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Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Israel’s President Herzog announced he will name a candidate to form the next government on Sunday, after lawmakers backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Indonesian police have named a fourth suspect in an alleged wiretapping scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto, deepening political tensions with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
Lebanese pack bags and stock up amid fears of new Israeli escalation
Lebanese residents are preparing for a potential new Israeli escalation, packing emergency bags, stockpiling food and medication, and grappling with trauma from previous conflicts and economic hardship.
Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred to house arrest after a royal pardon and his party paid a $12 million fine, following his 2022 conviction for corruption.
Denmark’s top court to rule on ‘parallel societies’ after ‘non-western’ people evicted
Denmark’s supreme court will rule on whether the state’s classification of residents with ‘non-western’ backgrounds constitutes racial discrimination in cases involving evictions from housing deemed ‘parallel societies.’
What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
Britain plans a formal state apology for slavery, following the Netherlands’ example from 2021, though the Dutch experience shows apologies alone did not resolve historical grievances or satisfy descendants seeking reparations.
‘Wrong on every count’: How the Guardian reported the 1956 Suez crisis
The Guardian opposed Britain and France’s 1956 military intervention in Egypt over the Suez Canal nationalization, facing public hostility and government pressure for its critical coverage.
How elderly ‘unsung heroes’ powered Lula’s historic fightback in Brazil
Over 1 million elderly Brazilians who skipped the first round voted in the runoff election on 25 October, helping President Lula achieve an unprecedented comeback victory and becoming celebrated as the election’s unsung heroes.
Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
The Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government following last week’s election.
Could the US midterms further isolate Israel in Washington?
Democrats won midterm majorities as voters rejected Republican foreign policies, including the war with Iran and military support for Israel, marking a potential shift in Washington’s relationship with the country.
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-American surgeon and US Army veteran, won election to become New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman, campaigning on a platform of “healthcare not bombs” after medical missions to Gaza.
Why Guinea-Bissau halted a controversial hepatitis vaccine trial for babies
Guinea-Bissau halted a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after controversy over withholding shots from thousands of babies, with judicial police raiding facilities and seizing vaccine batches in mid-October.
Vance eyes 2028 reset, as Republicans mull pivot after US midterms drubbing
Republicans suffered major midterm losses, controlling neither chamber of Congress. Vice President JD Vance blamed the unpopular Iran war, signaling potential repositioning ahead of 2028.
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he’ll get a prison term
Comedian Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault involving four women with allegations spanning over 20 years. A judge said he faces a significant prison term at sentencing next week.
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces reported at least five tankers damaged in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, as the US maintains military forces positioned for potential renewed operations against Iran.
Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Democrat Chuck Schumer expressed confidence in retaining his Senate majority leader position following the party’s strong midterm performance, though at least seven newly elected Democratic senators have publicly resisted supporting him in next month’s leadership vote.
Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case
Voters head to polls today in a record-spending midterm election with potential for Democrats to regain Congressional control, while a judge considers dismissing charges in a Massachusetts murder case.
Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war
Canada and several other nations are refusing to compete against Russian ice hockey teams, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stating Russian athletes will not compete in next month’s world junior championship.
Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Israel’s election commission confirmed final voting results rejecting Netanyahu’s fraud claims after his coalition lost its governing majority in last week’s election.
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump’s plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race and became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, supporting Trump’s proposal to cut military aid to Israel.
Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action
Hundreds of thousands are expected to participate in nationwide demonstrations and strike action across France on Thursday, with unions opposing government budget cuts affecting public services and workers’ wages.
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