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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva scored a stunning comeback victory over challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff. US President Donald Trump said the election looked “rigged.”

BBloomberg News 2026-10-27 00:00

Opinion polls point to a difficult midterms race for Democrats in Michigan, with Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed running neck-and-neck against Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed, a party leftist and outspoken critic of Israel’s government over the Gaza war, faces a barrage of unfounded accusations, including Donald Trump’s claim that he is a jihadist extremist linked to terrorism.

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BBBC News 2026-10-26 23:29

Following Lula’s re-election, Trump called Brazil’s presidential runoff “corrupt.”

TTRT World 2026-10-26 21:53

Donald Trump said Brazil's election looked “rigged” without presenting evidence. His administration has praised a recent wave of right-wing election victories across South America.

Eeuronews 2026-10-26 21:37

At a campaign rally in Michigan, Trump intensified his effort to associate Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with Muslim extremists. El-Sayed rejected the accusations and suggested Trump's emphasis on his name was somewhat hypocritical.

RReuters 2026-10-26 21:11

Protests and unrest are spreading across Europe as President Donald Trump criticizes the turmoil. A foreign policy expert warns that outside actors may be fueling tensions, bringing new security concerns for Americans abroad.

FFox News 2026-10-26 17:45

Donald Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word attack on late-night host Bill Maher on Sunday, after Maher interviewed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump called Maher a “total loser,” criticized his show and its laughter, and accused him of praising Trump privately while mocking him on television.

TThe Guardian 2026-10-26 16:11

Donald Trump said he is close to deciding whether to strike a deal with Tehran or resume attacks on Iran. Threats by Iran and the Houthis against Americans in the Middle East are continuing to grow, while Trump has suggested US strikes could restart after the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

BBloomberg Television 2026-10-26 13:39

US President Donald Trump ruled out an immediate strike on Iran on Sunday, saying Washington had no plans to attack—a departure from his earlier threats. Qatari mediators have been in Tehran coordinating with Washington to ease regional tensions.

TTRT World 2026-10-26 12:04

Trump said he is weighing whether to reach a deal with Iran or resume military action as tensions escalate across the Middle East.

CCNBC 2026-10-26 11:49