Lula wins fourth term in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
Posted on Monday October 26, 2026

President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.

Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes 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.

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

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.