Brazil Election Runoff Set as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45% in the Oct. 4 first round, setting a Brazil election runoff for Oct. 25 as his Liberal Party gained ground in Congress.
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Politics coverage from The Boston Report, from the White House and Congress to Beacon Hill and Boston City Hall: the policy fights, elections and decisions.
Tigray Capital Mekelle Retaken by Ethiopian Federal Forces
Ethiopian federal troops and allied fighters hold the Tigray capital Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, as Horn of Africa leaders meet in Egypt to urge restraint.
Germany Ukraine Aid: Merz Brings €1.3B and IRIS-T to Kyiv
Germany Ukraine aid tops €1.3 billion as Chancellor Merz visits Kyiv with IRIS-T missiles, interceptor drone funding and energy repair support before winter.
AES ECOWAS Withdrawal Called Irreversible by Sahel
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ministers say the AES ECOWAS withdrawal is irreversible while seeking a new legal partnership with West Africa’s regional bloc.
Eastern Congo M23 Fighting as Remeka Changes Hands
FARDC and allies reportedly retake Remeka in Masisi as eastern Congo M23 fighting continues despite UN ceasefire checks and a Security Council debate.
Japan South Korea Defense Talks After 17-Year Gap
Japan’s GSDF chief visits Seoul for the first time in 17 years, advancing Japan South Korea defense ties after a North Korean East Sea missile launch.
Russian Hybrid Operations Threaten EU and NATO
Ukraine warns Russian hybrid operations target EU and NATO infrastructure and Starlink sites as Secretary General Rutte says Moscow keeps testing allies.
Philippines Batanes Standoff With China Vessel
The Philippines Batanes standoff intensified as the coast guard drove off China research ship Jia Hai Ke 7 and Manila rejected Beijing EEZ sovereignty claims.
Harvard EEOC Lawsuit Targets Faculty Hiring Records
The Harvard EEOC lawsuit filed Sept. 29 seeks faculty hiring and diversity records. Here is what the filing says, how Harvard responded and what comes next.
GREAT Trust Gaza Reconstruction: Companies, Funding
GREAT Trust Gaza reconstruction explained: the 38-page plan, firms named (BCG, Blair Institute), the $70-100B funding model and $71.4B cost estimate.