
Political press review: Donald Trump responds to Obama's criticism, Flavio Bolsonaro faces legal restrictions in Brazil, and the polls for the 2026 mid-term elections in the United States are analyzed.
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The text brings together international political news concerning the United States and Brazil.
“A rotten president”: Trump responds to Obama’s mockery over his work at the White House
The former Democratic president this weekend compared the White House renovated by his successor to a “Cheesecake Factory opened by Saddam Hussein.”
“Lula’s Federal Police ordered me to hand over my passports”: Flavio Bolsonaro declares that he was banned by the courts from leaving Brazil
VIDEO - The 45-year-old senator was beaten to everyone's surprise by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday, after beating him in the first round three weeks ago.
Midterms 2026: what do the latest polls say?
INFOGRAPHIC – In just one week, Americans will be called to the polls for the midterm elections. These must renew the entire House of Representatives, a little more than a third of the Senate as well as a majority of the governors' positions.

Review of political news including Barack Obama's criticism of Donald Trump, travel restrictions imposed on Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil and the latest polls ahead of the 2026 US mid-term elections.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, targeted by investigations for corruption and money laundering, is said to have fled Brazil. Initially announced for the United States, he would head to Ecuador after his electoral defeat against Lula.

Canada and the EU meet in Montreal to deepen their strategic alliance. Faced with the uncertainties linked to the Trump administration, the two partners are aiming for increased cooperation on critical minerals, digital technology and defense.

A Russian drone strike on a train station in Dnipro killed at least 13 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Western allies to respond to this escalation targeting civilian infrastructure.

Le Figaro retraces the 23 minutes preceding the train collision in the province of Toledo, Spain, an accident which caused the death of at least 69 people following a technical incident.
Spain begins three days of national mourning following a train collision 150 km from Madrid, killing at least 68 people and injuring more than 100, amid concerns about the safety of the network.