UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is searching for a British alternative to Palantir, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his military leaders to abandon the rules of war, according to intelligence intercepted by Kyiv. Plus, Eurozone borrowing costs surged, and Brazil’s election pits the leftwing incumbent against a rightwing former president’s son.

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Andy Burnham searches for UK alternative to Palantir

Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says

Eurozone borrowing costs surge in global bond rout

US sanctions Kremlin-backed fintech A7 for allegedly assisting Iran

Scandal and succession in the House of Bolsonaro

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Zelenskyy says Putin’s gloves are off

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Zelenskyy says Putin’s gloves are off