Watch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president's son
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Around 90,000 properties are without power after Scotland and north England is battered by strong winds.

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government