Lula wins fourth term in Brazil as Bolsonaro refuses to concede
Brazil's Lula won the runoff with 51.8 per cent to Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2, but Bolsonaro said it was impossible to recognise the result and will seek annulment.
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Israel begins multi-day West Bank operation, demolishing homes in Hebron
Israel began a multi-day West Bank operation with demolitions in Hebron after two soldiers were killed, as Netanyahu spoke of the biggest push since 1967.
Trump says US 'may do another little Epic Fury' on Iran
Trump renewed his threat to strike Iran as polls show most Americans oppose the war; the White House says no attack will come before the midterms.
Seven killed as gunmen attack funeral at church in southern Jordan
Gunmen killed seven and wounded 34 at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in Karak; King Abdullah vowed harsh retaliation and Pakistan condemned the attack.
UAE's Lana Nusseibeh emerges as late contender for UN top job
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh, 48, of Palestinian descent, is a late contender for UN chief with Gulf backing, despite criticism over Israel ties and Sudan.
Pakistan tells UN: civil nuclear cooperation must be non-discriminatory
At the UN, Pakistan said anti-proliferation efforts must not block peaceful nuclear cooperation, as the IAEA chief said an Iran deal needs verification.
R4 and European ministers agree to keep meeting after Istanbul talks
Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed with European foreign ministers to keep meeting, and the R4 condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire from October 29
Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt fighting in Oleshky from October 29 to let in aid and evacuate civilians, the White House said, crediting Melania Trump.
UK tells public to keep three days of emergency supplies at home
Britain launched a 'Be Ready' campaign urging households to keep three days of food and water, citing the PHP software flaw and a summer of wildfires.
Israel orders West Bank closure after Hebron shooting kills two Palestinians
Two Palestinians were shot dead and five Israelis wounded near Hebron, after which Netanyahu ordered a cordon on the city and a full West Bank closure.
Dar in Istanbul for first R4 and E3 foreign ministers' meeting
Ishaq Dar flew to Istanbul for the first meeting of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey with Britain, France and Germany on Iran, Yemen and Hormuz.
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi nears, flights cancelled
Almost all of Taiwan closed on Friday as Typhoon Champi approached with gusts near 191 kph, one person was killed, 171 hurt and 979 flights were cancelled.
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi defence ministry; Aramco evacuates HQ
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabia's defence ministry and Aramco sites as Aramco evacuates its Dhahran HQ, oil hits $112 and Iran threatens Gulf datacentres.