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Trump says won’t ‘take sides’ in Brazil election, but calls it a ‘disgrace’
Comments come after Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro fled to Miami in US and claimed, without evidence, that vote was stolen.
Houthi forces claim six attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.
Trump administration renews bid to block Alaska election results
The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.
Trump cancels Iowa, Kansas midterm events, opts for ‘tele-rallies’
The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in nearly 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.
Flash floods kill five in Syria
Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.
Israel election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
Opposition explores options to form coalition as no party secures the 61 seats required for parliamentary majority.
Trump administration attempts to take down leak of ICE personnel data
An Icelandic web company, FlokiNET, has defended the data’s publication as satisfying a ‘legitimate’ public interest.
Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Faculty vote will continue until next Friday and could send message that school’s president has lost their confidence.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening
Gaza’s Health Ministry says dozens died awaiting treatment abroad as Israeli attacks continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.
Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access
Fighting has forced more than 281,000 people from their homes in Yemen since the beginning of August, the UN said.
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