Profiles

Lula's challenger won 47% of the vote in first-round polls. Will he win the run-off, too?

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Under his leadership, the Greens became a strong critic of Israel and its destruction of Gaza, drawing the ire of Israel. But a party motion equating Zionism with racism has divided some in the party

The former mayor of Marrakesh leads a party that won a quarter of all parliamentary seats in September's election, but she will need a majority to become premier

From cognac to Christian Dior, the 77-year-old French LVMH owner has built an empire. With the mercurial magnate seemingly more interested in maths, which of his children will take over?

His experience in improving specifications and broadening what a product can do and who can afford it could help distinguish Apple products from competitors

The media-savvy AfD candidate led his party to victory in Saxony-Anhalt, bringing it within reach of power for the first time since World War II

An Afghan of Tajik heritage, Massoud was the enigmatic warrior who resisted the Soviets, the Taliban, and al-Qaeda. So why didn't the US back him?

After breaking with Farage's Reform, he formed his own party: Restore Britain. Will it split the right-wing vote?

The chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has shaped the country's trajectory since the 1980s. Al Majalla takes a look at his career and impact.