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# TODAY'S MEDIA TRENDS N1BOS


O C T O B E R 29,2026


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# TODAY'S MEDIA TRENDS


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O C T O B E R 29,2026


POLITICAL UPHEAVAL IN SERBIA
AND INFRASTRUCTURE DISASTERS IN SPAIN DEFINE A VOLATILE SHIFT IN EUROPEAN AND
MEDITERRANEAN


# DAY-AT-A-GLANCE


October 29,2026,marks a pivotal moment of institutional transition and physical catastrophe across the European and Mediterranean theaters.The collapse of the long-standing Aleksandar Vučić regime in Serbia has created a power vacuum currently being filled by a militant,highly organized Student List movement.This domestic shift is being met with extreme friction as the outgoing administration faces accusations of planning a coup d'état on election night,while student leaders demand a total purge of the security,judicial,and media apparatus.The implications for the Western Balkans are profound,as the region prepares for a potential "lustration"process that could fundamentally alter the Belgrade-Banja Luka axis and the "Serbian World"geopolitical


Simultaneously,Spain is grappling with a national calamity following a high-speed rail


collision that killed at least 69people,marking the second such tragedy in a year and triggering violent protests in Madrid against the Sanchez government.The disaster highlights critical vulnerabilities in aging European infrastructure management,specifically the failure of electronic control systems and human dispatching errors.In the Middle East,the Israeli parliamentary elections have resulted in a total political deadlock,leaving the country in a precarious state where Arab parties hold a historic,albeit contested,kingmaker status that neither major Jewish bloc is currently willing to


Economically,the Eurozone faces dual shocks:the impending resignation of ECB President Christine Lagarde and a deepening energy crisis exacerbated by active warfare with Iran.In Bosnia and Herzegovina,the state is teetering on a logistics collapse as 30%of the transport capacity has already exited the country due to unfavorable regulatory conditions and high fuel costs.This convergence of political transition,infrastructure failure,and economic fragmentation suggests a period of heightened risk for European regional cohesion and critical service


# MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS


# The Fall of the Vučić Administration and Serbian Institutional Purge


Aleksandar Vučić has publicly denied
allegations from the British "Times"that he planned a violent coup on election night,claiming he would have conceded immediately if defeat were certain.
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The "Student List"has launched a massive initiative to prevent the destruction of documentation by the outgoing government,establishing secure channels for whistleblowers within the civil service.•


Mass resignations and dismissals have
begun at the Radio Television of Serbia (RTS),including the General Director and several news editors,as the new political force demands an end to state-controlled propaganda.
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Judicial review is intensifying,with 87
prosecutor's offices ordered to open files on high-profile corruption cases,including the Novi Sad canopy collapse and illicit wiretapping.
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# Spanish Infrastructure Crisis and Social Unrest


A high-speed train on the Madrid-Seville line collided with a stationary train,leading to a three-day national mourning period.•


Technical investigations focus on a
computer system failure at the Atocha station in Madrid,which forced dispatchers to switch to manual signaling,resulting in a fatal speed authorization.
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Protests in Madrid turned violent as 1,500
demonstrators clashed with police,demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport.
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# Israeli Election Deadlock and Arab Political Surge


With 96%of votes counted,the Likud-led
bloc has 53seats and the opposition 48,both short of the 61-seat majority required to form a government.
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Arab parties secured a historic 19seats,
creating a mathematical necessity for their inclusion in any stable coalition,despite fierce ideological resistance from Jewish factions.
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The political stalemate threatens to trigger
the seventh election in seven years if a compromise is not reached.
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# Bosnia and Herzegovina Transport and Security Crises


A EUFOR helicopter crashed near Brčko
during a routine operation,resulting in 3fatalities and 12injuries,prompting a highlevel military investigation.
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Transporters warn of a logistics exodus,
with companies relocating to Croatia and Slovenia to avoid administrative hurdles and the "90-180"visa restrictions for drivers.
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Institutional friction continues as the state
plans a 13%wage increase for high-ranking officials while the consumer basket exceeds 3,560KM,far outstripping the average salary.
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# KEY GOVERNANCE TOPICS


