The day in brief — October 25, 2026
The stories that led the day, ranked by how many independent outlets covered each one.

Brazilian voters decide today who takes the presidential seat, while Serbia's snap parliamentary elections see record turnout. Elon Musk, meanwhile, confirmed Starlink operates not by UN charter but by his personal rules, and Kyiv is not pleased.
The day's stories
- Brazil votes in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro
- Serbia holds snap parliamentary election with record turnout
- Musk confirms Starlink limits for Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of violating terms
- Obama slams Trump as 'chaos and cruelty' in midterm campaign blitz
- 128 arrested after unrest and looting in Barcelona, most of them minors
- Kremlin: Ukraine talks to resume after Nov 4
- Moscow to host 2030 World Weightlifting Championships
- Rapper Misha Mavashi dies at 41; investigators probe circumstances
- Trump announces Audi's first US plant in Georgia
- María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after nearly a year in exile
Other stories of the day
- Israel votes in tense election seen as referendum on Netanyahu
- WSJ: US proposes Orban for UN Secretary-General post
- Trump calls Norway a 'sh*thouse country' over Nobel snub
- Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to extend La Liga lead
- Antonelli wins US GP, one step from youngest F1 title
- Attack on Vucic's mother in Belgrade, suspect detained
- Teen arrested after shooting near Florida A&M stadium leaves 12 injured
- Trump praises Nicki Minaj's figure at Michigan rally
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