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Edinho Silva says the seizure of Flávio's passport was «inopportune». Edinho Silva rules out impeachment of ministers and new taxes under the Lula government.

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Senator Eduardo Braga will be the rapporteur of the 2027 budget, according to four Brazilian newspapers.

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According to Folha de S.Paulo, the Ministry of Public Security may not be created until 2027. Poder360 covered the Senate's live review of the Public Security PEC, and Gazeta do Povo published how each senator voted. Metrópoles reports that Gakiya would take over the ministry if invited, and that Congress made the post viable.

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Greenland's parliament approved a security agreement with the United States and Denmark, according to Al Jazeera and TASS. PBS NewsHour and Mainichi link the approval to months of pressure from Trump.

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Americans are voting in the midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress and the last two years of Trump's presidency. CBC News says the elections will shape Trump's final two years in office, while Dawn says they could upend his presidency. PBS NewsHour looks at how exit polls are changing as more Americans vote early.

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Democrat Troy Jackson won Maine's U.S. Senate seat over Republican Susan Collins, according to NPR, PBS NewsHour and Al Jazeera. Fox News reported that Susan Collins's Maine Senate office was vandalized with "disturbing" graffiti on the night before Election Day. Clarín describes Susan Collins as a "moderate" senator swept away by the wave against Trump.

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Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will address the nation at 8 p.m. on the housing crisis, according to RTP, Jornal de Notícias, Expresso, Observador and Público.

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The US holds midterm elections, according to Poder360 and Folha de S.Paulo. Metrópoles reports that Trump's approval rating remains at 32%, one day before the elections. Folha de S.Paulo says the Trump administration is intensifying its hunt for foreign voters.

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Nigeria's Senate rejected a proposal to revive the Nigeria Air project, according to Channels TV and Premium Times. Punch and Channels TV report that the Senate is demanding direct flights between Nigeria and China.

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The government, through Montenegro, tells Lufthansa the State will be a «loyal and demanding» partner in the sale of TAP. Montenegro says the TAP sale was not «an ideological whim», according to Expresso.

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Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will address the nation at 8 p.m. on the housing crisis, according to RTP, Jornal de Notícias, Expresso, Observador and Público.

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The government does not rule out concentrating its stake in Galp solely on the refining business, according to the minister of Environment and Energy. Público reports that the government admits concentrating the state's stake in the Sines refinery.

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Público reports that Azambuja wants to refurbish 158 state-owned homes, but says the government has not yet responded. Diário de Notícias reports an attack on Nuno Melo's phone and calls for answers from the state. The two headlines cover different topics, so they cannot be treated as the same story.

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Israeli opposition leaders say they will swiftly oust Netanyahu and back Eisenkot for prime minister, according to Haaretz and Al Jazeera. The National and The Indian Express describe the opposition scrambling to oust Netanyahu, with The Indian Express noting it remains split over Arab parties. The Times of Israel asks whether Netanyahu is laying the groundwork for an Israeli January 6, without offering any confirmation.

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Voters decided ballot measures on abortion rights, congressional redistricting and voter ID laws, according to PBS NewsHour. NPR reports the results of state votes on voter identification and redistricting.

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Milei's government declines to say whether it helped Flávio's escape, calling the question irrelevant. Gazeta do Povo notes that the US government helped Brizola go into exile in 1977, presenting the case as a precedent.

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Brazil's justice minister points to a link between betting companies (bets) and organised crime, according to Metrópoles and Agência Brasil.

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RTP reports that the government has already signed the contract to sell TAP to Lufthansa. According to Diário de Notícias and Expresso, Montenegro tells Lufthansa that the State will be a loyal but demanding partner, and says the sale was not an ideological whim.

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US voters went to the polls in the midterm elections to decide control of Congress. Several headlines say Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Dawn and Premium Times report that Democrats have taken the Senate; TASS cites the DDHQ portal for the House. The Guardian and The Daily Star describe the result as voters rejecting Trump's agenda.

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US voters head to the polls with control of Congress at stake, according to NPR and ABC News in Australia. PBS NewsHour warns it could take some time to know who will control Congress.

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The Senate approved the Public Security constitutional amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Agência Brasil. Before the vote, the Lula government tried to separate the age of criminal responsibility from the amendment by proposing a parallel bill, according to Folha de S.Paulo. A Lula minister said the government would vote for the amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Gazeta do Povo; Poder360 says the government wanted to block the change in the Senate.

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Público and Observador cover new support for electric cars aimed at vulnerable families, asking who can be supported. Semana, from Colombia, reports a request by Aconauto to the Ministry of Finance concerning VAT on electric cars.

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The Public Prosecutor's appeal against the judge's decision on the Rossio encampment may suspend that decision, according to Observador and Diário de Notícias. Diário de Notícias reports that the judge who issued the decision will have to decide whether the Public Prosecutor's appeal suspends it.

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The Senate approved the Public Security constitutional amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Agência Brasil. Before the vote, the Lula government tried to separate the age of criminal responsibility from the amendment by proposing a parallel bill, according to Folha de S.Paulo. A Lula minister said the government would vote for the amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Gazeta do Povo; Poder360 says the government wanted to block the change in the Senate.

