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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Bullet left on Victorian Labor minister’s car with ‘RAT’ etched on to it

Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen Haines Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s emergency services minister says he fears for his…

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Brazil Vote Dispute: Claims and Facts

Lula leads the Brazilian count, and a court order extending voting has sparked a dispute. What is claimed, what is known, and why the polls missed. The post Brazil Vote Dispute: Claims and Facts appeared first on The Rio Times .

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Yobe Airport bailout, money badly spent

President Tinubu’s proposed N100.5bn Yobe Airport bailout is a poor use of public funds amid pressing needs in education and healthcare, says a Punch edito Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-airport-bailout-money-badly-spent/

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Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric in fierce attack on El-Sayed

Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

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Reps propose commission to track, manage FG assets

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to establish a National Public Assets Management Commission to track, value, and manage all FG assets. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-propose-commission-to-track-manage-fg-assets/

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$7bn seaport deal: Ogun youths endorse Tinubu, APC candidates

A youth group in Ogun State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates for 2027, citing the proposed $7bn Gateway Deep Sea Port project. Read More…

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Fulani leaders seek ranches, 30% farm budget allocation

Fulani leaders have urged President Tinubu to allocate 30% of the agricultural budget to the livestock ministry and establish pilot ranches across Nigeria. Read More…

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Hamzat banks on Tinubu’s legacy, promises to fix Lagos gaps

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s 2027 governorship campaign will build on President Tinubu’s legacy while promising to fix gaps in the state’s develo Read More…

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Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid Hebron

Trump's statement comes as Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'.

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Tillis says it’s ‘appropriate to take a look at’ Alaska ballot with two Dan Sullivans running

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday said it was “appropriate to take a look at” the outcome of the Alaska Senate race with two candidates with similar names on the ballot, which prompted a Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit. “Alaska has a…

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The presidential election in Brazil is a test of Trump’s power as a kingmaker.