Armed Conflict &Militarization:The ongoing war with Iran is cited as a primary driver for Eurozone economic instability and the resignation of Christine Lagarde.In Ukraine,Russian drone strikes on Dnipro killed 14civilians at a train station,illustrating the continued targeting of critical transport hubs.The EUFOR helicopter crash in Bosnia adds a layer of military sensitivity to a region already stressed by political


Leadership Dynamics &Governance:Serbia is undergoing a radical administrative


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deconstruction,with student-led "Alternative"movements demanding the immediate removal of security heads (BIA,Gendarmery)and judicial leadership.In Bosnia,Minka Kreho was appointed President of the Court of BiH,inheriting a system plagued by organized crime cases and a lack of asset management infrastructure.ECB head Lagarde's resignation,timed eight months before her term ends,is a strategic move to ensure the EU can appoint a successor before the French


Critical Infrastructure Security:The Spanish rail disaster is the second masscasualty incident in a year involving the same companies,raising fundamental questions about the safety of Europe's second-largest high-speed network.In Bosnia,the Corridor 5c highway project remains stalled due to expropriation disputes and investigations into the misuse of EU loans by former highway


Macroeconomics &Trade:The Bosnian transport sector is in terminal decline,with 30%of companies moving operations abroad.This threatens a significant spike in the cost of living,as 90%of trade in the country relies on road transport.Meanwhile,the consumer price index continues to climb,with energy prices (gas up 12%,electricity potentially up 30%by March)driving social


# DEEP DIVE:TRENDS AND THEMES


The Rise of Anti-Establishment Youth Movements:The Serbian "Student List"represents a shift from traditional opposition politics to a technocratic-revolutionary model.By focusing on institutional accountability and document preservation rather than just electoral victory,they are attempting to


prevent the "deep state"from surviving a change in government.This "antipolitics"trend is viewed by analysts as a structural response to the global crisis of liberal democracy,where established parties fail to provide social


Infrastructure Vulnerability as a Political Catalyst:In both Spain and Serbia,infrastructure failures (train crashes and canopy collapses)have moved from technical issues to existential threats to government legitimacy.The Spanish protests demonstrate that public patience with "human error"is exhausted when systems are known to be outdated or mismanaged.This theme extends to Bosnia,where the inability to finish the Corridor 5c highway is increasingly linked to high-level corruption and mismanagement of international


Fragmentation of the Mediterranean Political Consensus:The Israeli election results show a fracturing electorate where traditional security narratives no longer guarantee a majority.The emergence of Arab parties as potential kingmakers signals a shift toward a multi-ethnic political reality that the existing Zionist framework is struggling to integrate,potentially leading to prolonged


# INTERNAL DYNAMICS &DOMESTIC INSTABILITY


Serbia:The country is in a high-risk transition phase.The "Student List"is effectively running a shadow administration,targeting the civil service to prevent evidence tampering.The outgoing SNS elite is characterized by "large disbelief"that their rule is ending,while the new leadership faces the challenge of governing without a traditional party infrastructure.The risk of


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staged incidents by interested groups to discredit the transition remains


Bosnia and Herzegovina:Institutional decay is evident in the divorce between elite wages and public reality.Political leaders are accused of using $100million in lobbying funds for personal image rather than state interests.The logistics crisis acts as a slowmotion economic shock that the current fragmented government is unable to address,leading to a loss of government mandate as citizens feel "abandoned"to


Spain:The Sanchez government faces a legitimacy crisis.The violent clashes in Madrid and the demand for ministerial resignations suggest that infrastructure safety has become a primary driver of civil unrest,potentially threatening the coalition's


# EXTERNAL DYNAMICS &GLOBAL POSTURE


EU Regional Strategy:The EU is seen as a frustrated partner in the Balkans,with nearly 1billion Euros in funds for Bosnia stalled due to the failure to adopt a Reform Agenda.The resignation of Lagarde suggests a pre-emptive defense of Eurozone leadership against the rising tide of right-wing nationalism in


