The left-wing incumbent president had lost the first round to right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.

Investors are already questioning the debt-fueled expansion of neoclouds and whether the large AI infrastructure build-out will generate long-term returns.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains.

Oil prices fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could erode demand.

The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region, but also wants good ties with Beijing.

Elon Musk said in an X post that SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase GPUs.

Wonder is leaning into automation and user-built restaurants as founder Marc Lore prepares the startup for a potential IPO.