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Brazil finance minister taps Ceron for executive secretary, Leal to Treasury

Brazil finance minister taps Ceron for executive secretary, Leal to Treasury
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail

Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail
Swedish Liberals and Sweden Democrats agree pact to boost right's September election chances

Swedish Liberals and Sweden Democrats agree pact to boost right's September election chances
Brazil's top court bars Trump adviser from visiting Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil's top court bars Trump adviser from visiting Bolsonaro in prison
US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says

US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says
Argentina's Milei pitches to Wall Street as investors reassess emerging markets

Argentina's Milei pitches to Wall Street as investors reassess emerging markets
Brazil's Haddad says Durigan likely to replace him as finance minister

Brazil's Haddad says Durigan likely to replace him as finance minister
Brazil's finance minister expected to step down next week, sources say

Brazil's finance minister expected to step down next week, sources say
Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict

Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict
France's Macron invites Brazil's Lula to G7 summit in June

France's Macron invites Brazil's Lula to G7 summit in June
'Global euro' may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan

'Global euro' may have to come with some FX lift: Mike Dolan
Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks

Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks
Macron warns of renewed friction with US, urges EU to use 'Greenland moment' to push reforms

Macron warns of renewed friction with US, urges EU to use 'Greenland moment' to push reforms
Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts

Landslide election win clears path for Japan's Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme
Japan's election: What you need to know

Japan's election: What you need to know
Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election

Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election
Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows
Turkey aims to lift trade volume with Nigeria to $5 billion

Turkey aims to lift trade volume with Nigeria to $5 billion
Indonesian president's nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns

Indonesian president's nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns
South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices
Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says

Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says
World markets jolted, dollar dips as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

World markets jolted, dollar dips as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland
Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift

Czech PM Babis' government wins confidence vote as policies on budget, Ukraine shift
Analysis-Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence

Analysis-Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence
Brazil's Justice Minister Lewandowski resigns

Brazil's Justice Minister Lewandowski resigns
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro returns to prison after hospital exams

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro returns to prison after hospital exams
Brazil's Justice Minister tells advisors, Presidential Palace he will exit, sources say

Brazil's Justice Minister tells advisors, Presidential Palace he will exit, sources say
Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history
Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities

Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities
Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government

Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government
Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon

Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon
Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Explainer-Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: who is in line to collect

Explainer-Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: who is in line to collect
Brazil's Haddad reaffirms he will not run for public office next year

Brazil's Haddad reaffirms he will not run for public office next year
Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay

Brazil threatens to abandon Mercosur-EU deal as Italy, France seek delay
Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe, WSJ says

Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe, WSJ says
Lula's party chief questions Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential bid
Lula's party chief questions Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential bid
Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says

Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says
Bolsonaro's senator son touts father's backing for 2026 Brazil presidential run

Bolsonaro's senator son touts father's backing for 2026 Brazil presidential run
Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil