Machado Returns to Venezuela

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after nearly 10 months in exile. She is seeking to press for new elections and challenge leaders who have sidelined her, a return unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez.

Brazil Heads to a Close Presidential Runoff

Brazilians vote in a runoff pitting leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The incumbent lost the first round, and the race is described as narrow and unpredictable.

Serbia Votes Amid Student-Led Challenge

Serbians are voting for a new parliament as a student-led movement seeks to unseat Aleksandar Vučić, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade. Early reports point to record high turnout.

Israel Election Set for Tuesday

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday to choose the country's next government, a vote shaped by the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks and years of war. Coalition talks can take weeks, months or longer after the vote.

West Bank Crossings to Close on Election Day

The Israeli Defense Forces will close West Bank crossings on election day and restrict movement of Palestinian workers, amid an escalating crackdown. Reports also describe thousands expelled from Hebron.

Strikes Hit Islamic University in Gaza City

Two Israeli strikes hit the Islamic University in Gaza City, killing three people, including students and security guards.

Protests Spread Across Europe

Mass demonstrations took place in France and several other European cities, including Milan, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana. Protesters cited issues ranging from school funding to economic inequality, and police deployed heavily in France to prevent a repeat of recent violence.

Gabon Restores Social Media Access

Gabon has restored access to social media after an eight-month ban. Authorities had said online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition condemned the ban as an abuse of power.

Gunmen Kill at Least 10 in North-East Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 10 villagers and looted shops in north-east Nigeria. Police are searching for other casualties, and officials warn the death toll could rise.

El Salvador Disputes Haiti Bodies

El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele said bodies delivered to soldiers in Haiti are not those of Salvadorans abducted last week, as the search for the missing continues.

Trump Tariff Pause Divides U.S. Cattle Industry

A tariff pause announced by the Trump administration has angered some U.S. ranchers and boosted Brazilian beef imports. The move added uncertainty to a cattle industry already facing volatile conditions.

AI Access Gap Could Widen Global Inequality

A UN official warns that unequal access to artificial intelligence could deepen global inequality, with poorer nations at risk of being left behind.

Police AI Tools Raise Discrimination Concerns

Researchers warn that AI tools used by police learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight.

Musk and Ukraine Dispute Starlink Terms

SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection after a service disruption, with Elon Musk accusing Ukraine of violating the terms of service by using the network for military activity. Ukraine had said drones using Starshield were back to normal speeds.

Back-to-Back Storms Disrupt UK and Ireland

Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and flooding. A man was killed by a falling tree in Scotland, and an amber wind warning remains in place until Sunday evening.

Storm Boelo Causes Widespread Incidents

About 350 incidents, including fallen trees and flooding, were reported to the Department for Infrastructure. Flight disruption and power cuts left thousands without electricity.