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Brazil

Private jet and cover-ups: US Secretary of State Rubio and Argentine President Milei are behind Bolsonaro's escape.

The defeated candidate arrived in Florida, first by walking into Argentina, then boarding a flight from Ecuador.

epa13336759 An employee of the Israel Central Elections Committee walks past a large screen that shows live results at the counting headquarters in the Israeli parliament Knesset in Jerusalem, 28 October 2026. The Israel Central Elections Committee is the final stage of counting the votes of the Israel legislative election day results. As the country is in a political deadlock, what appears to be a tie between the Netanyahu bloc and the opposition bloc. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the vote

Israeli elections: Netanyahu's bloc leads by five seats, Herzog takes the lead.

The president meets with Bibi and Eisenkot, the possibility of a unity government. And there's the unknown factor of the Arab parties.

epaselect epa13336924 The scene of a collision between two high-speed trains, Iryo and AVE, in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, 28 October 2026. At least 64 people have been killed in the accident, according to local authorities. EPA/CHEMA MOYA

the train accident

Tragedy in Spain: A Sassari native is among seven Italians involved. Two Italians are missing, one in the hospital.

At least 68 people died in the collision between two high-speed trains on the Madrid-Seville line. Updates from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Scontro fra due treni vicino a Toledo (foto Ansa/Epa)

Spain

Train collision in Toledo: "More than 60 victims." The Foreign Ministry reports an Italian citizen among the missing.

A high-speed train departing from Madrid and headed for Seville reportedly collided with another train stationary on the tracks. The Spanish government blamed it on "human error."

Foreign Affairs

Israeli elections: Netanyahu bloc ahead but without governing majority

The vote is halfway through. The opposition holds 49 seats, with Arab parties holding the balance.

epa13335325 Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu react to the first exit polls at a Likud party election event in Jerusalem, 27 October 2026. Israelis headed to the polls in the first nationwide 26th Knesset (legislative) elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the elections

Exit poll shows Israel split: Netanyahu's Likud holds firm, but Eisenkot's bloc leads.

With the polls closed, no majority emerged. Arab parties boomed.

Brazil

Bolsonaro Jr. fled to Florida with his wife and daughters: Trump will grant him political asylum.

The defeated candidate has left the country: in deep legal trouble, his immunity will expire in February

the mystery

Monaco mystery: Prince Albert's nephew found dead; investigation opened

Mourning in the Principality, the cause is under investigation. Antoine de Massy was 29 years old; his body was found in a park.

the war

Russia continues to target Ukraine. The ceasefire in Oleshky is in effect.

Zelensky: "A strike with sixteen ballistic missiles and 280 drones was launched overnight." Another bridge in Kiev was hit.

epa13332033 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech after winning the election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 25 October 2026. Lula won the presidential runoff election against Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). EPA/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA

after the accusations

Brazil: Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula's victory

Signs of easing after the defeated candidate declared: "I will ask for the vote to be annulled."

epa13328207 A person walks in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026. Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the elections

Israel goes to the polls: Former General Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu

This is the first election since the attacks of October 7, 2023. The former general is considered the favorite to win over the outgoing prime minister.

epa13325733 Ukrainians (rear) show portraits of their missing relatives to released prisoners of war (POWs) following a prisoner swap at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, 23 October 2026, amid the Russian invasion. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 270 POWs each. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the return of 270 citizens, including 261 military personnel and nine civilians, most of whom had been held captive since 2022. EPA/STRINGER

the point of view

Ukraine, Russia, and the humanitarian truce: but where is the political outcome?

The evacuation of civilians is a priority, but without concrete diplomatic negotiations and security guarantees the suspension of hostilities risks remaining temporary.