Stories for October 31st 2022

Monday, October 31st 2022 - 22:20 UTC
Lula welcomes “Comrade” President Alberto Fernández in Sao Paulo

Argentine President Alberto Fernández met in Sao Paulo Monday afternoon with Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva to celebrate the latter's victory in Sunday's runoff.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 21:18 UTC
Colonial era bridge in India collapses killing at least 134

Indian authorities arrested 9 suspects Monday to account for the collapse of an old pedestrian bridge in the small industrial town of Morbi, in the State of Gujarat state, in which at least 134 people have been killed.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 21:16 UTC
Users lose followers amid Instagram glitch worldwide

Instagram users were shocked early Monday as Instagram began suspending accounts worldwide for no apparent reason, which also resulted in the loss of followers.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 19:56 UTC
Almost unused Milei Argentine Congress chair “on sale”

A mock e-commerce ad selling Argentine Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei's Congress seat for AR$ 240 (around US$ 0.82 at the unofficial “blue” exchange rate) was published this past weekend. Bidders could also opt for the 12-monthly-payment option.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:53 UTC
Lula is back as president of Brazil after narrowly defeating Bolsonaro

Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will return to power in Brazil for the third time after defeating incumbent head of State Jair Bolsonaro in the ballot by a very narrow margin, reflecting a huge division in the South American giant.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Bolsonaro mum after defeat

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was nowhere to be found Sunday evening after his loss to the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva was confirmed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Rishi Sunak congratulates Lula: “I look forward to working together on the issues that matter”

United Kingdom's new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, congratulated elected-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's election against incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro, saying he looked forward to coordinating on issues including protecting the planet's natural resources.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:36 UTC
Falklands included in Russia's list of “unfriendly” territories

Tit for tat. Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday to all British Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, accusing them of “unfriendly actions” against Moscow.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Energy security or clean energy: Germany dismantles wind farm to expand lignite coal mine

With winter around the corner and Europe giving priority to energy security over clean energy in German a wind farm is being dismantled to make way for an expansion of an open-pit lignite coal mine.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Russia suspends Black Sea export corridor for Ukrainian grains following “terrorist” drone attack

As had been anticipated, Russian Defense Ministry said that Moscow would suspend its implementation of a UN-brokered grain export deal if attacks continued on Sebastopol where the Russian Black Sea is headquartered.