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  "id": 12084722,
  "title": "Bolsonaro shocks Lula as Brazil heads to run-off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-shocks-lula-as-brazil-heads-to-run-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T05:50:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/bolsonaro-shocks-lula-as-brazil-heads-to-run-off/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Brazil's presidential election will proceed to a run-off after neither of the top candidates secured a majority in the first round. Flavio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, finished first with 47.45% of valid votes, according to Al Jazeera. Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured 44.66% of the vote, as reported by Al Jazeera.\n\nThe run-off election is scheduled for October 25. According to Punch Nigeria, Flavio Bolsonaro's first-place finish was a surprise, as opinion polls had suggested a close contest with Lula holding a marginal lead. The election also saw landslide wins for the right in parliament, according to The Jakarta Post.\n\nLula, who is almost 81 and seeking a fourth term, has framed the election as a battle between democracy and \"barbarism\", warning that Brazil's sovereignty is at stake, The Jakarta Post reported. Flavio Bolsonaro has celebrated his result, saying it's the end of the Lula era.",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Brazil’s presidential race to go to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazils-presidential-race-to-go-to-second-round-as-flavio-bolsonaro",
        "published": "2026-10-05T00:16:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off after tight vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-and-lula-to-compete-in-brazilian-presidential-run-off-after",
        "published": "2026-10-05T00:54:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-election-goes-to-run-off-as-right-wing-flavio-bolsonaro-wins",
        "published": "2026-10-05T02:43:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-election-goes-to-run-off-as-right-wing-flavio-bolsonaro-wins-12067436",
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        "title": "Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-election-goes-to-run-off-as-right-wing-flavio-bolsonaro-wins-12067781",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:58:17.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brazil-election-goes-to-run-off-as-right-wing-flavio-bolsonaro-wins-12067763",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:00:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Presidential election today? Trump confuses India with Brazil, claims 125 million voted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/presidential-election-today-trump-confuses-india-with-brazil-claims",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:30:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘125 million voted in India’s Presidential Election’: Trump’s faux pas amid Brazil polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/125-million-voted-in-indias-presidential-election-trumps-faux-pas",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:44:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/watch-how-brazils-dramatic-election-unfolded",
        "published": "2026-10-05T04:51:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-beats-expectations-in-brazil-vote-faces-lula-in-runoff",
        "published": "2026-10-05T05:08:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Bolsonaro shocks Lula as Brazil heads to run-off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-shocks-lula-as-brazil-heads-to-run-off-12087916",
        "published": "2026-10-05T06:08:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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