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Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's presidential front-runner, stabbed at rally

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's presidential front-runner, stabbed at rally

The front-runner in Brazil's presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro, has been stabbed at a campaign rally.

The far-right politician was attacked amid a crowd in the south-east state of Minas Gerais. A suspect was arrested.

Mr Bolsonaro had surgery for injuries to his intestines and is expected to recover, hospital officials said.

Source: bbc.com