Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?

Brazil votes in deeply polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro

Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.

Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions

Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz has been its main goal, while the US continues to focus on nuclear talks.

Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.