The "Outside World"as Threat and Nanny:Outgoing Serbian leaders continue to frame their defeat as a result of foreign orders (specifically referencing the UK and general "foreigners").Conversely,Bosnian transporters are pleading for the state to "copy Croatia"in its visa policies,showing a desire to integrate into neighboring regulatory successes even as domestic statecraft


# THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT


The global economic outlook is clouded by the Iran-Israel war,which is driving energy costs and forcing the ECB into a leadership transition.Locally in the Balkans,the primary economic threat is the collapse of the transport sector,which will inevitably lead to food and medicine price spikes.The widening wealth gap in Bosnia is reaching a breaking point as politicians grant themselves raises while 28%of the minimum wage barely covers the basic consumer


# Key Economic Vectors


Inflation:The consumer basket in BiH
reached 3,560KM in September;gas prices are set to rise by 12%.
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Infrastructure Costs:The Zenica-
Golubinja highway section cost 419million Euros,yet remains closed to traffic despite ceremonial openings.
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Supply Chain Risk:90%of BiH rob trade
is via road;the loss of 30%of transport capacity creates a structural inflationary bottleneck.
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Labor Exodus:Professional drivers are
migrating to Slovenia and Croatia for better pay and easier EU residency.
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# LEADERSHIP CHANGES


Aleksandar Vučić:The outgoing Serbian
leader is in a defensive posture,accepting defeat while warning of a "Serbian World"return.He has been sidelined by studentled movements.
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Christine Lagarde:Resigned from the
ECB,effective Feb 7,2027.Her departure is a strategic maneuver to allow the EU to manage her succession before the volatile French elections.
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Manja Grčić:Resigned as General
Director of RTS under pressure from the Student List,initiating a wider purge of state media.
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Minka Kreho:Appointed President of the
Court of BiH for a four-year term,marking a change in judicial leadership after the removal of Ranko Debevec.
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Borivoje Uskoković:Appointed acting
editor of RTS news,immediately dismissing multiple department heads to signal a shift in editorial policy.
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# EDITORIAL POSTURE &STORY HIERARCHY


Lead Stories:The broadcast prioritized the political transition in Serbia and the Spanish train disaster,framing both as crises of institutional accountability.Significant airtime was also given to the transporter crisis in BiH,reflecting a deep concern with domestic economic


Buried Stories:The war with Iran was mentioned only as background for economic reports,despite its massive geopolitical weight.The arrests for sports match-fixing in Foča and a drug bust in Sarajevo were treated as secondary criminal news,minimized by the gravity of the EUFOR helicopter


Tone and Omissions:The tone was one of managed anxiety,particularly regarding the slow pace of highway construction and the rapid departure of skilled labor.Conspicuous by its absence was any detailed discussion of the military specifics of the Iran war or the current status of the US presidential race,which was only vaguely referenced in relation to "Trump's plan for


# GEOPOLITICAL FRAMING


The network portrays a world in painful transition.Serbia is framed as a nation "washing away"years of propaganda,while Spain is a technologically advanced state failing in its basic safety obligations.Israel is depicted as a chaotic democracy unable to accept its own demographic


# COUNTRIES and LEADERS


Aleksandar Vučić:Portrayed as a defeated
autocrat attempting to save face by accusing foreigners of his downfall."He knows for himself that he receives orders from abroad...I never received orders from abroad."
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Pedro Sanchez:Framed as a grieving but
responsible leader under immense pressure from a populist backlash."The whole state is working day and night to...clarify every last detail of this tragedy."
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Benjamin Netanyahu:Portrayed as
desperate and divisive,accused of using "racist divisions"to stay in power while blocking national unity."Netanyahu,do not dare to use Israel's security for your political needs."
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Russia:Framed consistently as a terrorist
state targeting civilian transit nodes."The drone hit a platform where there was a train...14people died."
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# NON-STATE &CORPORATE ACTORS


The Student List:Framed as the
principled and innovative engine of Serbian change."They have pried something that no generation until now has been able to...they managed to protest for two years without violence."
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EUFOR:Portrayed as a tragic but stable
presence in BiH,now undergoing internal trauma after the helicopter crash.
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Microsoft:Framed as a defensive giant
trying to protect the world from its own creations."We need to build defenses that operate 24x7so that we can respond at machine speed."
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# INFORMATION WARFARE ENVIRONMENT


