Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel prize in literature
The Swedish Academy awarded the 2026 Nobel prize in literature to Canadian poet Anne Carson, citing her work's dialogue with the classical tradition.
US charges Venezuela’s Maduro and Flores with torture conspiracy
US prosecutors charged Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to existing charges.
US prosecutors expected to add torture charges for Maduro
US prosecutors are expected to bring new charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores over the torture of Americans.
Atlantic season may end with no hurricane in satellite era
No hurricane formed in the Atlantic during September 2026, the first time in more than 30 years, raising the prospect of a season without one.
Trump promises US$5,000 to adults if Republicans keep Congress
Trump promised US$5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep Congress, and a US$90 Medicare cheque for 20 million retirees, before the 3 November midterms.
Messi plays final Argentina match as club owner plans take shape
Lionel Messi plays his 208th and final Argentina match against Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, while his ownership of Spanish clubs takes shape.
Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round in Brazil, runoff on 25 October
Flávio Bolsonaro took 56.1m votes to Lula's 53.8m in Brazil's first round, setting up a 25 October runoff that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva must overturn.
Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round with 56.1m votes, runoff ahead
Flávio Bolsonaro took 56.1 million votes to Lula's 53.8 million in Brazil's first round, and the two will meet again in a runoff later this month.
Flávio Bolsonaro edges Lula in first round, runoff set for 25 October
Flávio Bolsonaro took about 47% of valid votes against Lula's 45% in Brazil's first round, sending the presidential race to a 25 October runoff.
Brazil polls close as Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro for presidency
Polls closed at 17:00 Brasília time on 4 October in Brazil's general election, with Lula seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro his main rival.