The leader of Brazil has yet to concede after his defeat to his leftist opponent on Sunday, raising fears that he could refuse to accept the results and set off unrest.
Month: October 2022
Russian Missile Barrage Targets Kyiv and Other Cities
Ukraine said its forces shot down most of the Russian missiles, in the latest assault aimed at civilian infrastructure.
Will Bolsonaro Dispute the Results of Brazil’s Presidential Election?
President Jair Bolsonaro has spent years attacking Brazil’s democratic institutions.
Brazil Elects Lula, a Leftist Former Leader, in a Rebuke of Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be the country’s next president, officials confirmed, after a long and bitter campaign between the former president and the current far-right leader. It was a rejection of Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right movement and his divisive four years in office.
Turkey and U.N. Push to Revive Grain Deal They Helped Broker
The top E.U. diplomat urged Russia to reverse its decision to suspend participation in the deal that allows for the export of grain from Ukrainian ports, saying it risks worsening a global food crisis.
Seoul Live Updates: As Nation Mourns, a Focus on How a Festive Night Turned Deadly
A crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in a nightlife district killed at least 153 people. Witnesses say police presence was scant, even though people were thronging the streets.
Witnesses Recall a Terrifying Evening in Seoul as the Crowd Surged
With officials unsure of what caused the disaster, recollections from people who were there are helping to paint a fuller picture.
At Least 149 Killed in Halloween Crowd Surge in Seoul
As many as 100,000 people were celebrating in a popular nightlife district in the center of the South Korean capital.
At Least 146 Killed as Halloween Crowd Surge Turns Deadly in South Korea
Another 150 were reported injured when they were crushed during a Halloween celebration in Seoul on Saturday night.
Russia Says Ukrainian Drones Targeted Black Sea Fleet in Crimea
The Russian defense ministry said a vessel had sustained minor damage in the drone attack in Sevastopol. There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.