Brazil extended voting in its tight presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro after campaigns raised concerns about transportation and heavy rain. Results are expected after polls close at 7 p.m. local time.
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A flood watch remains in effect for much of the Four Corners region after rising rivers forced evacuations and hundreds of rescues in New Mexico. More heavy rain could arrive Sunday as communities contend with damage, sewage-contaminated mud and power outages.
María Corina Machado says she is back in Venezuela after months away. Her return comes as acting President Delcy Rodríguez remains in power and no presidential election is scheduled.
Israel’s first parliamentary election since the Oct. 7 attacks puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership before voters. His supporters emphasize security, while opponents demand accountability and a change in government.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain should debate a return to EU free movement as part of a wider reset with Brussels. The proposal has drawn sharply different responses ahead of a November summit.
Israel plans to close all West Bank land crossings on election day while restricting Palestinian workers’ movement. Its operation in Hebron has displaced about 2,000 people, according to Israel’s defence minister.
French authorities arrested nearly 1,000 people after mass demonstrations over living costs and school conditions ended in clashes. Officials said the disorder was less severe than the rioting that followed protests a week earlier.
Police recovered 10 bodies after gunmen attacked Binnari village in Nigeria’s Taraba State. Survivors reported at least 20 dead, while Amnesty International gave higher figures.