Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday night,…
US midterms: Slashing of food stamps in Arizona angers voters
With the US midterm elections just under a week away, the cost of living has emerged as a key campaign issue. In Arizona, many Americans are criticising the administration’s…
Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday, October 28. The 45-year-old…
Brazil: Bolsonaro defeated and on the run
Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed…
Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approach
US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The…
Brazil's defeated Flavio Bolsonaro flees to Miami despite travel ban
Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his immediate family landed in Miami, Florida on Wednesday after he refused to surrender his passports as ordered by…
King Charles confronts calls for slavery apology during Caribbean tour
King Charles III began a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas on Tuesday, acknowledging “the great suffering of the past” amid calls for an apology over slavery. The 77-year-old monarch,…
Rights groups oppose UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh for UN chief over Sudan claims
Human rights groups on Tuesday urged countries to reject UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to become United Nations secretary general citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds…
Lula's re-election brings hope for the Amazon as deforestation drops to record low
Climate activists in Brazil and beyond are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power…
Brazil: What does Lula's re-election mean for the Amazon?
Climate activists in Brazil are celebrating President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory as good news for the Amazon rainforest. His last four years in power saw a…
US midterms: Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
As the US midterm elections approach, the Michigan Senate race is splitting communities. Trump is escalating anti-Muslim attacks against Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic…
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat
Brazilian former presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro travelled to Argentina before flying to Ecuador, Argentina's government said Wednesday, days after his election defeat to…
Leaders across Americas react to Brazil President Lula's re-election
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday (October 25), defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth…
Brazil's Lula seals re-election in surprise win
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 25). The far-right candidate and son of…
Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must…
‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil
The international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio…
Brazil's Lula beats odds and seals re-election, rival Bolsonaro demands annulment
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday. The leftist leader won 51.7% of…
Brazil presidential election: Lula's late surge
It's a coin-flip election in Brazil, with little separating the country's left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The results of…
🇧🇷 Brazil: Why should you care about the country's elections?
🗳️ On October 25, a runoff election in #Brazil could change the political landscape of #LatinAmerica. In the first round, #FlavioBolsonaro, son of ex-president Jair #Bolsonaro,…
USA: Could a Democrat win a statewide election in Texas?
There is only one week left until the US midterm elections. In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico, could win a Senate seat for the first time in decades.
Lula wins fourth term: What are the reactions in Brazil?
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept…
Brazil's Lula wins historic fourth term
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 26). The leftist leader…
Brazil: What challenges await Lula in his fourth term as president?
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 25). He will have to…
Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday that she has returned to her homeland following almost a year in exile, after covertly leaving Venezuela in…
What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term as president?
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his…
Flavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday that a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz…
'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash
AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a…
Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff: What does it mean for Donald Trump?
Lula defeated on Sunday (October 25) Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election. But rather than conceding, Bolsonaro called for the result to be annulled. As the US…
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had instructed his administration to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the US Senate race in Alaska if Republican Senator…
Lula, Bolsonaro clash on living costs, corruption in final Brazil election debate
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff…
Comeback kid: How did Brazil's veteran leader Lula upset Bolsonaro?
Just two days shy of his 81st birthday, Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has emerged as the comeback kid. Coming from behind in the polls after a bitter campaign where he often…
US Midterms 2026: A history of gerrymandering
What does a salamander have to do with US elections? Dating back centuries, gerrymandering continues to play a role in American elections today. Used more often by Republicans in…
Bolsonaro's refusal to concede underscores ‘serious’ challenges to Brazil's democratic institutions
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter. For Dr Perfeito da Silva, Lula's stunning success reflects…
Brazil's Lula reelected president in runoff vote: A look back at his career
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday (October 25), the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls.
