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Brazil's electoral court declared Lula the winner, Folha and O Globo report

Folha and O Globo reported the TSE declared Lula reelected. At 9:23 p.m. BRT, with 99.85% of polling stations counted, Lula had 51.76% of valid votes and Flávio Bolsonaro 48.24%, TSE data show.

Oct. 25, 2026 · Updated Oct. 25, 2026 · 14 sources

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Iran says messages still reach Washington as Trump ties the war's end to nuclear capability

A June deal aimed to restore Hormuz shipping and lift the US blockade. The blockade is still enforced.

Oct. 25, 2026 · Updated Oct. 25, 2026 · 17 sources