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The Kehlsteinhaus, known as the "Eagle's Nest", before the fire (file photo)Germany · TrendingUB-117 · Eagle's Nest fire: 33-year-old German motorcyclist arrested as arson suspect.Prosecutors say he is mentally ill and want him placed in a psychiatric facility.ZDFheute, 24-10-2026dpa via nordbayern.de, 24-10-2026ORF, 24-10-2026AP via ABC News, 24-10-2026Al Jazeera, 24-10-2026
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Brazil election: Lula wins a record fourth term, defeating Trump ally Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight runoff

Lula took 51.78% to Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.22% with 99.95% of votes counted. Bolsonaro has not recognised the result, and Lula's new term begins on 05-01-2027.

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