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Voting centres close in first round of Brazilian elections

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro tied in pre-election polls; second round on 25 October if no one secures more than 50 per cent of the vote.

Severe weather in Spain and Greece: two dead in Catalonia, one missing

Catalan authorities have issued a red alert and urged residents to stay indoors due to the threat of mini-tornadoes and heavy rain.

Albanian police probe circulation of intimate recordings

The recordings were made by Adrian Hile's security cameras, while singer Elva Haxhi says she was unaware she was being recorded.

Turnout in BiH stands at 26.88 per cent by 15:00, highest in East Mostar

In the Federation of BiH, 24.78 per cent of voters have cast their ballots, while in Republika Srpska the figure is 31.62 per cent; turnout exceeds 40 per cent in five municipalities.

Floods hit Catalonia: two dead, one missing

Red alert in force, residents told to stay indoors; flights, trains and football matches cancelled.

RIK declares 17 lists for elections in Serbia, one withdrawn

North Korea carries out strategic missile launch

Pjongjang claims projectile hit target 1,000km away, while South Korean military reports flight of over 700km.

US authorities find remains of missing aircraft

Gulfstream G-100 was flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board, and the search for survivors is continuing near Nantucket Island.

Serbia displays armed quadruped robots

Robotic dogs resemble the AgiBot D1 Max model, while the Serbian military has not stated where they were produced.

Thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

Protests held in 50 Spanish cities, with clashes in Valencia.

Dodik promoted candidates on the anniversary of the Halyard operation in electoral silence

The ceremony near Doboj, broadcast on RTRS, served as a pre-election stage for Cvianković and Minić.

Trump sets out a series of inaccuracies in interview

Slate journalists analyse the transcript of the 75-minute interview in which the US president made claims about a golf tournament, war and polls.

Flydubai co-pilot attacks pilot with axe, plane lands in Saudi Arabia

The UAE's attorney general described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack; the co-pilot was identified as an Omani national.

Plenković in Mostar backs Filipović ahead of BiH elections

The prime minister and leader of the HDZ delivered a message at the final rally that it is time for the legitimate representation of Croats in the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bodycam footage released of Luigi Mangione's arrest

Footage from body-worn cameras shows the moment of arrest at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting of Brian Thompson.

Republican committee withdraws support for Whatley in North Carolina

Senate Leadership Fund redirects millions from the North Carolina Senate race to other candidates as the party reshuffles resources.

Biljana Plavsich, former president of Republika Srpska, has died

The former president, the only woman to have been convicted by the ICTY, died in Belgrade at the age of 96; the funeral is to be held in Banja Luka.

Ap Iorwerth calls for 'new deal' for Wales

Welsh first minister calls for transfer of powers over police, justice, rail and crown estate, equating Wales with Scotland.