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The week’s five big stories, and how they went last time.

Every card is one story, with the last time something like it happened and how that ended. About 20 minutes, then you’re caught up.

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Week to 4 October 2026 · No account needed

  1. Story 1:Start here4 minBrazil’s runoffSeatbelt sign on · developingLast time: Brazil’s last first round, 2022. Decided by two points.
  2. Story 2:5 minHormuz and the deadlineSeatbelt sign on · developingLast time: The Tanker War ends, 1988. Shipping resumed.
  3. Story 3:4 minTigray and EritreaSeatbelt sign on · developingLast time: The Tigray war, 2020. Peace held almost three years.
  4. Story 4:4 minEbola passes 4,000 deathsSeatbelt sign on · developingLast time: The Kivu outbreak, 2018. Over in two years.
  5. Story 5:3 minStatehood and the seaSmooth air · settlingLast time: The Holy See, 1870. Kept its seat.
  6. About 20 min in allExit: caught upThat’s the week. No feed, nothing more to scroll.Precedents are drafted from the historical record and are awaiting our review.