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Mongolia Wildfire Burns 80% of Protected Area, Blamed on Japanese Executives Flames sweep across parched grasslands, spreading rapidly. This is the wildfire that broke out in the Numrug Nature Reserve in eastern Mongolia on October 8. SBS Oct 26, 2026 12:43 PM

Lula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil... Bolsonaro Refuses to Accept Results Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the runoff in Brazil's presidential election, making him the first four-time president in Brazilian history. SBS Oct 26, 2026 12:28 PM

"I'm Scared": Japan Facing Unprecedented Paralysis Amid Suspected Cyberattacks Linked to China Japan is currently grappling with a surge in personal data leakage incidents. With cases exceeding 40 million among private companies this month alone—centering on travel reservation platforms, secondhand trading services, and convenience stores—the damage is now expanding to public services and medical facilities. SBS Oct 26, 2026 11:30 AM

Parents Finding Spouses for Their Children? 'Proxy Matchmaking' Surges Among People in Their 50s to 70s in Japan As an atmosphere against marriage spreads—fueled by a rising tendency among young people to remain unmarried—parents who want their children to tie the knot have taken matters into their own hands to find matches for them. SBS Oct 26, 2026 11:05 AM

France Pushes for Joint Liability for Property Damage During Protests Amid Backlash Over 'Infringing on Freedom to Protest' According to the report, the French Senate is reviewing the "vandals pay law" this week, which the administration of Emmanuel Macron is pushing for expedited processing. SBS Oct 26, 2026 10:59 AM

Newborn Infant Dies from Mpox... Pakistan Records 12 Deaths This Year A 53-day-old infant has died from mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. SBS Oct 26, 2026 10:55 AM

Clash of Former and Current Presidents: Has Generational Change Stalled for the Democrats? With 9 days left until the U.S. midterm elections, former and current presidents have clashed head-on. SBS Oct 26, 2026 10:30 AM

Lula Confirmed Winner of Brazil's Presidential Election, Securing Fourth Term In the runoff of Brazil's presidential election held on the 25th local time, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed for his fourth term in office. SBS Oct 26, 2026 10:19 AM

Lula Confirmed Winner of Brazil's Presidential Election After Dramatic Comeback at 48% Vote Count Incumbent Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 81, has secured his fourth presidential term by defeating Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the presidential runoff election held on the 25th, local time. SBS Oct 26, 2026 10:18 AM

Trump Warns Companies Moving to U.S.: "Tariffs Could Be Raised" if They Exploit the System U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that if companies investing in the United States attempt to exploit the country, tariffs could be raised by up to 50 percent. SBS Oct 26, 2026 8:16 AM