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South African police arrested a suspect possessing a murdered runner's watch as investigations continue into a wave of women's killings in Gauteng.

Brazil's right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro leads incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first round, forcing a decisive runoff on October 25.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned after nine years, paving the way for early elections. His departure follows major anti-government protests and a massive military procurement partnership with Israel.

Nauru President David Adeang announced at the UN General Assembly that the Pacific nation is officially changing its name to Naoero to reclaim its ancestral heritage and reject colonial-era naming.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto publicly called to free Palestine during a ceremony in East Java, appearing to shift tone after previously emphasizing Israel's security at the UN.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has rejected US pressure to send troops or military assets to assist in the US-led war against Iran, citing domestic opposition and political risks while aiming to protect national economic interests.

A senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that early presidential elections could be held on April 16, 2028, potentially opening the path for Erdogan to run for a final term.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed readiness for a security agreement with Israel after IDF withdrawal, which could lead to peace, while affirming plans to disarm Hezbollah.

Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh went viral after a video showed him bench-pressing 100 kg in a full business suit during a military visit. The 58-year-old leader, known for his bodybuilding background, also plays in a rock band.

A national campaign launched under the auspices of President Isaac Herzog aims to combat the alarming rise of bullying and social ostracism affecting one in three children nationwide.

According to NBC, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has discussed the possibility of a 2028 presidential run with associates. While no official decision has been made, his recent political activities in key states have sparked significant speculation.

Peter Magyar's liberal reform in Hungary continues: 14 years after the Orban government forced Andras Baka to resign as President of the Supreme Court amid his criticism of the PM's reforms, the parliament has elected him as President of the country. In his inauguration speech, he called not to act out of revenge: "We have no common future if we see each other as enemies."

Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982. At 93, amid corruption allegations, he won an eighth consecutive term, only to fly to Switzerland for a "short stay" and fail to return. The opposition demands answers, claiming the country is being run by a shadow elite while the leader clings to power.

The flood of contradictory statements from Donald Trump proves he lacks the skills and experience required for the US presidency. Experts and diplomats are increasingly voicing concerns about his fitness for the role.