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France 2426 Oct 2026, 13:38
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Lula wins Brazil election but faces uphill battle to govern

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 13:19
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Belgrade in rapture as Serbian students topple Vucic in significant election

Serbia's student-led movement declared victory in parliamentary elections Sunday ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing populist party. Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed, triggering raucous scenes in the capital as supporters of the movement celebrated the defeat of a government they blamed for deep-rooted corruption.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:47
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Live: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said public order will be maintained in France without the need for a state of emergency, while noting that it was not “off-limits or taboo” if “things were to deteriorate". During a visit to Marseille, Macron promised "concrete" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:35
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Israel braces for national elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) in the first elections since the October 7th attacks in 2023. Unable to vote abroad, expatriate citizens have been flying in from around the world to participate in a vote widely seen as being a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:33
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Football: Who will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

The competition for this year's Ballon d'Or is tougher than ever. Who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé? Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane lead a star-studded field. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle has more.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:25
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Macron vows ‘concrete’ measures to address student demands after unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the government will announce "concrete and strong" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests demanding better education conditions triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to hold a news conference after meeting with high school student unions.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:20
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French PM meets student representatives after weeks of protests

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to meet with high school students on Monday afternoon (October 26) to ease tensions in the country after nearly a month of protests. This follows another meeting in which French president Emmanuel Macron promised a concrete response to demands for better education standards and funding.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 12:13
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Israel: Arab Israeli voters could prove decisive in the upcoming elections

In Israel’s election the vote of Arab Israeli citizens could be crucial for the outcome and fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is standing for re-election. Traditionally voting turnout is lower among Arab Israelis than among the rest of the population. But this time some feel it’s their duty more than ever to cast their ballot given the policies and wars undertaken by Netanyahu.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 11:59
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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis will vote Tuesday (October 27) in the first national elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack in what is widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. He rejected ICC war crimes claims and denied corruption as national elections approach. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 11:50
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Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff: What does it mean for Donald Trump?

Lula defeated on Sunday (October 25) Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election. But rather than conceding, Bolsonaro called for the result to be annulled. As the US midterms approach, the result raises questions about Trump’s influence and how his political allies respond when voters reject them. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor, Douglas Herbert, gives us his analysis.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 11:40
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Israeli election seen as a referendum: For or against Netanyahu?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his country almost continuously for nearly 17 years. But will he manage to retain power following Tuesday's election? Netanyahu's latest term has divided Israeli society more than ever and will be marked by the October 7 attacks, his handling of the conflicts in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, as well as his controversial judicial reform. FRANCE 24's David Gilberg reports, with Lauren Bain.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 11:05
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'An everyday habit': 2.5 billion lines of cocaine snorted in England per year

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 26: Brazilian and international papers react to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidential election victory. Next: The New York Times warns that the war in Iran is entering a dangerous new phase. Also: cocaine consumption and cocaine-related crimes are surging across Britain. Finally, it turns out that wrapping children in cotton wool isn't the best parenting strategy.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 10:10
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Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years

Algeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers and Niamey are building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline after decades of delays.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 09:46
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Brazil: What challenges await Lula in his fourth term as president?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 25). He will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 09:44
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Brazil's Lula wins significant fourth term

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, nearly 81 years old, clinched a fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 26). The leftist leader won 51.7% of the vote, compared to 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed. Bolsonaro has refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 09:41
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Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader Vucic in parliament poll

Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in an significant election on Sunday (October 25) following a near to 70% turnout at polling stations. The snap election followed nearly two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and authoritarianism triggered by the deaths of 16 people when a train station canopy collapsed in the ‌city of Novi Sad in 2024. FRANCE 24's Laurent Rouy tells us more.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 09:33
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Brazil's Lula seals re-election in surprise win

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term in a tight runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday (October 25). The far-right candidate and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro has refused to accept the results and said he would seek to annul the vote.

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 09:31
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‘Congratulations!’: World leaders hail Lula’s election victory in Brazil

The international community on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his stunning re-election in a runoff with right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The region's left-leaning leaders were quick to react as Brazil staved off a conservative wave in many countries while Europeans, such as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, celebrated a "progressive comeback".

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 08:41
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Lula's 'extraordinary victory' faces growing middle class, deeply-entrenched bolsonarismo & Big Tech

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr Felipe Krause, Political Scientist, former Diplomat and Departmental Lecturer in Latin American Studies at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.  Beneath Lula's electoral triumph lies a more complex political reality: the Brazilian hard right has consolidated its influence across state governments and legislative institutions, raising fundamental questions about the balance of power and the future of progressive governance. Lula will be focusing more on "working to keep things from eroding" rather than advancing his progressive agenda, explains Dr. Krause. 'There is more need for economic measures that support the growing middle class."

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France 2426 Oct 2026, 07:41
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Paris welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protests

The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.

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