Top News – World
Press review · Monday, 26 October 2026
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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.
+1 source- nbcnews.comHow 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.
- nbcnews.comHow to stun the world in 20 days: Lula halts pro-Trump wave with Brazil turnaround
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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.
+1 source- jpost.comDonald 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.
- jpost.comDonald Trump backs Orban for UN secretary-general with Russia, China support | The Jerusalem Post
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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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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
