Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
'Smells of freedom': Serbians hopeful after landmark election
Machado ready to meet Venezuela leader after shock return
South Africa select 'enforcer' Coetzee for Australia decider
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Lula celebrates election win as Brazil markets tumble
World leaders, except for US President Donald Trump, congratulated Brazilian incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election win Monday, while markets plummeted following the shock result.
Nature
Botanists comb Gabon's rich rainforests with nature on the line
Each year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya -- who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs cataloguing to save.
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Albert Zahn’s carved birds find a lasting home in Wisconsin museums
Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn transformed his retirement home into Birds Park with carved figures; surviving works are now preserved in major museum collections.
France's debt woes in focus as ECB meets
France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.
NPS Vatsalya offers three choices when a child turns 18
NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.
US midterm political advertising crosses $10 billion
US political advertising for the 2026 midterms has exceeded $10 billion and is projected to reach a record $11.6 billion by Election Day.
China's Communist Party elite gather for governance talks
China's President Xi Jinping and other top leaders meet in Beijing on Monday at a key gathering watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
Data center next door divides old Massachusetts mill town
Retiree Eileen Castle hasn't been able to enjoy her backyard since a data center moved in next door in Lowell, Massachusetts, bringing noise, fumes, dust and water mist.
Maine logging, cross-border ties whipsawed by US-Canada tariff war
In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.
AI ad blitz distorts US midterms
The video looks hyper-real, depicting a US Senate candidate laughing at cards that read "Death to America" and "Celebrate 9/11." But it is part of a multimillion-dollar blitz of AI-generated political ads ahead of the midterm elections.
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy
A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.
Israel's Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran
Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday vowed to unite the country as he held his final major rally before the vote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fresh backing from US President Donald Trump.
Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds in Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, made a surprise return home on Sunday after nearly a year in exile, drawing jubilant crowds in a direct challenge to the US-backed interim government.
India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route
India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.
What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term?
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have to wrestle with a divided Brazil, an unfriendly Congress, feeble public finances and a Donald Trump-shaped menace during his unprecedented fourth term.
Jio’s next phase turns attention from subscriber growth to returns
Reliance Jio’s next stage will test whether its scale in telecom and digital services can translate into stronger monetisation, disciplined investment and durable shareholder returns.
Brazil's Lula defies odds to clinch poll victory against Flavio Bolsonaro
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday as he clinched election victory against right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who trounced him in the first round.
Eric Ries sets out how mission-driven companies can endure
A review of Eric Ries’s Incorruptible examines his practical framework for keeping companies ethical and mission-driven as they grow, compete and answer to investors.
Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings remain unbeaten
Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.
Book examines five forces driving the next phase of Indian startups
A review of The Lift-Off Nation argues that experienced founders, broader sectors, global ambition, deeper capital and government-backed infrastructure are reshaping India’s startup ecosystem.
Chervon names Joel Petersheim as Vice President, End User Research and Sales - OPE Commercial USA
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Joel Petersheim joins Chervon as Vice President, End User Research and Sales - OPE Commercial, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Joe Galli, CEO.
Chervon Names Parker Wesley Clary Director of Field Sales - Southern Division
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Parker Wesley Clary joins Chervon as Director of Field Sales - Southern Division, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Thomas Kentouris, VP of Field Sales.
Chervon Names Maggie Jones Director of National Field Sales OPS
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Maggie Jones joins Chervon as Director of National Field Sales Operations, effective October 26, 2026, reporting to Thomas Kentouris, VP of Field Sales. Jones will be charged with building out the support system, technology platform, and rigorous measurement/control process for the Chervon Field Sales Network.
Readers debate YES Bank bonds, climate commitments and candidate disclosure
BusinessLine readers address court protection for risky bonds, the widening climate-action gap and a Supreme Court ruling on false disclosures by election candidates.
Lula, Bolsonaro in virtual tie halfway through Brazil vote count
Brazil's election stood at a virtual tie halfway through counting on Sunday, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holding a razor-thin lead over right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Australian politicians pay tribute to wounded lawmaker
Australia's prime minister and fellow parliamentarians led sombre tributes Monday to "beacon of decency" and colleague Helen Haines, who remains in hospital after being struck by a car outside her office a week ago.
Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win
Kimi Antonelli said his mindset will not change as he heads to next week's race in Mexico seeking the two points he needs to become Formula One’s youngest world champion.
Modi opens RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the need for resilient digital banking infrastructure.
Real Madrid century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win
Kylian Mbappe said reaching a milestone 100 goals for Real Madrid during the 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday was "just a detail" compared to the team's victory.
Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall
The Nifty is down about 13% in Samvat 2082, putting Indian equities on course for their weakest Samvat year since Narendra Modi took office in 2014.
Mbappe double helps Real Madrid stun Barca in La Liga Clasico
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.
Disappointed Verstappen admits to wrong tyre strategy at US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen admitted he had the wrong tyre strategy and lacked pace as he hung on to claim third place for Red Bull in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix.
Antonelli wins US Grand but title triumph has to wait another week
Kimi Antonelli claimed his ninth win of the season, but not quite the drivers' title on Sunday when he drove his Mercedes to a convincing triumph ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in an intriguing and strategic United States Grand Prix.