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Brazil’s leading pollster Datafolha released a fresh presidential preference survey on September 11, following a recent crisis in the Supreme Federal Court. The poll arrives as incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro vie for a second term in a tightly contested race.
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Romanian air defenses launched F‑16 jets to monitor unidentified aerial objects spotted close to the Vâlcove sector of the Romanian‑Ukrainian border. The incident coincides with reports of a Russian drone swarm aimed at a Ukrainian Danube port, heightening regional security concerns.
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A renewed vote on legislation to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is set for the House of Commons amid heated debate. The proposal faces opposition from religious leaders, hospice charities and professional bodies, while personal stories such as broadcaster Esther Rantzen’s highlight the human dimension of the issue.
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Anthropic reported that its Claude language model was employed by hostile actors for missile guidance, global espionage and attempts to develop biological weapons. The company said it has disrupted multiple illicit campaigns and is tightening safeguards as it prepares for an IPO.
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Leaders from the BRICS bloc convened in New Delhi amid significant geopolitical tensions, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside pressing economic challenges. The summit also highlighted a growing rivalry between China and India for influence within the expanded group.
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Ireland’s health minister warned that attempts by politicians to sway decisions on expensive medicines pose a concern for the integrity of the health system. The remarks have sparked debate over transparency and evidence‑based funding in the country’s public healthcare.
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Switzerland's defence minister Viola Amherd is alleged to have excluded the department's own legal advisers from negotiations on the purchase of F‑35 fighter jets. The Federal Department of Defence (VBS) has reportedly continued to keep the lawyers out, prompting a political controversy.
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New allegations against the Muslim secondary school Lycée Averroès in Lille have prompted calls for the government to refuse extending its public‑funding contract. The issue spotlights France’s delicate balance between secularism and faith‑based education.
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A tourist coach carrying Dutch passengers overturned in the south‑eastern Swiss Alps, leaving multiple dead and injured. Emergency services rushed to the remote Alpine village to treat victims and begin an investigation.
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A blaze that swept through two schools in the rebel‑held city of Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparked a stampede that left at least 14 and possibly up to 29 children dead. Dozens more were injured as the fire engulfed nearby neighbourhoods.
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A senior justice delivered a complete case file on fellow judge Alexandre de Moraes before a crucial ruling, prompting session cancellations and sparking a political backlash. The turmoil is reflected in falling Lula approval ratings and a poll surge for former President Bolsonaro, while economists warn the court threatens Brazil’s democracy.
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India will host the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, centring discussions on wars, energy security and sustainable development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.