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Election showed Brazil's far-right was sold short: analysts
If anything, Sunday's surprise first round election surge for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro revealed a bigger-than expected appetite for his polarizing brand of conservative "God, homeland and family" politics, analysts say.
US auto sales remain slow in third quarter
Automakers saw lackluster US sales in the third quarter, as manufacturers continued to grapple with supply constraints, according to reports from the companies Monday. Jeff Kommor, FCA's US head of sales, said "we continue to deal with challenging industry supply constraints."
Elon Musk in row with Zelensky over Russia 'peace plan'
US billionaire Elon Musk was embroiled in a social media spat with Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday over his ideas on ending Russia's invasion. Musk later said Moscow could announce a full mobilisation, leading to a "full war" where "death on both sides will be devastating" given Russia's far larger population.
More data needed to tackle systemic racism by police: UN experts
A dearth of data in many countries on the race and ethnicity of people arrested or killed by police presents a major barrier to tackling systemic racism, UN investigators warned Monday. The team of three independent investigators were presenting their first report to the rights council since it appointed them last year, with a broad mandate to investigate racism by police worldwide.
Apple to release Will Smith film this year despite Oscars slap
Less than a year after Will Smith shocked millions around the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, his new film "Emancipation" will be released this December, Apple said Monday.
"I want to build my son a home": Single mom washes laundry to support baby son
A hard-working single mother washes laundry to support herself and her two-month-old son. She hopes to one day build a house for herself and her little boy.
Video showing brother shedding tears as stunning sister ties the knot goes viral: "He needed that moment"
An emerging video showing a Nigerian man weeping at his younger sister's wedding ceremony has stirred mixed reactions on social media. She came to hug him.
US 'broad-based' inflation will take time to come down: Fed official
While there are some signs that global and domestic inflation pressures are easing, high prices have spread, making it harder to quell quickly, a top US central banker said Monday. Still, he said he expects the aggressive Fed moves, along with similar steps by other major central banks, will help to restore balance globally.
In Brazil election, opinion polls the 'biggest loser'
Following a trend in recent years of underestimating voter support for Brexit and Donald Trump, opinion polls in Brazil were way off the mark for Sunday's first round of presidential elections.
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