Le Pen leads polls with up to 38% six months before election

The day after the first day of the National Rally congress in Orléans, in central France, passed without any major incidents, Marine Le Pen is due to deliver her first major campaign speech on Sunday afternoon, 25 October, under heavy police surveillance. The speech, centred on the theme of renewal, aims to inject a dose of optimism six months ahead of the presidential election, the candidate has reportedly said…

France 24 · 2 hrs ago

Serbians turn out in huge numbers for a parliamentary election that could end Aleksandar Vucic’s longstanding reign.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Politics · United States

Voting under way across Brazil in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazil’s 158 million voters decide between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro – following a highly charged run-off campaign period, with the candidates in a dead heat in polls. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

France 24 · 3 hrs ago

Vote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera · 3 hrs ago