The far&nbsp;right's attempts&nbsp;to invalidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva being elected president&nbsp;of Brazil were thwarted when a much-anticipated investigation from Brazil's defence ministry failed to find evidence of recent ballots being cast unlawfully.

Following weeks of speculations&nbsp;that it would embolden accusations by extremist president Jair Bolsonaro that the election was rigged, the military late on Wednesday delivered the 63-page report to Brazil's electoral authorities.

Bolsonaro, an ex-army captain, had hinted for months that he wouldn't accept defeat and regularly questioned the reliability of Brazil's electronic voting machines, while offering no proof to support his claims.&nbsp;

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His followers expected the military to substantiate these allegations, but the only hint of uncertainty came in the shape of a feeble recommendation that a committee be set up to guarantee that the source code used in the voting machines cannot be altered, The Guardian said in a report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-rare-18-carat-pink-diamond-sold-for-285-million-532545">Brazil’s </a>senior electoral official said they “received with satisfaction the final report from the defence ministry that, in common with all the other monitoring agencies, does not point to any fraud or inconsistency in electronic ballot boxes or in the 2022 electoral process”.

Bolsonaro lost the 30 October run-off election to his rival Lula by 50.9% to 49.1%.&nbsp;However, he has refused to accept defeat&nbsp;and has remained absent since the vote, coming out just briefly two days after the vote to urge his followers to stop rallies that were blocking highways and roads all around the nation.&nbsp;

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The far right's attempts to invalidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva being elected president of Brazil were thwarted when a much-anticipated investigation from Brazil's defence ministry failed to find evidence of recent ballots being cast unlawfully.

The far right's attempts to invalidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva being elected president of Brazil were thwarted when a much-anticipated investigation from Brazil's defence ministry failed to find evidence of recent ballots being cast unlawfully. Following weeks of speculations that it would embolden accusations by extremist president Jair Bolsonaro that the election was rigged, the military late on Wednesday delivered the 63-page report to Brazil's electoral authorities. Bolsonaro, an ex-army captain, had hinted for months that he wouldn't accept defeat and regularly questioned the reliability of Brazil's electronic voting machines, while offering no proof to support his claims. Also read | Brazilian popular music legend Gal Costa dead at 77 His followers expected the military to substantiate these allegations, but the only hint of uncertainty came in the shape of a feeble recommendation that a committee be set up to guarantee that the source code used in the voting machines cannot be altered, The Guardian said in a report. Brazil’s senior electoral official said they “received with satisfaction the final report from the defence ministry that, in common with all the other monitoring agencies, does not point to any fraud or inconsistency in electronic ballot boxes or in the 2022 electoral process”. Bolsonaro lost the 30 October run-off election to his rival Lula by 50.9% to 49.1%. However, he has refused to accept defeat and has remained absent since the vote, coming out just briefly two days after the vote to urge his followers to stop rallies that were blocking highways and roads all around the nation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has been ruled out of the series against South Africa after sustaining grade two thigh strain, team officials confirmed on Sunday.

De Silva was retired hurt during the first innings on the Day 1 of the first test at Centurion Park on Saturday.

Silva's absence would leave a huge void in Lanka's batting and bowling line-up. He was batting on 79 as he cruised through for a comfortable single, immediately falling to the ground after completing the run.&nbsp;

The 29-year-old is expected to be out of the game for two weeks and the Lankans will hope to have him fit for the home series against England that starts in Galle on January 14.

Sri Lanka closed the opening day on 340 for six, a strong position on a wicket that is providing plenty of assistance to the bowlers.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has been ruled out of the series against South Africa after sustaining grade two thigh strain, team officials confirmed on Sunday.

Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has been ruled out of the series against South Africa after sustaining grade two thigh strain, team officials confirmed on Sunday. De Silva was retired hurt during the first innings on the Day 1 of the first test at Centurion Park on Saturday. Silva's absence would leave a huge void in Lanka's batting and bowling line-up. He was batting on 79 as he cruised through for a comfortable single, immediately falling to the ground after completing the run. The 29-year-old is expected to be out of the game for two weeks and the Lankans will hope to have him fit for the home series against England that starts in Galle on January 14. Sri Lanka closed the opening day on 340 for six, a strong position on a wicket that is providing plenty of assistance to the bowlers. (Reuters inputs)

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva ruled out of South Africa series

Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.

Sri Lanka were 212 for three at tea.

De Silva made 79 off 105 balls before pulling up clutching his left hip as he completed a run. He had treatment on the field before being taken off on a motorised stretcher.

De Silva and Dinesh Chandimal (50 not out) stabilised the Sri Lankan innings after a helter-skelter start in which they lost their first three wickets for 54 runs inside 11 overs. The pair added 131 runs before De Silva's injury.

De Silva played some flowing strokes in hitting 11 fours and a six, while Chandimal played an anchor role, reaching his half-century off 116 balls in the last over before tea.

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne capitalised on some loose bowling from South African debutant Lutho Sipamla to score 22 off 20 balls before he was bowled off an inside edge by Lungi Ngidi with the total on 28 in the fifth over.

Sri Lanka then lost two wickets to loose shots with the total on 54.

Kusal Mendis mistimed a pull shot and was caught at mid-on off Anrich Nortje before Kusal Perera played a wild slash at Wiaan Mulder and was caught behind in the next over.

South Africa were fielding their most inexperienced fast bowling attack since 1993, with Ngidi, Nortje, Sipamla and all-rounder Mulder having just 12 caps and 35 wickets between them.

On a pitch which offered bounce and early movement, the bowlers struggled to find consistency, with Sipamla leaking 28 runs in three overs with the new ball. Sipamla was playing ahead of the uncapped Glenton Stuurman, who had been expected to play but was judged not to have recovered fully from a thigh injury.

Because of Covid-19 protocols, the match was played without spectators.

It was the first Test match since January for both teams.

Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.

Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lankan batting revival before being forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday. Sri Lanka were 212 for three at tea. De Silva made 79 off 105 balls before pulling up clutching his left hip as he completed a run. He had treatment on the field before being taken off on a motorised stretcher. De Silva and Dinesh Chandimal (50 not out) stabilised the Sri Lankan innings after a helter-skelter start in which they lost their first three wickets for 54 runs inside 11 overs. The pair added 131 runs before De Silva's injury. De Silva played some flowing strokes in hitting 11 fours and a six, while Chandimal played an anchor role, reaching his half-century off 116 balls in the last over before tea. Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne capitalised on some loose bowling from South African debutant Lutho Sipamla to score 22 off 20 balls before he was bowled off an inside edge by Lungi Ngidi with the total on 28 in the fifth over. Sri Lanka then lost two wickets to loose shots with the total on 54. Kusal Mendis mistimed a pull shot and was caught at mid-on off Anrich Nortje before Kusal Perera played a wild slash at Wiaan Mulder and was caught behind in the next over. South Africa were fielding their most inexperienced fast bowling attack since 1993, with Ngidi, Nortje, Sipamla and all-rounder Mulder having just 12 caps and 35 wickets between them. On a pitch which offered bounce and early movement, the bowlers struggled to find consistency, with Sipamla leaking 28 runs in three overs with the new ball. Sipamla was playing ahead of the uncapped Glenton Stuurman, who had been expected to play but was judged not to have recovered fully from a thigh injury. Because of Covid-19 protocols, the match was played without spectators. It was the first Test match since January for both teams.

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