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What the numbers show about allegations of election fraud

The president achieved an unprecedented turnaround in the history of Brazilian presidential elections and ended the second round with 64.2 million votes.

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Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Judge tells disgraced actor and comedian he had displayed ‘casual, arrogant disregard of any woman’s right to say no’

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Paraguay: a secret vault with ocular recognition is found in the mansion of Santiago Peña

The controlled detonation or the transfer of the former Paraguayan first lady, Leticia Ocampos, are some of the options considered by the Prosecutor's Office to access the secret vault found in the house...

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What is known about the alleged Chinese spy suspected of having an affair with the CEO of Nvidia

The New York Times reported that US intelligence authorities believe that businesswoman Alice Huang, who had a close relationship with the head of Nvidia, was a spy for Beijing.

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Migration drama in Senegal: 39 people drowned in the sinking of their canoe

At least 39 migrants died in the sinking of the canoe transporting them off the coast of north-west Senegal, according to a new report announced Monday by the authorities.

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Reform UK councillor in Sunderland handed community order after racist ‘joke’ about Nigerians

Glenn Gibbins sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work by South Tyneside magistrates over 2024 Facebook post A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material. Glenn Gibbins, who was voted on to Sunderland council in May, wrote on Facebook in March 2024: “Carnt believe the amount of nigerians in town … should melt them all down and fill in the pot holes!!” Continue reading...

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Reform UK councillor in Sunderland handed community order after racist ‘joke’ about Nigerians

Glenn Gibbins sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work by South Tyneside magistrates over 2024 Facebook post A Reform party councillor who claimed racist comments about Nigerians were no more than a “bit of fun” has been handed a community order for posting grossly offensive material. Glenn Gibbins, who was voted on to Sunderland council in May, wrote on Facebook in March 2024: “Carnt believe the amount of nigerians in town … should melt them all down and fill in the pot holes!!” Continue reading...

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What happens to Bolsonarism with Flávio in the USA?

Defeated presidential candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil the day after being notified by the Federal Police to hand over his passports due to an investigation.

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Will Russell Brand’s 10-year jail term be a tipping point? - The Latest

Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The judge paid tribute to the ‘determination and bravery’ of the women who came forward in the case, and described Brand as a sexual predator of ‘staggering arrogance’. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Will Russell Brand’s 10-year jail term be a tipping point? - The Latest

Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The judge paid tribute to the ‘determination and bravery’ of the women who came forward in the case, and described Brand as a sexual predator of ‘staggering arrogance’. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54

Ali was an award-winning pioneer of animated political caricatures and Pakistan's first court artist.

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Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown

Active investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.

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