Brazil Heads to a Presidential Runoff

Nearly 159 million people are set to vote on Sunday in a runoff between leftwing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. A new poll shows the two candidates about even after the race tightened in recent days.

Serbia Holds Early Election With Student Challenge

Serbia is voting in an early parliamentary election in which students have selected candidates to run. The vote is seen as a test of whether the populist government led by Aleksandar Vucic, in power for 14 years, will face a serious challenge.

Netanyahu Seeks Re-election With a Hawkish Image

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-election after the October 7 attacks damaged his image as a security leader. Ahead of the vote, he is presenting a new, more hawkish version of himself to voters.

Kim Jong Un Crosses New North Korea-China Bridge

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed a newly built bridge linking North Korea and China. The crossing marks the bridge's use as a connection between the two neighbours.

Israeli Raids Displace Thousands in Hebron

Israeli forces demolished homes in Hebron after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, with more than 2,000 people forced from their homes. The city has been closed, and Israeli forces have arrested dozens across the West Bank.

Gunmen Attack Church During Funeral in Jordan

Three gunmen fired on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral on Friday. Seven people were killed and 40 wounded, according to reports.

Ukraine's Starlink Service Returns to Normal Speeds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions. The slowdowns had affected Ukraine's military and drone operations.

Water Crisis Deepens in Besieged Yemeni City

Drinking water supplies are dwindling in Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has faced water problems for over a decade, but conditions have worsened in recent weeks.

Hundreds of Thousands March Across France

Hundreds of thousands of people marched in France amid heavy security. Marches were largely peaceful until evening, when police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Paris and Marseille.

Looting Hits Marseille's Paradise Street

Looters ravaged a commercial avenue on Paradise Street in Marseille, France's second-largest city. Merchants fear that more unrest could follow.

About 25,000 Rally in Madrid for Pension Scheme

Around 25,000 people rallied in Madrid in support of Spain's state pension scheme. Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.

Italy Deploys Soldiers Ahead of Milan Protests

The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to Milan, the country's financial hub, ahead of anticipated unrest. Protesters have rallied in the city.

Storm Boelo Brings Severe Gales to Northern Britain

Storm Boelo, the second named storm to hit in two days, is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Gusts of up to 80mph are forecast, and trains have been cancelled.

Second Ebola Death Confirmed in Kenya

A 65-year-old woman has become the second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya. She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Model Suggests Mars Cloud May Show Unseen Physics

A new model suggests a cloud on Mars stretching about 1,000 miles may involve ice-forming physics that has never been directly observed in nature.

NASA Updates Moon Lander Plans and Resolves Orion Issue

NASA has updated its plans for lander vehicles to be used in Moon landings and has resolved a long-running problem with the Orion spacecraft. The agency says it has the mandate, resources and stakeholder support to proceed.