Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neck
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
20 Abducted NYSC Members: Parents Beg Authorities, “Don’t Let Them Kill Our Children” as Kidnappers Issue 24-Hour Ransom Ultimatum
Parents of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted last Thursday on their way to the orientation camp in Abia State have appealed to the authorities and Nigerians to ensure the safe return of their children and others held in captivity. The parents said the kidnappers have given them a 24-hour ultimatum […]
What to know about Brazil’s election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
Christa Pike’s prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.
Indian police accused of sexual harassment against journalists at protest
The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.
US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Okinawa, Japan
Japan’s government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.
Yemen announces military campaign to reclaim land from Iran-backed Houthis
The Yemeni president’s announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
