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Brazil's comedians see perfect timing 'to make people laugh'
A divisive election duel has Brazilians on edge and sometimes depressed, but for comedian Fabio Porchat, it's the perfect time to break out the jokes. "Nerves are on edge, people are sick of the elections.
Brazil runoff: 3 key factors
Charisma and campaign strategy won't be the only things in play when Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva face off in a polarizing runoff election Sunday. - Rejection - Millions of Brazilians hate Bolsonaro, Lula or both -- and that rejection vote will play a decisive role, analysts say.
Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72
Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and landslides that left at least 72 people dead, officials said. In recent years, flash floods with mud and debris from largely deforested mountainsides have been among the deadliest hazards posed by typhoons in the Philippines.
Poland picks US firm to build 1st nuclear power station: PM
Poland on Friday picked US firm Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power station, as the country bids to shore up its energy security at a time of soaring tensions with Russia over Ukraine. Poland has been planning a civil nuclear energy capacity for years, but the issue of energy security has taken on added urgency because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Intruder hunting US politician Pelosi attacks her husband with hammer
An intruder attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer, fracturing his skull, after breaking into their California home on Friday in search of her. US media, citing family sources, said the intruder told Paul Pelosi he was going to tie him up and wait for the speaker to get home.
Power workers struggle to keep Ukraine's energy on stream
Perched on a gondola, two employees fix a cable to a large pylon. "We are confronted by such damage for the first time," said one employee, Pavlo.
Avengers assemble for Brazil's knife-edge election
Hollywood's biggest superheroes flew into Brazil's election Friday, as the "Avengers" answered calls for help from supporters of presidential challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Wong immediately answered the call.
Nota Baloyi posts private video with Berita, says his sister & cousins trained him to kiss
Nota Baloyi shocked Mzansi by posting a private video of him kissing Berita. The music executive further shared that she'll never find a better kisser than him.
Twitter users test free speech limits in new Musk era
Twitter users wasted no time Friday testing the limits of free speech on the platform under new owner Elon Musk, with posts questioning transgender identity and masks. Hours after Musk took total ownership of the platform, conservative voices celebrated what they said was their newly-reclaimed right to free speech.
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