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Venezuela opposition leader María Machado calls for elections upon return
Machado, who was in exile for nearly a year, said the transition in Venezuela's government would be "irreversible, organised, pacific".
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MP apologises over bullying and harassment
Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member.
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DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.
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What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
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Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
The trouncing of the far right provides a playbook for social and environmental movements in other countries facing elections, including the US, Spain and FranceThank you, Brazil, for…
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Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".
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EU chief lays out vision for new Canada partnership at Montreal summit
Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.
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Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
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Nairobi-Thika Expressway Groundbreaking Expected Within Two Months
Motorists travelling between Nairobi and Thika could get an alternative route as the government prepares to launch construction of a proposed elevated expressway within the next two months…
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Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
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Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
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Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
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Economist and former Burnham advisor scores Budget 4 out of 10
Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10
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Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
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'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
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Somalia’s election dispute reaches Supreme Court amid deepening political crisis
The legal challenge seeks to overturn steps taken to revise the country’s Provisional Constitution and challenge the 2027 national election timetable.
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Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s defeat is a major blow to Trump and his orange wave
The far-right candidate was supposed to claim the presidency, but Brazilian voters had other ideasFor Donald Trump, Brazil’s presidential election was meant to represent the crest of the…
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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
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Ed Davey: 'It's a £76bn stealth tax rise'
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey says a freeze on income tax thresholds is a '£76bn stealth tax'.
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Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people who are out of work
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".
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I’ve mailed off my vote in the US midterms. It will be a nail-biting watch, but easier from outside Trump’s America | Eleanor Limprecht
I’m hopeful these elections will be a win for democracy rather than dictatorship, for peace rather than war, and humanity rather than hubrisRecently I made my own envelope out of a sheet of…
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Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself the ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to Miami
Far-right senator and family land in US after crossing from Brazil into Argentina and then flying via EcuadorFlávio Bolsonaro declared himself the “true president” of Brazil after losing…
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Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
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US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way
Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US electionsThe US ambassador has suggested Canada could be blamed if Republicans…
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Has Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil to evade justice?
The BBC's Ione Wells looks at whether the defeated right-wing presidential candidate travelled to the US to avoid an ongoing criminal investigation.
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How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
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Lula makes history: inside the 30 October Guardian Weekly
Brazil backs Lula for a fourth term. Plus: Student List triumphs in SerbiaGet the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressHow many grinning faces, jubilant crowds and celebrating…
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What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.
