Brazil’s presidential race will proceed to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro secured 47.1% of the vote with over 99% of ballots counted, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The result sets up a pivotal contest between the two candidates. —The Lens

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Pedro Sanchez's decision to call a snap election reflects the inherent instability of Spain's parliamentary system, where his Socialist Party has governed in a minority situation since 2018 and relied on coalition building for survival. This move echoes a previous snap election called in 2019, highlighting a pattern of political maneuvering and a lack of durable governing majorities. The announcement, however, risks overlooking the ongoing complexities of the Catalan…