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Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives
WorldOlivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives

Tightly fought election saw record turnout as incumbent mayor ran against her Conservative rival Brad Bradford

Leyland Cecco in Toronto
‘It’s the smell of freedom’: Belgrade cleans up after Student List triumph
World‘It’s the smell of freedom’: Belgrade cleans up after Student List triumph

Binbag-wielding volunteers clear encampment used by thugs to intimidate opponents of deposed government

Guy de Launey in Belgrade
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
WorldChinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll

Lack of profits and the threat posed by western countries are raising concern about the sustainability of Beijing’s AI boom

Amy Hawkins in Beijing
US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk
WorldUS bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk

US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxis

Justin McCurry in Tokyo
Brazil: defeated Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports
WorldBrazil: defeated Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to surrender passports

Far-right senator banned from leaving country as supreme court ruling makes reference to money-laundering case

Tiago Rogero in Brasília
Protest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools
WorldProtest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools

Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairs

Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
TechnologyiPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset

Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media

Dan Milmo Global technology editor
No10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement
PoliticsNo10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement

PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship and indicated he could fight next election on promise to rejoin EU

Aletha Adu Political correspondent
How the streets and social media drove Lula to a historic comeback in Brazil
WorldHow the streets and social media drove Lula to a historic comeback in Brazil

A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victory

Tiago Rogero in Brasília and Tom Phillips in São Paulo
Serbia’s Student List preparing for talks on forming government despite no clear leader
WorldSerbia’s Student List preparing for talks on forming government despite no clear leader

Non-hierarchical movement is seeking to ‘rebuild society’ in Balkan country after years of authoritarian rule

Jon Henley and Ana Milosavljevic in Belgrade
‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win
World‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win

Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America

Tom Phillips in São Paulo and Tiago Rogero in Brasília
UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’
WorldUK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher ‘campaign of rape’

Commanders suspected of sexual violence during the largest and fastest slaughter of civilians in more than 30 years have been subjected to travel ban and asset freeze

Mark Townsend
Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance
WorldAudi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance

Gernot Döllner criticised for in-person announcement of major investment in US days before midterm elections

Deborah Cole in Berlin
The chaos in France is a ‘warning signal’ for Australia’s public spending and rising costs
EconomyThe chaos in France is a ‘warning signal’ for Australia’s public spending and rising costs

Australia’s public debt may be well below that of France but there are lessons to be taken from its economic woes

Patrick Commins
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
WorldJacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor

Former New Zealand prime minister will focus on leadership, social cohesion and public health in new role

Josh Taylor
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