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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s return to the Brazilian presidency has been challenged after his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro, disputed the result of the presidential run-off. The challenge marks the first hurdle for Lula following his comeback victory, placing the election result under scrutiny. Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula’s competitor in the contest, is contesting the outcome, although no further details of the challenge were provided.

President Trump will campaign for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi on Monday as he seeks to court voters ahead of the midterm elections. The visit will focus on supporting the Republican senator, with further details expected from Skyler Henry.

A California man has been charged with murdering his foster mother, who was battling pancreatic cancer, after prosecutors alleged he poisoned her with fentanyl and tried to seize her fortune. Cedric Von Ferdinand, 34, is accused of killing Nadine Jett, 65, after moving into her Valley Center ranch to care for her during chemotherapy. He allegedly sought control of her 20-acre property and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jett was diagnosed with cancer in August 2023. Prosecutors said she was last seen leaving for a chemotherapy appointment on January 14, 2024, after which Von Ferdinand told relatives she had died…

JetBlue Airways reported a wider third-quarter loss of $257 million as fuel costs surged, although the New York-based carrier said resilient travel demand and stronger fares had helped offset some of the pressure. The loss for the three months to September 30 compared with a $143 million loss in the same period last year. JetBlue’s fuel bill rose 61 per cent to $868 million. Revenue came in at $2.81 billion, broadly in line with Wall Street expectations of $2.82 billion. The airline reported an adjusted loss of 60 cents a share, compared with an expected loss of 55 cents. Joanna…

G Flip decided to end their four-year relationship with Chrishell Stause, despite Stause being the one to announce their split publicly, people close to the former couple have said. Stause revealed on Monday that they had agreed to handle the end of their relationship with love and respect. She became emotional while discussing the breakup, saying she was still in love with G Flip and felt “a little bit like a failure” after their years together. G Flip later addressed the separation, saying they would always love Stause and cherish the memories they had made together. The Australian musician said…

Tottenham are weighing a move for Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his options in the centre of the pitch. The 25-year-old has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs after establishing himself as a key figure in Italy. Da Cunha has become Como captain and played an important role in the club’s progress under Cesc Fabregas. His performances have also reportedly brought him to the attention of the French national team. Tottenham face competition for Lucas Da Cunha The midfielder recently impressed in Como’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United, assisting Nico…

Los Angeles officials have reported sharp falls in homicides and shooting victims over the past four years, with city figures showing a 47% reduction in killings and a 50% drop in people injured by gunfire. The figures compare the period from October 22, 2022, with the same date in 2026. Officials said the decline represented 161 fewer homicide deaths and 573 fewer shooting victims across the city. Mayor Karen Bass announced the figures at the Van Nuys Community Police Station alongside John Lee, chair of the Los Angeles City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Councilwoman Imelda Padilla and representatives of the…

An elderly woman has been rescued from a balcony after a suspicious house fire destroyed a home in Abbotsford, in Sydney’s inner west, and left four people in hospital. Emergency services were called to Weddle Avenue at about 4am on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived, the property was fully alight. The woman had become trapped on the balcony and police used a ladder to bring her to safety. Nearby homes were evacuated while crews tackled the blaze. “Four occupants were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation,” police said. “They have been taken to hospital.” The house was destroyed in…

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave US interest rates unchanged this week, despite persistent inflation and signs that price pressures may be spreading through the wider economy. Most economists and Wall Street analysts anticipate the central bank will keep its benchmark rate within a range of 3.75% to 4% when its latest policy statement is issued on Wednesday. The decision is due at 2pm Eastern Time. The meeting follows the Fed’s first rate increase in three years in September, when officials lifted the federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point. The move increased borrowing costs across…

Donald Trump praised Nicki Minaj’s “beautiful a**” as the rapper joined him on stage at a Republican campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan. Minaj told the crowd: “President Trump, it is an honor to stand with you every single time, and I will continue to support you forever and ever.” She added: “If you run again, I will support you again.” Before inviting her to stand up and show off her figure, Mr Trump remarked on her backside. He had made a similar comment about Republican Ohio Senate candidate Jon Husted, saying: “I looked at his [Husted’s] a**. I’ve never…