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Brazil's Lula clinches poll victory, Bolsonaro seeks to annul election

Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched a re-election victory, but his rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.

Stocks sink as traders brace for tech earnings, central bank decisions

Asian stocks slipped Monday as the dour mood that sullied last week's trading continued, with investors gearing up for a crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings.

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'Full circle': Sunak's roots a point of pride for Indians

Many Indians are delighting in the elevation of Rishi Sunak -- a practising Hindu with Punjabi roots -- as British prime minister, in a milestone year for the subcontinental country's relationship with its former colonial ruler.

Rebuilding Ukraine a 'generational task' that begins now: Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that rebuilding Ukraine was a "generational task" that must start immediately, even as Russia's invasion rages on.

Turkey police raid pro-Kurdish news outlets, detain journalists

Turkish police on Tuesday searched the premises of several pro-Kurdish media outlets and raided journalists' houses in Istanbul and other cities including in the Kurdish-majority southeast -- a move blasted by rights advocates as censorship.

Truckers and gallows humour: Ragtag army in battle for Kherson

The two old friends worked as truck drivers before picking up assault rifles. Their commander was an office manager.

Hong Kong, Shanghai fall again on China worries as other markets mixed

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks saw big swings Tuesday following the previous day's rout after Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power in China, while other markets fought to maintain a rally fuelled by hopes of a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

'The child will be sent to an orphanage': a Ukrainian nurse's Russian prison ordeal

Ukrainian nurse Viktoria Obidina spent over five months in Russian captivity, forced to drink dirty water, endure beatings and hunger.

Roma inclusion in Europe 'too slow': study

Deplorable living conditions, gloomy prospects at school and at work: the situation of Roma communities in Europe has not improved despite EU objectives to facilitate their integration, a report by the bloc's rights agency said on Tuesday.

Most Asia markets rise on Fed bets as Hong Kong, Shanghai struggle

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks saw big swings Tuesday following the previous day's rout after Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power in China, while other Asian markets extended gains on hopes the Federal Reserve will slow down its pace of rate hikes.

Tough odds for Macau as casinos pray for a pandemic shift

When Pinky Tam lost her job in Macau last year, she found herself among the many thousands cast adrift as the city's casino industry crumbled beneath the twin forces of politics and a pandemic.

Italy's PM is a trailblazer, just don't call her feminist

In her rapid rise through Italian politics, Giorgia Meloni has repeatedly shattered the glass ceiling and has now become the first woman premier in the still staunchly patriarchal country.

Moscow theatre siege survivors haunted two decades on

Twenty years after Chechen separatists seized a crowded theatre in Moscow, spurring a hostage standoff that ended with more than one hundred dead, the survivors are haunted by the memories and plagued by unanswered questions.

Megayacht sparks warnings Hong Kong could become Russia haven

The recent visit of a Russian megayacht to Hong Kong has sparked warnings from corruption investigators that the city could become a haven for oligarchs and officials hiding from Western sanctions.

Vote could hobble Biden foreign policy but Ukraine shift seen unlikely

Kevin McCarthy, who could soon be second in line to the White House, startled US allies when he warned that his Republican Party would no longer write a "blank check" to Ukraine.

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank: Palestinian ministry

Four Palestinians were killed and nearly 20 others injured early Tuesday in a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

Amnesty urges ICC probe of possible Gaza war crimes

Amnesty International on Tuesday called for an International Criminal Court (ICC) probe into possible war crimes committed in August by both Israeli forces and Palestinian militants during deadly fighting in Gaza.

Stocks mostly up as Sunak poised to become new British PM

European and US stocks rose Monday as markets reacted to the news that former finance minister Rishi Sunak was to become Britain's new prime minister.

US left-wing lawmakers urge Biden to negotiate on Ukraine

Left-wing US lawmakers on Monday urged President Joe Biden to seek a negotiated settlement with Russia to end the Ukraine war including by exploring security arrangements acceptable to both sides.

Trump family business fraud trial opens

The trial of Donald Trump's family business on fraud and tax evasion charges began in New York on Monday, with the former US president immediately dismissing as it as a political stunt.

Greening global economy brings dependence on critical minerals

After nearly a century of geopolitical tension over access to oil, experts worry that the global transition to clean energy is creating new dependencies on the critical minerals needed for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries.

US sanctions target Nicaragua gold mining

The United States imposed sanctions on a Nicaraguan state gold mining operation Monday, saying it finances the regime of President Daniel Ortega and his wife Vice President Rosario Murillo.

Stocks, pound up as Sunak poised to become new British PM

Global stocks and the pound climbed on Monday as markets reacted to the news that former finance minister Rishi Sunak was to become Britain's new prime minister.

No comeback yet, but UK's Johnson vows still 'much to offer'

Even after failing to pull off a sensational return to Downing Street within weeks of being forced out, Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson still made plain he is eyeing a political comeback.

Rishi Sunak triumphs to become UK's new prime minister

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Monday won the battle for leadership of Britain's Conservative party and will become the country's first prime minister of colour.

Rishi Sunak, set to be the UK's first Hindu PM

Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives' new leader, has capped a stunning political comeback that marks a dramatic rise to power for the son of immigrants from Britain's old empire.

Stocks, pound up as Sunak to become new British PM

Global stocks and the pound climbed Monday as markets reacted to the news that former finance minister Rishi Sunak would become Britain's new prime minister.

Russia claims Ukraine 'dirty bomb' in final stages

Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine was in the "final stages" of developing a so-called dirty bomb to use against Moscow's forces, allegations Kyiv said were "absurd" and could signal Russia's battlefield plans.

Rishi Sunak to become Britain's new prime minister

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Monday won the battle for leader of Britain's Conservative party and will become the country's first prime minister of colour.

Japan minister quits after scrutiny over links to religious sect

A Japanese minister resigned Monday following scrutiny over his links to a religious sect that is under pressure over ties with top politicians after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

UK's Sunak poised to become PM as Johnson exits race

British Conservative Rishi Sunak was on Monday poised to become prime minister and the country's first leader of colour, after a dramatic decision by Boris Johnson to abandon a political comeback bid.

Shakhtar urge Iran be replaced by Ukraine at World Cup

Iran should be thrown out of this year's football World Cup and replaced by Ukraine over the alleged use of Iranian drones by Russia in its war against Kyiv, according to a top Ukrainian club official.

Will Bibi make a comeback in Israel's vote next week?

A week before Israel's fifth general election in less than four years, one question dominates: will the hawkish ex-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu return to power?

European stocks, pound up awaiting new British PM

European stocks and the pound climbed Monday as markets awaited confirmation that former finance minister Rishi Sunak would become Britain's new prime minister.

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