Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
26 October 2026
11 articles: 26 October 2026 – 26 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
How to stun the world in 20 days: Lula halts pro-Trump wave with Brazil turnaround
The veteran leftist leader pulled off a stunning comeback to snap a streak of seven straight conservative wins in presidential elections in the region since President Donald Trump returned to office.
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pbs.org
Incumbent Lula is declared winner of Brazil's election as Bolsonaro rejects results
Bolsonaro quickly refused to concede defeat and asked for the election results to be annulled after an evening of chaos at some polling places that followed a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.
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euronews.com
Trump considers Orbán as UN chief, WSJ reports
The WSJ reports that Trump administration officials are floating former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general, potentially backed by the US, Russia and China, though nothing is confirmed and his selection remains uncertain.
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nbcnews.com
What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
As Israelis go to the polls Tuesday in the first nationwide election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, the Trump ally is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decadeslong political career.
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thenationaldesk.com
Trump goes off on HBO host Bill Maher in the longest TRUTH Social rant he's ever posted
President Donald Trump went on his longest TRUTH Social rant on Sunday bashing HBO host Bill Maher.
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nbcnews.com
Delegations meet in Iran with Middle East on edge over potential for renewed fighting
Israeli and American leaders have been sharpening their threats ahead of elections in both countries, while Iranian leaders have remained defiant.
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chosun.com
Le Pen: rioters pay, France not Mexico
Le Pen: rioters pay, France not Mexico National Rallys Le Pen vows strict law enforcement, border controls amid unrest
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theguardian.com
‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes
Families forced to flee as Netanyahu tries to prove security credentials after two Israeli soldiers killed days before election
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abcnews.com
Singer Chris Brown to be sentenced over bottle attack at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is to be sentenced Monday over brawling at a London nightclub in 2003
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i24news.tv
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro | LIVE BLOG - i24NEWS
Egypt approves defensive support for Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks Egypt's parliament authorised on Monday sending defensive military support to Saudi Arabia to protect the country from attacks by the Houthis in Yemen. It's unclear what this support would be comprised of, but Sisi said on Wednesday that any support would be strictly defensive and would not "include an atatck on Yermen."
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jpost.com
Donald Trump backs Orban for UN secretary-general with Russia, China support | The Jerusalem Post
According to the report, Washington believes, based on previous discussions, that Russia and China would also back Orban, potentially making him a joint candidate supported by all three powers.
