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Lula has challenged Flavio Bolsonaro to make his financial records public ahead of Brazil’s election. The call places the transparency of Flavio Bolsonaro’s finances at the centre of the electoral contest, with Lula urging him to disclose the records publicly.

Tate McRae and Lexi Rivera have been compared in a style-focused “Who’d You Rather?” vote after both appeared wearing boat captain caps. The pair’s sailor-inspired looks have prompted a question over which outfit made the stronger impression, with the comparison framed around choosing between the two stars. Fans are being invited to vote for their preferred look, while the alternative is described as going “overboard”.

Fabian Hurzeler is reportedly not interested in leaving Brighton for Manchester United at present, despite increasing speculation over Michael Carrick’s position at Old Trafford. A report on the German coach’s situation says Hurzeler is “happy” at Brighton and has no plans to leave the club. United are understood to be considering their options as pressure continues to build on Carrick. Brighton are keen to retain Hurzeler, whose side are currently third in the table. After difficult periods during the past couple of years, the project has begun to take shape since the summer and has attracted interest from bigger clubs.…

The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains too close to call as early voting gets under way, with recent polls showing only a narrow gap between the two candidates. Paxton, the state’s attorney general, is seeking the seat held by Republican Senator John Cornyn, while Talarico is a Democratic state representative. The contest has emerged as one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 US midterm elections. The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project survey put Talarico on 50% and Paxton on 47% among likely voters. The poll, conducted between September 25…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway as the two sides seek to advance peace talks. The meeting is aimed at making progress towards a resolution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Christina Applegate has revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than five years after being told she had the chronic condition. The 54-year-old actor shared the news during a double episode of her podcast, MeSsy, which she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Applegate said she had taken a break from the programme to process the discovery. She said the issue came to light after her doctor decided to stop an infusion treatment and monitor how her B cells responded. When the cell count did not change, doctors began investigating her diagnosis and eventually told her she had never had MS.…

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, has died at the age of 42 at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, her family have said. She died on September 21, according to her obituary. The cause and manner of death have not been disclosed. Kennedy, a mother of three, suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2020 which left her permanently paralysed, although the circumstances of the injury have never been made public. Her family said she had devoted her working life to early childhood education and described her as being “blessed with a formidable intellect, dry wit, and beauty”. Kennedy…

A new poll suggests Republicans face greater political blame than Democrats over tax breaks for technology companies, as voters voice growing concern about artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centres ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Forty-seven per cent of respondents associated the Republican Party with providing tax incentives to tech companies, more than double the 21 per cent who linked the issue to Democrats. The survey was conducted by PF Global. Voters were also more likely to support candidates who want to remove tax incentives for data centres supporting the AI boom. About one in five said…

Netflix is due to report its third-quarter results after the US market closes on Tuesday, as the streaming company faces intensifying competition, slower subscriber growth and a major restructuring of its workforce. Analysts polled by LSEG expect the period ending on 30 September to produce earnings of 82 US cents per share and revenue of $12.87 billion. The results come days after Netflix said it would cut about 6% of its workforce, equivalent to roughly 1,000 employees. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is also leaving the role. The company is contending with stagnating viewership and growing competition from platforms including…

Jalen Hurts’ season is over after the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was diagnosed with more serious blood clots in his lungs, prompting questions about the team’s decision to allow him to play in London after an earlier clot was discovered. Hurts was initially diagnosed with a superficial blood clot and was hospitalised. He was later cleared to play before travelling to London with the Eagles. After returning to Philadelphia with the team, further blood clots were found in his lungs. The diagnosis has brought his season to an abrupt end. Questions over Jalen Hurts’ treatment The central issue is whether the…