Why social media has become an election issue in Brazil’s presidential race
Critics have accused the tech giant Meta of censoring the political campaign of President Lula and favouring Bolsonaro.
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Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.
From: NewsFeed
Indonesians protest over land-clearing fires
Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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Australian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg and remains in critical condition after a car attack outside her office.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada
Most voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu before a closely contested election, Israel PM spokesman confirms.
Mahmoud Khalil takes deportation fight to the US Supreme Court
Lawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal.
Tehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groups
Tehran summons German envoy after two men convicted of trying to kill leaders of Jewish groups, rejects any role.
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Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
Trump signs order launching women’s health division at NIH, White House
First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a ‘transformative moment’ for US women’s health.
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