Brazil’s presidential race heads to an October 25 runoff after Flavio Bolsonaro led Lula da Silva in the first round with 47.03 percent.
Dutch police detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam cybersecurity worker in a ShinyHunters probe tied to claimed FBI data theft.
Russia began a three-day State Duma vote that includes occupied Ukrainian territories and excludes anti-war parties from the party-list race.
Ukraine’s anti-corruption raids point to a wider wartime economy of scam call centers, asset laundering and alleged official protection.
Ilya Remeslo, a former pro-Kremlin blogger turned critic, has been detained following psychiatric evaluation amid charges of spreading false information about Russia's military.
Vladimir Osechkin halts Gulagu.net citing a global human rights crisis and increasing repression in Russia, highlighting structural challenges for activists and international law.
Venezuela’s government and opposition will engage in direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and electoral reforms amid economic and political crises.
Jay Clayton was confirmed as U.S. Director of National Intelligence despite partisan opposition and no prior intelligence experience, highlighting political and structural challenges.
France has imposed stricter Schengen visa rules for Russians, requiring personal submission and biometric data, joining Italy, Spain, and Hungary in tightening EU visa policies.
Hungary’s parliamentary elections saw opposition party Tisa claim a majority, challenging results amid fraud allegations tied to a misleading candidate with the same name as an opposition leader.