Politicians

Bolsonaro leadership claim fails to win support from allies in Brazil

Flavio Bolsonaro arriving in Miami, Florida, on Oct 28, after leaving Brazil with his family.

Macron accuses French far right of fomenting spread of racism

French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan address the media in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026. Aurelien Morissard/Pool via REUTERS

Bangladesh sentences Hasina-era minister to death

US Education Secretary spends US$43,000 on new furniture even as she looks to close dept

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s team said her current furniture is worn out and “cannot be configurationally or aesthetically integrated into the agency’s new office space”.

China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies, aged 81

Liu Yandong had served as a member of the Political Bureau of the 17th and 18th Central Committees of the Communist Party of China.

Progressive newcomer shakes up New Zealand politics, evoking Jacinda Ardern

With the traditional blocs deadlocked, the formation of the next government may rest on Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong.

Flavio Bolsonaro’s escape to the US: How it happened

Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarks from a plane after arriving at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida on Oct 28.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29, 2026

Flavio Bolsonaro arriving in the US on Oct 28, with his family, after fleeing Brazil.

After landing in US, Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil’s rightful leader

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro disembarking from a plane with his family after arriving in the US state of Florida on Oct 28.

Spain rail crash came after train ordered to go in error: Minister

Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente said a technical failure had halted all services, but that a train was later ordered to go, in “error”.

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