Narrative Seeding:The outgoing Serbian
regime is attempting to seed the narrative that the new government will "destroy Serbia"by surrendering Kosovo,while the Student List is countered with reports of "staged incidents"designed to provoke a security crackdown.
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Censorship and Control:The REM
(Regulatory Body for Electronic Media)is accused of failing to monitor the "Informer"tabloid,which the Student List calls a "propaganda machinery"that calls citizens "scum."
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Propaganda Delta:While Vučić claims he
accepted defeat gracefully,the Student List claims they are already seeing "destruction of documentation"and "suspicious payments,"suggesting a frantic attempt by the old guard to cover their tracks.
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# HYPOTHESES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK


The Balkan Domino Effect:If the
Serbian transition successfully purges the security apparatus,a similar "Alternative"movement may gain traction in the Republic of Srpska (BiH),potentially leading to a regional crisis for the Dodik administration.
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European Logistics Contraction:
Continued migration of transport companies will lead to a permanent price floor for consumer goods in Bosnia,potentially sparking "bread riots"or major labor strikes by winter.
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Israeli Strategic Pivot:The historic result
for Arab parties will likely lead to a redefinition of Israeli citizenship or a total collapse of the Knnesset's functionality,forcing a constitutional crisis.
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# STRATEGIC FORESIGHT


Short Term (1-4Weeks):Expect a wave of arrests in Serbia as prosecutors receive whistleblower files.In Spain,additional infrastructure strikes are likely as unions protest safety standards.The EUFOR crash investigation will dominate Bosnian security talk,potentially pausing some mission


Medium Term (1-6Months):A new ECB President will be nominated,likely focusing on war-time economics.Bosnia will face a "winter of discontent"as gas and electricity price hikes take effect simultaneously with the logistics bottleneck.The Israeli deadlock will likely persist,leaving the military to manage Gaza without clear political


Long Term (1-5Years):The Corridor 5c project will likely become a case study in failed EU integration if financing isn't restructured.Serbia may emerge as a new hub for "civil society governance"if the Student List successfully transitions to a political party,but the risk of a revanchist SNS return remains significant if the economy


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# RISK ASSESSMENT


Balkan Transition Instability:Risk of
civil service sabotage or violence in Serbia as the new government purges security agencies.Triggers:Mass arrests of SNS loyalists or staged red-flag incidents.Likelihood:High.Impact:High.Mitigations:International oversight of document preservation and security transitions.
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European Rail Safety Collapse:Loss of
public trust in high-speed rail leads to economic shifts and government collapse in Spain.Triggers:A third crash or proof of systemic maintenance negligence.Likelihood:Moderate.Impact:Severe.Mitigations:Immediate independent audit of all electronic control systems across the Ave network.
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BiH Logistics Breakdown:Total failure of
the road transport network,leading to food and medicine shortages.Triggers:Continued driver exodus and failure to grant fuel tax relief.Likelihood:High.Impact:Critical.Mitigations:Emergency visa reciprocity with EU and immediate fuel subsidies for transport sectors.
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Eurozone Monetary Vacuum:Instability in the Euro due to Lagarde's early exit amidst the Iran war.Triggers:Escalation of Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure.Likelihood:Moderate.Impact:High.Mitigations:Rapid consensus on a successor to minimize market uncertainty.•


AI Cybersecurity Crisis:Rogue AI agents
outrunning human defenders.Triggers:A major hack on a public utility using automated agent swarms.Likelihood:Increasing.Impact:Catastrophic.Mitigations:Deployment of Microsoft's "Guardian Agents"to monitor environment signals 24/7.
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# GAPS &BLIND SPOTS


The exact nature of the war with Iran
remains unclarified;it is used as a scapegoat for economic issues without tactical updates.
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There is no mention of how the Student List
plans to handle the Kosovo issue,a major potential point of failure for their popular support.
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The broadcast failed to explain why the
EUFOR helicopter crash occurred during a "routine operation"in clear weather (aside from clouds),leaving national security speculations unchecked.
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The fate of Benjamin Netanyahu in the face of criminal trials and his role in the Iran war is minimized in the election coverage.•