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The Senate approved the Public Security constitutional amendment in the first round, according to Folha de S.Paulo. Poder360 followed the Senate's live review of the proposal, while Gazeta do Povo published how each senator voted. Metrópoles reported that the government is voting on the amendment and negotiating provisional measures.

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A deputy has asked prosecutors to investigate the rise in hotel room rates during Lula's inauguration. According to Poder360, Procon and prosecutors are looking into the increase in hotel prices for the inauguration.

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The Senate approved the Public Security constitutional amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Agência Brasil. Before the vote, the Lula government tried to separate the age of criminal responsibility from the amendment by proposing a parallel bill, according to Folha de S.Paulo. A Lula minister said the government would vote for the amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Gazeta do Povo; Poder360 says the government wanted to block the change in the Senate.

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Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico made final appeals to voters, according to Al Jazeera. CBS News describes the race as tight and reports that Texas voters are discussing the top issues. Libération presents Ken Paxton as the Republican candidate backed by Trump, without detailing his background.

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Metrópoles accuses Lula's finance minister of being Lula himself, and says Lara Zola will come out unscathed. Gazeta do Povo reports that the finance minister criticised market fears after Lula's re-election.

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The Senate rapporteur says he considers the CBS rate high and mentions a tax of up to 9%. Durigan says the government intends to discuss exceptions to revise the CBS rate. Gazeta do Povo claims Lula's government is spending more than it should with the new CBS rate.

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Brazil's government intends to send a provisional measure on the Imposto Seletivo to Congress the same day, according to Agência Brasil. Folha de S.Paulo explains what the Imposto Seletivo is, a tax provided for in the tax reform.

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Israeli opposition leaders say they will swiftly oust Netanyahu and back Eisenkot for prime minister, according to Haaretz and Al Jazeera. The National and The Indian Express describe the opposition scrambling to oust Netanyahu, with The Indian Express noting it remains split over Arab parties. The Times of Israel asks whether Netanyahu is laying the groundwork for an Israeli January 6, without offering any confirmation.

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The Senate approved the Public Security constitutional amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Agência Brasil. Before the vote, the Lula government tried to separate the age of criminal responsibility from the amendment by proposing a parallel bill, according to Folha de S.Paulo. A Lula minister said the government would vote for the amendment without lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to Gazeta do Povo; Poder360 says the government wanted to block the change in the Senate.

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Metrópoles accuses Lula's finance minister of being Lula himself, and says Lara Zola will come out unscathed. Gazeta do Povo reports that the finance minister criticised market fears after Lula's re-election.

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Metrópoles says the US Congress elections could affect Flávio's future in the country. Gazeta do Povo links Flávio's future to Trump's performance in those elections.

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Livre calls for serious dialogue with the Government on housing. Público frames the issue as one of dialogue and patience.

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The Justice Minister says the government did not take a shortcut in banning betting sites, according to Poder360. The same minister points to a link between betting sites and organised crime, according to Metrópoles and Agência Brasil. Folha de S.Paulo asks whether banning betting sites works, without giving an answer in its headline.

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The government is expected to send Congress the Imposto Seletivo rate this Tuesday (3), according to minister Durigan. Agência Brasil reports that the government wants to send the Imposto Seletivo provisional measure to Congress later that same day.

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Gazeta do Povo reports that the Lula government, newly re-elected, already signals a rise in the tax burden. Poder360 reports that Milei criticized Brazil's tax burden on social media.

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Nigeria's Senate rejected a proposal to revive the Nigeria Air project, according to Channels TV and Premium Times. Punch and Channels TV report that the Senate is demanding direct flights between Nigeria and China.

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The government does not rule out concentrating its stake in Galp solely on the refining business, according to the minister of Environment and Energy. Público reports that the government admits concentrating the state's stake in the Sines refinery.

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Renata Cambra is camping in Rossio, and headlines report more than 60 tents set up there. Público says the Public Prosecutor's Office has appealed a ruling that lets Renata Cambra camp outside permitted hours. Expresso highlights the support movement, under the slogan “Somos todos Renata Cambra”.

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Expresso reports that Meloni wants to apply an "exit tax" to wealthy foreigners who leave Italy. Público reports that Meloni's government proposes an "exit fee" for millionaires who want to leave Italy. Folha de S.Paulo reports that Italy's "exit tax" plan is worrying wealthy expatriates.

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Left- and right-wing figures accuse the Government of diverting the housing debate, according to Público. Diário de Notícias runs an ironic headline on the subject, without stating the specific accusations.

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The papers treat the US midterm elections as decisive for control of Congress. La Tercera reports that the Latino vote is moving away from Trump, which could tip control of Congress. La Jornada writes that the people and the billionaires decide control of Congress today. Clarín reports that Florida has opened its polls in these elections.

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The Federal Police carried out an operation to investigate threats against a federal deputy, according to Metrópoles. Agência Brasil reports that the Federal Police is investigating threats and racist attacks against deputy Talíria Petrone.

