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Tears filled Beatriz Simões’ eyes as she digested Jair Bolsonaro’s surprisingly good performance in Sunday’s Brazilian election. Hours earlier, the 34-year-old publicist was convinced that a hopeful dawn would come with the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s next leader. But as he stood outside the São Paulo art museum, where Lula …

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Britain’s energy regulator has warned there is a “significant risk” of gas shortages this winter, which could also affect electricity supplies. Ofgem’s head of wholesale market management, Grendon Thompson, said a gas supply emergency could impose “unloading” on larger consumers, forcing gas-fired power stations to close. Rules governing the energy industry mean that gas-fired power …

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September 23: In a ‘rabbit out of the hat’ surprise in the mini Budget, Kwasi Kwarteng announces he is scrapping the top rate of income tax from 45p. The mini-budget sends the pound to a new 37-year low. September 25: The chancellor is accused of fanning the flames of financial chaos further by saying there …

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Zelenskiy: Ukraine has made gains in both Kherson and Donetsk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Ukraine is not only experiencing military successes in Lyman, but also in Kherson. In his statement overnight, he said that Ukrainian forces have liberated the small settlements of Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka in the Kherson region. Ukraine has also …

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The UK faces a “significant risk” of gas shortages this winter, the energy regulator has warned. The information, which was revealed in a letter sent from Ofgem last week and first revealed by The Times, spoke of the possibility of “emergency gas supply” measures to help preserve stocks in because of the impact Russia’s war …

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Kwasi Kwarteng defends sudden U-turn on scrapping 45p rate tax Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has said he is “happy to embrace humiliation” after his mini-budget rocked the city, but refused to apologize to the nation and Tory MPs who are threatening to rebel against his tax plans. Today, Mr Kwarteng made a U-turn on his proposal …

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Live Ukraine-Russia war live: Ukrainians break Kherson frontline The Telegraph Ukraine: Images show wreckage of fleeing Russian convoy from Lyman Guardian News Ukraine war: Live: Kyiv reclaims more territory claimed by Russia in ‘fake’ referendums The Independent Ukrainian advances raise possibility of liberating northern Donbas The Telegraph Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine declares full control of …

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Key events Show only key events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature That’s all from me, Helen Sullivan, thanks for following along. We’ll be shutting down this blog shortly, but you can stay up to date with our story here: Strength to all the journalists of the rhythm of Brazil, it will be an …

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Elections in Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro will face off in the second round of the BBC Voting underway in Brazil’s election – BBC News BBC News Brazil’s Lula headed to the second round with Bolsonaro, as reported by The Guardian Tensions are high as Brazilians on the other side of the Atlantic voted Reuters See …

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Liz Truss is struggling to persuade Tory MPs to back her controversial mini-budget, with some even threatening an all-out rebellion amid fears they will once again be known as the ‘nasty party’. The Prime Minister is facing a growing tide of discontent that is eclipsing the Tory conference after she insisted she would “stand by” …

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