US midterms: Trump's gains among Latino voters in Texas at risk
Latino voters shifted toward Trump two years ago, helping him return to the White House with a Republican-controlled Congress. Now, many are souring on the US president and his…
Lula's 'extraordinary victory' faces growing middle class, deeply-entrenched bolsonarismo & Big Tech
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr Felipe Krause, Political Scientist, former Diplomat and Departmental Lecturer in Latin American Studies at the Oxford School of Global and…
Trump exploits France riots to push false immigration claims ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump and his inner circle are using unrest in France to push unsubstantiated claims blaming the riots on immigration, even showing French protest footage at…
Brazil’s presidential candidates push to have one another disqualified ahead of run-off
Both candidates in Brazil's presidential election called for their rival's disqualification Tuesday over allegations of social media malfeasance, according to court filings.…
Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro clash in bitter debate ahead of election run-off
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro traded personal attacks in a heated presidential debate on Sunday, a week before a closely…
Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal
US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money…
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee for allegedly bugging San Francisco office
The FBI said on Wednesday it has arrested a Saudi national employed as an engineer at OpenAI on suspicions that he had bugged a conference room at the company's San Francisco…
Trump's crackdown on migrants: New documentary investigates ICE operations
A new documentary from our sister channel France Télévisions explores US President Donald Trump's relentless crackdown on immigration and the agency carrying it out – United…
Some Brazilians long associated with the left now shift towards Flavio Bolsonaro
In the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections, Flavio Bolsonaro got the most votes in 15 electoral districts in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, compared with 9 for Lula.…
Peter Zalmayev: 'Ukraine was showing all sorts of cards that Trump took away and gave to Putin'
Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. And he warns, "I'm seeing, I'm smelling a Yalta II.…
US sanctions on ICC are 'a shock' and 'unacceptable', Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) hours after her award as "a…
Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom
Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the…
Trump campaigns in deep-red states, fearing Democratic wave
The midterm elections are just two weeks away in the United States and Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Polls showing…
Trump campaigning in Republican strongholds amid slide in polls
With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024. Despite what he says, it’s a sign…
AI on the ballot? Voters in US midterms revolt against data centres
Two weeks out from the US midterm elections, there's bipartisan pushback against data centres that suck the water and power out of communities. Just two years ago, ChatGPT was…
US midterm elections: Trump approval rating falls to new low
With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans are at…
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in victory for PM Carney
Voters in oil-rich Alberta overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation, with early results on Tuesday delivering a boost to…
Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base
Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil,…
Brazil court orders Meta to prove it gives Lula, Bolsonaro campaign content equal treatment
Brazil’s top electoral court has given Meta 24 hours to prove it is treating campaign content from incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro…
Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens
Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said. Premier…
Atlanta’s iconic tavern marks Georgia’s past with an eye on future as midterms approach
Since it was established in 1956, Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta has hosted legendary Democratic leaders while its founder played a key role in the city’s move from a Republican to…
‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms
“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced US President Donald Trump’s policies,…
Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan…
Musk says Zelensky should 'go' as doubts grow over US support for Ukraine
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" after Kyiv raised doubts over US support for his country against the Russian invasion. A…
'Thanks a lot, Trump': Wyoming conservatives divided ahead of US midterms
Famous for its cowboy culture, Wyoming is the least populated, the most rural and the most conservative of all the US states. With two weeks to go until the midterm elections, our…
Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming…
No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United States
Following US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number…
Haiti: Capoeira classes aim to promote peace
An association in Haiti is organising capoeira classes – an Afro-Brazilian martial art – in an attempt to reduce community violence and promote social reintegration. The Observers…
Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role
A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he…
Trump sparks outrage over AI tiger video after sharing footage of fatal UK attack
US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after sharing the distressing footage of a 23-year-old man with mental illness being fatally mauled by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife…
Thousands of Colombians march against new right-wing president's policies
Thousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations…
Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over bribery allegations
US President Donald Trump asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged she sought $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay personal…
Midterms 2026: Georgia's Ossof-Collins showdown lies at the heart of the battle for US Senate
In Georgia, Democrat Jon Ossoff’s seat is one of the key contests in the US mid-term elections on 3 November. In this state, which was won by Donald Trump in 2024, the incumbent…
