Politics2:19President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning for candidates from their respective parties ahead of Election Day.
Politics2:19President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning for candidates from their respective parties ahead of Election Day.
PoliticsOn Life, Liberty & Levin, Levin casts participation in the approaching midterms as consequential and turns to Democratic policy positions and contenders, including Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate.
WorldA bus collided with a truck Sunday on a major Kenyan highway, killing at least 24 people, police said. Others were injured and receiving treatment. The road links Nairobi with the coastal city of Mombasa; another crash on the same highway killed 17 people three weeks earlier.
PoliticsAuthorities restricted demonstrations amid heightened security, barring protesters from marching through central Paris. Euronews correspondent Estelle Nilsson-Julien reported on the measures as Marine Le Pen formally launched her presidential bid.
OtherA clean-up is under way in parts of the UK after Storm Boelo caused flooding and property damage. Around 90,000 properties remained without power on Monday, and falling trees killed two men on Sunday, in north London and Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.
Politics2:11A comeback in Brazil’s runoff secured President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva another term, while opponent Flávio Bolsonaro wants the ballot invalidated. Lula’s victory also checked a right-wing advance spreading across Latin America.
TechThe global AI boom is increasing demand for data centres, which consume large amounts of water, energy and land. As countries expand their AI capabilities, pressure is growing to make the facilities more sustainable. Data centre capacity is expanding in Bengaluru as the Indian tech hub develops a broader AI ecosystem.
EconomyA DBS Bank and Caixin Think Tank survey says overseas expansion has become a strategic choice for Chinese companies seeking resilience, with Southeast Asia their preferred destination and localization key to sustainable growth abroad. A Lianhe Zaobao podcast discusses Singapore’s role as a hub, the shift from globalization 1.0 to 2.0, and building brands overseas.
Politics1:38In a dramatic comeback, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro to win a historic fourth term. With all votes counted, Lula received 51.79% against Bolsonaro’s 48.21%. Bolsonaro said it was “impossible to concede,” citing a Supreme Court justice’s decision to extend voting hours as the alleged reason.
EconomyGuy Johnson, Oliver Crook and Paul Dobson discuss the day's key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.
Politics9:02Political scientist and former diplomat Felipe Krause discusses Brazil’s presidential election and its major political reversal. Lula trailed Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round before staging an unprecedented comeback to win the presidency, with implications extending well beyond the ballot box.
Politics1:08In a victory speech in São Paulo, Lula pledged to govern for Brazil’s 215 million people after defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in the runoff and securing a historic fourth term.
Politics0:33Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said he would not accept defeat to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who secured a fourth non-consecutive term.
PoliticsMinnesota Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michele Tafoya discussed her race against Democratic nominee and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, as well as allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar.
PoliticsFormer Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Tuesday’s general election is an “inevitable battle about the future of Israel.” He warns that the fate of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could become “the disaster of the state of Israel.”
PoliticsA leading political scientist from the University of Belgrade calls the moment for Serbian democracy “extraordinary” following Vučić’s defeat. Bojan Vranić comments on the recent election results.
PoliticsFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Netanyahu’s future could become a disaster for Israel. He tells Europe Today that the upcoming Israeli election could be decisive for the country’s future.
PoliticsYitzhak Rabin, Israel’s former prime minister and Labour Party leader, once symbolised for many a living Israeli left willing to offer a two-state solution to a conflict that had lasted more than half a century. Charles Stratford examines the sharp decline in support for Israel’s left-wing parties in recent years.
SocietyBerlin is debating whether to take tens of thousands of apartments away from corporate landlords. Supporters say it is the only way to stop rents from soaring, while critics call the move dangerous.
Politics1:13People gathered in city centres across Serbia on Sunday, waving flags and celebrating after President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement.
Politics19:45Serbia’s student-led movement won a historic parliamentary election, ending President Aleksandar Vučić’s political dominance. Israel is preparing for a crucial election, France faces another wave of mass protests, and Brazil’s President Lula won a fourth term.
CultureFifteen months after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, Sharon Osbourne spoke to the BBC about his final performance, its planned theatrical release, and his request that she hold him tight on the morning he died. She said she probably would never watch the release again.
WorldDonald Trump said the moment to decide whether to strike a deal with Iran or resume attacks is approaching. Senior security officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are set to meet Iranian leaders, seeking to ease tensions and revive talks.
Politics45:59President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva came from behind to win Brazil’s runoff election. Traders are bracing for steep losses in Brazilian markets, while the result halts a right-wing wave sweeping Latin America.