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This story brings together coverage from several countries of the 2026 US midterm elections, with live results and explanations of how votes are counted and when results are announced. According to The New York Times, Trump says in an interview that he will accept the election results, a report that TASS and The Daily Star also carry. Punch says Trump claims he will accept the results and work with Democrats, while Mainichi reports that the Japanese government considers the alliance with the US essential regardless of the outcome. The South China Morning Post asks whether the results could disrupt Washington's ties with China.

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Metrópoles reports that a lawyer took the matter to court, accusing the government of censorship over Bible cartoons. According to Folha de S.Paulo, the Ministry of Justice reviewed the age rating of Record's Bible cartoons and set it to free viewing. Gazeta do Povo and Poder360 say the government backed down and cleared the cartoons for all ages.

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RTP reports that Santos Silva and Pedro Nuno Santos criticise the government over police charges. Observador reports that the Ordem dos Advogados condemns the police charges at demonstrations.

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The Kyiv Independent, from Ukraine, reports that a former deputy defence minister has been appointed to lead the country's large state-run defence company.

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Russia's defence minister met a top Chinese general, according to the South China Morning Post, days after the general was appointed to the Politburo.

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A citizens' movement is calling on the government to clarify an attack on the mobile phone of Defence Minister Nuno Melo. Observador names the movement as Cidadãos pela Cibersegurança.

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According to Folha de S.Paulo, hotel prices for the presidential inauguration rose by as much as 23 times. A PSOL deputy asks the Public Ministry to investigate these increases, according to Folha de S.Paulo and Metrópoles.

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Israeli opposition leaders say they will swiftly oust Netanyahu and back Eisenkot for prime minister, according to Haaretz and Al Jazeera. The National and The Indian Express describe the opposition scrambling to oust Netanyahu, with The Indian Express noting it remains split over Arab parties. The Times of Israel asks whether Netanyahu is laying the groundwork for an Israeli January 6, without offering any confirmation.

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A citizens' movement is calling on the government to clarify an attack on the mobile phone of Defence Minister Nuno Melo. Observador names the movement as Cidadãos pela Cibersegurança.

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Nigeria's Senate rejected a proposal to revive the Nigeria Air project, according to Channels TV and Premium Times. Punch and Channels TV report that the Senate is demanding direct flights between Nigeria and China.

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The Senate rapporteur says he considers the CBS rate high and mentions a tax of up to 9%. Durigan says the government intends to discuss exceptions to revise the CBS rate. Gazeta do Povo claims Lula's government is spending more than it should with the new CBS rate.

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A Delhi court has asked police to respond to anticipatory bail plea filed by Angomcha Akoijam in the JNU sexual harassment case. Congress MP Bimol Akoijam has received interim protection from arrest in the same sexual harassment case, according to The Indian Express.

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US outlets say the 2026 midterm elections will decide control of Congress, with the House and Senate at stake. CBS News and ABC News focus on the balance of power and control of the House and Senate; Fox News says the battle for Congress is only the beginning. Rappler, in the Philippines, presents the same question as what is at stake in the US elections.

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The government admits it may concentrate the state's stake in Galp's refinery at Sines, without extending it to the rest of the company's business. The minister of Environment and Energy says the government does not rule out that concentration, limited to the refining business.

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The government is expected to send Congress the Imposto Seletivo rate this Tuesday (3), according to minister Durigan. Agência Brasil reports that the government wants to send the Imposto Seletivo provisional measure to Congress later that same day.

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The Hindu calls it Trump's first national test since returning to office, while The Indian Express frames it as a test for Congress.

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The dollar opened higher, according to Folha de S.Paulo and Metrópoles. Metrópoles attributes the rise to market gloom and cites a rate of R$ 5.48. Folha de S.Paulo links the move to Lula's economic policy and the US elections.

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Porto's city council rejected a motion calling on the government and police to refrain from violent interventions at housing protests. Jornal de Notícias reports that the motion, put forward by the PS, was voted down.

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According to minister Durigan, the government is expected to send the Selective Tax provisional measure, also called the sin tax, to Congress on Tuesday (3). Agência Brasil reports that the government wants to send the measure to Congress later today.

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According to The Guardian and RNZ, the 2026 US midterm elections had live results for the Senate, House and governor races. PBS NewsHour reports that Democrats took control of the Senate after winning key midterm races. RNZ says Democrats took the House, with the Senate races still close. The Sydney Morning Herald and CBS News offer overviews of the key races, but their headlines do not state the results.

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The Federal Police are investigating fraud in bidding and public-works contracts at a municipal government in Goiás, according to Metrópoles. Poder360 reports that the Federal Police are investigating fraud in public-transport contracts in Rio Grande do Sul. Both headlines refer to Federal Police investigations into fraud in public contracts, but in different states and sectors: municipal works in Goiás and public transport in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Israeli opposition leaders say they will swiftly oust Netanyahu and back Eisenkot for prime minister, according to Haaretz and Al Jazeera. The National and The Indian Express describe the opposition scrambling to oust Netanyahu, with The Indian Express noting it remains split over Arab parties. The Times of Israel asks whether Netanyahu is laying the groundwork for an Israeli January 6, without offering any confirmation.

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