In Brazil, thousands march fearing return of Bolsonaro presidency
Thousands of young Brazilians have taken to the streets to support President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and voice fears of a return to power for the Bolsonaro political movement,…
Teen shooter kills three children and teacher at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday before being killed by a community member who pursued him…
'We're done': Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as 'only leverage' for peace talks
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. As Zelensky declares Ukraine "done" with Trump's…
Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he…
Trump cancels livestreaming of Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked…
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores deny US torture charges as 'false accusations'
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new torture charges brought against them by US authorities, calling them…
Trump waives fresh sanctions against Russia in new low for Ukraine ties
US President Donald Trump on Friday put a sweeping package of sanctions and tariffs targeting Russian energy revenues on hold, saying the waiver was in the country's national…
In Phoenix, young ultra-conservatives look to carry on Charlie Kirk’s legacy
More than a year after the assassination of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk in September 2025, young activists from the organisation he co-founded, Turning Point USA, are…
Lula's party to file complaint against Meta over Brazil election interference
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s party plans to file a complaint against Meta with the Organisation of American States alleging election interference, his campaign…
US midterms: Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats
Ten days out from the elections that will determine control of the closely divided Congress, Barack Obama took to the campaign trail to accuse the Republican president of…
'Lula accustomed to negotiating tough bargains': Campaign promises collide with right-wing Congress
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House's Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula's campaign reinvention, youth…
Presidential runoff under way in Brazil
Brazil is also heading to the polls today for a run-off vote that will decide who leads the country. The race is on a knife edge between incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio…
Brazil's Lula thanks voters for his victory, Bolsonaro does not recognise the results
It is the first time in Brazil's history since the return of democracy in the country that a candidate who lost in the first round managed to come back and win in the runoff. The…
Obama hits campaign trail for democrats
With less than two weeks to go before the US midterm elections, former President Barack Obama has hit the campaign trail, rallying support for Democratic candidates in the key…
Polls open in Brazil presidential runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff…
What to know as Brazilians choose between Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro in tense presidential run-off
Brazilians are set on Sunday to choose between leftist incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-off vote of a deeply…
Donald Trump challenges Alaska Senate trace
With the US midterm elections less than two weeks away, concerns are growing over whether President Donald Trump would accept a major Republican defeat. Trump has called for legal…
US seeks to topple Cuba's government
And now, in a rather surprising development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directly urging Cubans to cooperate with the CIA. Havana has responded by mocking what it calls…
Fake AI images of protester go viral after woman punched at Trump's Ohio rally
A protester who heckled US President Donald Trump at his midterm rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was physically assaulted and removed from the event, but fake AI-generated photos…
Emirati diplomat could become next UN chief despite human rights concerns
Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of its former envoy Lana Nusseibeh to be the next UN Secretary General. They say electing a…
Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race, telling…
New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate
New York's city council voted Thursday in favor of a measure to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a tourist attraction that has been controversial for years. Mayor Zohran…
Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil's presidential run-off goes down to the wire
Brazil's future is within the margin of error ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff: most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent…
Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Powering up the Black vote to counter Trump's meddling
President Donald Trump's push to redistrict congressional maps and a Georgia state election law disproportionately affecting African Americans are aimed at diluting the power of…
Brazil's sprawling favelas require long-term urban planning solutions
As Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday for the second round of presidential elections, our correspondents take us to the heart of the country's favelas, where residents live in…
Trump admin 'destroying' US democracy with 'autocratic, terrorist version of Christian nationalism'
François Picard welcomes former US Assistant Secretary of Defense Jim Townsend and former US Air Force officer Michael (Mikey) Weinstein, founder and president of the Military…
Ahead of US and Israeli elections, 3-day joint attack on Iran 'would not radically change conflict'
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Federico Donelli, Associate Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the University of…
United-States : Backlash over controversial Ohio midterms campaign ad
The backlash over an Ohio campaign advertisement attacking Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor, spread beyond the state's borders Thursday, causing fresh headaches for…
Trump says US may launch ‘another little Epic Fury’ attack on Iran
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his country may launch “another little Epic Fury” on Iran, referring to the joint Israeli-American military operation that sparked the war…