World news briefing: Monday 26 October 2026

Written automatically from international headlines. Each line links to its source.

World leaders congratulate Lula on historic Brazil election win as Bolsonaro refuses to concede defeat. The Guardian ↗

Lula’s fourth term raises questions about Brazil’s future political and economic direction. Al Jazeera ↗

Celebrations erupt in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses to student-led protest movement. BBC ↗

Vučić’s defeat signals potential shifts in Serbia’s foreign policy and regional alignment. Al Jazeera ↗

Judge rules Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter from her position. BBC ↗

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns home after spending months in exile. BBC ↗

Anthropic warns of catastrophic risks to humankind ahead of its major share listing. BBC ↗

Anthropic files IPO hoping to raise $100 billion amid growing AI safety concerns. DW ↗

UK sanctions Sudanese military leaders implicated in El Fasher campaign of rape. The Guardian ↗

Sudan paramilitary drone strikes cause mass power cuts across eastern states. The Guardian ↗

UN sounds alarm over Israel's West Bank military operation and displacement concerns. DW ↗

UN cites ethnic cleansing concerns around Israel's Palestinian displacement operation in Hebron. France 24 ↗

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