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Brazil’s Lula launches anti-organised crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed during his meeting last week with US President Donald Trump.

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Middle East live: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear programme outweighs Americans' economic pain

US President Donald ⁠Trump said he expects to have a "long talk" about Iran with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when he arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit. Trump said Americans’ financial struggles were not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end ​to the war, adding that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Israel, Finland qualify for Eurovision final as five countries boycott music contest

Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna.

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