Lula wins presidential election in Brazil

Brazil's veteran left-wing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been re-elected after a bitterly fought campaign, beating his right-wing rival Flávio Bolsonaro.

By Shahrokh Saei

Connolly’s victory redefines Ireland’s voice

TEHRAN – Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly, represents more than just a change of face in a ceremonial office. Her election, with a record-breaking majority, reflects a deeper shift in Irish society — one that is increasingly skeptical of the West, critical of Israel, and determined to assert its own independent path.