# CONTRARIAN NARRATIVE SCENARIOS


The "Managed Retreat"Hypothesis:Aleksandar Vučić's sudden "acceptance"of defeat and the simultaneous resignation of media heads may not be a victory for democracy,but a managed exit strategy to leave the incoming student government with an ungovernable state and a bankrupt treasury,setting the stage for a "savior"return in 24


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found to be the result of sabotage or interference,could serve as the trigger for a major NATO reinforcement in the region,inadvertently ending the political deadlock in BiH by


# RECOMMENDATIONS &IMPLICATIONS


# For Statecraft/Public Sector:


Immediate diplomatic engagement with the
Serbian "Student List"to ensure document preservation for future corruption trials.
Fast-track professional driver visa programs to prevent the collapse of Balkan supply chains.
Redouble infrastructure monitoring following the Spanish rail disaster,specifically targeting legacy electronic control systems.
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# For Private Sector/Investors:


Diversify logistics routes away from BiH-
registered carriers to avoid the projected 30%capacity drop.
Prepare for Eurozone volatility as the ECB enters a lame-duck period under Lagarde.
Invest in AI-driven security (Guardian Agents)as rogue automated threats move to "machine speed."
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# LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP


Legislative activity centered on wage adjustments for the Bosnian elite and emergency prosecutorial orders in


New Albanian laws have also been enacted to penalize


# BILLS DISCUSSED/DEBATED:•


BiH Wage Increase:Increases the base
for official salaries to 785KM,costing the budget 150million KM annually.
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Albanian Protest Penalties:A new law
imposing fines up to 11,000KM for violent protest participation.
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Serbian Lustration Demands:The
Student List is drafting emergency measures to suspend security heads and freeze institutional spending.
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# HEARINGS &PRESS EVENTS:•


Forto Transporter Meeting:
Discussion on the exodus of transport capacity and fuel tax relief.
Vučić Presser:Denial of coup plans and dismissal of foreign influence claims.
Student List Presser:Demands for the resignation of 20+officials across media and security.
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# KEY STORIES


Serbian Election Upset and Fallout:The
Student List wins as Vučić concedes;demands for purges of RTS,REM,and BIA heads.Vučić denies coup allegations.
Spanish Rail Tragedy:69dead in MadridSeville train collision;system failure blamed;protests in Madrid.
Israeli Political Stalemate:Elections end in deadlock;Arab parties win 19seats;no clear government path.
ECB Leadership Crisis:Christine Lagarde resigns early;markets react to energy crisis and Iran war.
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EUFOR Helicopter Crash:3dead,12
injured in crash near Brčko;critical injuries reported.
BiH Transport Crisis:30%of drivers/companies have left;warnings of massive life-cost increases.
Dnipro Station Strike:Russian drones kill 14at a Ukrainian train station.
BiH Judicial Appointment:Minka Kreho named Court President amidst crime surge.BiH Wage Controversy:Politicians grant themselves salary hikes while the poor face rising prices.
Corridor 5c Highway Delays:20km section opened ceremonially but remains closed;corruption probe ongoing.
Sarajevo Roses Digital Map:Initiative to save war memorials from urban decay.
Microsoft AI Security:Launch of Guardian Agents to combat automated hacking swarms.
Foča Match-Fixing Bust:Seven arrested for betting fraud and extortion.
Sarajevo Drug Action:Five arrested in "Black Peak"operation targeting heroin trade.
Tuzla Parking Protests:Citizens rally against paid parking in residential zones.
Lagarde Successor Speculation:Central bank governors from Netherlands and Spain named as frontrunners.
Fast Fashion Sustainability:EU scientists push Digital Product Passes to fight textile waste.
Lunar Rover Development:German researchers plan 3D-printed vehicles for the moon.
Bolsonaro in Exile:Former Brazilian leader flies to the US after election loss;
Trump approves entry.
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Movie Box Office:Crime drama "Prime Time"leads the charts with $45million.•


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