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Brazil runoff live updates: Lula speaks after historic victory over Flávio Bolsonaro
Leftist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated the far-right senator and was elected president of Brazil for a fourth non-consecutive termFull report: Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president over Flávio BolsonaroLive second round resultsThe local electoral court ordered the immediate restoration of 100% of the bus fleet and ordered the arrest of the municipal transport secretary, Pablo Souza, on suspicion of an electoral offence and disobeying court orders. The arrest warrant could not be carried out, however, because he is in Paris on what the city government described as an "official mission", and is not expected to return to Brazil until Monday.Late in the afternoon, Flávio Bolsonaro also filed requests for voting to be extended by two hours in cities in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and Santa Catarina, but because of heavy rain that he said had prevented voters from turning out. Continue reading...
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro
Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to BolsonaroLula wins election in stunning comeback – live updatesLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power.With nearly 99% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.75% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival's 48.25%. Continue reading...
Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.
Best Smartphones with 1TB Storage in India (2026): iPhone Duo, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and More
There are multiple flagship and foldable smartphones that are offered with 1TB of storage in India in 2026. For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was launched in India and other global markets on September 9 as the flagship handset from Apple, positioned below the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which features a larger battery and a bigger display. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most premium Galaxy S series phone from the South Korean tech giant. The smartphone gets a redesigned rear camera unit, with a 200-megapixel primary shooter. Like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Duo is offered with up to 2TB of internal storage. It gets a dual 48-megapixel rear camera system.
Best Earbuds Under Rs 20,000 in India From JBL, Samsung, Apple, Sony and Sennheiser
Wireless earbuds under Rs. 20,000 now offer features such as active noise cancellation, spatial audio, high-resolution audio support and multipoint connectivity. This roundup covers five options from JBL, Samsung, Sennheiser, Apple and Sony, with different approaches to sound and everyday use. The JBL Tour Pro 3 features a touchscreen charging case, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro support head gestures. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 focus on high-resolution playback, and the Apple and Sony models offer their own noise control and audio features.
Lara Croft is 30! We look at the video game icon's biggest blunders
We all know the highlights of the tomb raider's storied career – but what about the lowlights? We dig deep to unearth the archaeologist's less glorious momentsHappy birthday, Lara! This month marks 30 years since Ms Croft first swan-dived into our lives with her unique blend of athletic prowess, archaeological expertise and giant knockers. More than 100 million Tomb Raider games have been sold since. We all remember the good times: the bold design and sheer playability of the original titles; the establishment of Lara as a 90s icon, embodying both lads' mag culture and girl power; the way she made games cool, even appearing on the cover of the Face. We've had blockbuster movies, big budget reboots, and shiny reissues. And who could forget the time we got to powerwash her house?But no one gets to 30 without a few skeletons in the closet – or in Lara's case, butlers in the freezer. So here's a look at the darker parts of her past. Continue reading...
Calgary Stampede crowns 2027 First Nations Princess from the Kainai Nation
Chondra Fox, a 23-year-old jingle dress dancer from the Kainai Nation, was crowned 2027 First Nations Princess on Oct. 25, 2026. Fox, whose Blackfoot name is Naamitapiaakii, is the sixth Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess to hail from the Kainai Nation.
iPhone Duo not waking up for notifications when wearing Apple Watch
Since switching from my iPhone 17 Pro Max to the iPhone Duo, the screen no longer wakes up for notifications when I’m wearing my Apple Watch in Do Not Disturb mode. It worked perfectly for years with my previous iPhones, including the 17 Pro Max, using the exact same settings. Notifications are stil...
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Ultimate Price in India and Specifications Comparison
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max are Oppo and Apple's latest flagship smartphones that were recently launched in India. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 144Hz. The iPhone 18 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion technology that enables a variable 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. On the other hand, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is powered by Apple's latest A20 Pro chipset, which is also built on a 2nm process.
Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.
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Today In History
2005 — Chicago White Sox Win First World Series Since 1917
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros to win the team's first World Series title since 1917. How much do you know about baseball? Shaun Best—Reuters/Alamy
1984 — Release of The Terminator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
The action thriller The Terminator was released in the United States; hugely successful, it made actor Arnold Schwarzenegger a star and established director James Cameron as a bankable filmmaker
1979 — Park Chung Hee assassinated
On this day in 1979, South Korean President Park Chung Hee was assassinated by his lifelong friend Kim Jae Kyu, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, who was sentenced to death for his actions
1970 — Muhammad Ali Returns to Boxing After Vietnam Draft Refusal
Following an absence of more than three years, American boxer Muhammad Ali returned to the ring, defeating Jerry Quarry; Ali had been barred from fighting after he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War
1958 — Boeing 707 Enters Service with Pan Am
America's first jet airliner, the Boeing 707, entered service for Pan American World Airways
1955 — Austria Enacts Constitutional Neutrality Law
In 1955, Austria enacted a constitutional law establishing its perpetual neutrality.
1918 — Ludendorff Resignation Paves Way for WWI Armistice
Prussian General Erich Ludendorff was forced to resign by Emperor William II on Prince Maximilian's advice, in an effort to establish an armistice agreement to end World War I
1916 — Birth of French President François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand, who served two terms (1981–95) as president of France and was the country's first socialist to hold the office, was born in 1916.
1905 — Formation of the St. Petersburg Soviet in 1905
The St. Petersburg soviet (workers' council) was formed during the Russian Revolution of 1905, marking an important step in the revolutionary movement against the tsarist regime.
1881 — Earp Brothers' Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
A feud between the Earp brothers (Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan) and an outlaw gang led by Ike Clanton escalated into a celebrated gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. criminality and famous outlaws quiz National Archives, Washington, D.C
1825 — Opening of the Erie Canal Connecting Great Lakes to NYC
After some eight years of construction, the Erie Canal, which connects the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany, officially opened; its success propelled New York City into a major commercial centre and encouraged canal construction throughout the United States
1813 — Battle of Châteauguay, 1813
British and U.S. troops clashed in the Battle of Châteauguayduring the War of 1812
1795 — Dispersal of the National Convention in France
The National Convention, the assembly that governed France during a pivotal period of the Revolution, was dispersed

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