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Tom Barrack’s remarks appear to favour Damascus’s authority in the Druze-majority province, where distrust persists after the deadly violence of 2025.

The Saudi-led coalition said it hit launchers, tunnels and a missile depot as fighting escalates and both sides report attacks.

The vote clears the way for troops to protect energy facilities, but no deployment timetable or force details have been disclosed.

A Guardian analysis cited by France 24 estimates about 2.5 billion cocaine “lines” were consumed in England over one year, as the review reports increases in related offences.

Pittsburgh won 16–10 at Stade de France in the first regular-season NFL game held in Paris, where weekend protests led to some fan and league events being cancelled.

Organisers cite recent regional developments and say they will name a new host territory in the coming days. A return to Saudi Arabia is planned for 2028.

In an Al Jazeera opinion article, Rokhaya Diallo argues that unrest is being used to justify a forceful response while students’ concerns about living and education conditions go unanswered.

The Central Committee is considering stricter self-governance as observers watch for signs of future leadership and military appointments.

France 24 reports that Real Madrid’s victory tightened the league title race.

Muhammed Krubally has presided over more than 1,000 cases since 2016, while barriers to participation persist across public institutions.

Aleksandar Vučić conceded the parliamentary election after early estimates put the Student List well ahead of his Serbian Progressive Party.

A judge raised concerns about the Justice Department’s legal basis for challenging California’s handling of mail-in ballots. The panel has yet to rule.

Al Jazeera reports the senator’s call, but provides no details of his reasoning or any formal legal challenge.

At a campaign rally with Republican Mike Rogers, Donald Trump made unsupported claims about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and defended the Iran war as petrol prices rise.

The US command says forces supported exports of more than 1.5 billion barrels since June and helped over 3,000 commercial vessels transit the strait in six months.

Lamine Yamal leads one prediction model, while bookmakers reportedly favour Harry Kane ahead of the winner announcement.

Al Jazeera Global News reports that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva thanked young people after securing an unprecedented fourth term as president.

Boelo and Austen disrupted transport and phone networks, while authorities warned of flood risks in parts of Scotland and England.

The Superior Electoral Court reported Lula won with 51.79 per cent of the vote, completing a comeback after trailing in the first round.

Al Jazeera reports Gadi Eisenkot held his final campaign rally on Sunday, but provides no details of the event or his remarks.

France 24 says Lula’s fourth term will test his ability to build congressional support, manage strained public finances and address security concerns while navigating relations with Washington.

The Superior Electoral Court called the race for the incumbent, who is set for a fourth non-consecutive term after trailing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round.

Celebrations were reported across Belgrade, but the available report provides no election details or official results.

The Superior Electoral Court declared Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva the winner of a close run-off against Flávio Bolsonaro, setting up a fourth term amid economic pressures and a conservative legislature.

Several thousand people rallied against a bill shifting public radio and television funding from household fees to the state budget. The legislation still needs upper-house approval.

The Barcelona forward is among three leading contenders after a season of major team honours. Journalists from 100 countries will decide the 2026 winner.

The incumbent won 51.76 per cent of the vote against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s 48.24 per cent, after trailing in the first round.

Incumbent Iliana Iotova and former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov will contest a second round on 1 November after neither cleared the first-round threshold.

Israeli media report military chief Eyal Zamir sought written authorisation over government instructions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies a confrontation.

Madrid’s 2–1 victory at Camp Nou ended Barcelona’s unbeaten domestic campaign and cut its lead to three points.

Polls put the governing coalition and opposition bloc close to level, with coalition arithmetic likely to shape what follows.

At a National Rally event in Orléans, Marine Le Pen promised a national “renaissance” amid protests and widespread social and economic discontent.

The Justice Department says similar candidate names could confuse voters, while critics question the timing and political impact of its bid to block certification.

The Serbian leader said early results showed his party had lost the snap parliamentary election. Preliminary turnout reached 64.9 per cent by 18:00, with polls due to close two hours later.

Police reported at least 24 deaths after a bus carrying church mourners collided with a cement truck near Mtito Andei. The cause remains under investigation.

Preliminary projections give the Student List 138 seats in the 250-seat parliament, after turnout reached nearly 70 per cent.

A 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth leaves United 16th and winless in eight matches, while Michael Carrick’s future remains unresolved.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are competing in the closely watched vote. The supplied report gives no results.

At a National Rally event in Orléans, Le Pen promoted a “National Community” after a protest of more than 10,000 people. Four Mediapart journalists were ejected and later readmitted.

The National Rally candidate launched her campaign on Sunday, France 24 reports. The supplied report gives no details of her platform or the election timetable.

The opposition leader says she is back after more than 10 months away. Her return comes as protesters call for elections, which acting President Delcy Rodríguez has yet to call.

The awards will be presented at the London Palladium on 26 October, the first time the ceremony has been held outside France.

A 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Manager Michael Carrick said he did not know what came next.