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Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil Amid Passport Cancellation

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil Amid Passport Cancellation

Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, has reportedly left Brazil for the United States, with U.S. officials saying they will issue him and his family visas. Multiple media outlets report he is expected to arrive in the U.S. soon, with Miami as his likely destination.

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Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil After Presidential Election Loss

Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil After Presidential Election Loss

The far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil and is on his way to the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election to the leftwing incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to reports.

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Lula Re-elected in Brazil, Halting Rightward Trend in Latin America

Lula Re-elected in Brazil, Halting Rightward Trend in Latin America

The result limits U.S. influence in the region’s largest economy, a key counterweight to Washington. Lula’s win, analysts said, complicates U.S. plans to recruit Brazil into a hard-line security alliance and gain access to its mineral resources. “Lula is pragmatic enough to work out some kind of modus operandi with the Trump administration,” said Will Freeman, a Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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28-year-old shot by ICE in Austin sparks controversy

28-year-old shot by ICE in Austin sparks controversy

A 28-year-old Venezuelan man was shot by an agent of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Austin, Texas, sparking local protests and political backlash. The man, identified as Wilber Rafael Garcés, was seriously injured but stable, according to authorities.

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Trump Threatens to End Trade with Mexico, Europe Over Rate Hike

Trump Threatens to End Trade with Mexico, Europe Over Rate Hike

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested halting trade with countries like Mexico and the European Union if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates, according to AP. The comments come amid ongoing trade tensions and the review of the USMCA agreement.

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Chile Nursing Home Fire Kills 16 Elderly Residents

Chile Nursing Home Fire Kills 16 Elderly Residents

At least 16 elderly residents died in a fire at a nursing home in southern Chile, according to local authorities. The blaze occurred at El Edén home in Pitrufquen on Friday evening.

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Canada Offers $406M Air Defense Support as Zelenskyy Visits

Canada Offers $406M Air Defense Support as Zelenskyy Visits

Canada announced C$350 million in air defense support and C$450 million in energy assistance for Ukraine during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The country also pledged 200 additional armored vehicles worth $90 million.

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Theo James Stars in Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2

Theo James Stars in Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2

Theo James, known for his role in 'The Gentlemen,' recently opened a new Italian restaurant in London. Meanwhile, the second season of the Netflix series climbed to the second spot in Argentina’s viewership rankings. In a first-time brand partnership, Stella Artois joined the show for a global campaign.

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Labour Day 2026: Deals, Origins, and Celebrations

Labour Day 2026: Deals, Origins, and Celebrations

Labor Day 2026 will be celebrated on September 7, with retailers offering deals as early as September 4. The holiday honors workers and marks the unofficial end of summer in the U.S. and Canada.

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