Israel's election leaves no clear winner as both Netanyahu's and Eisenkot's blocs fall short of a majority, with exit polls showing a tight race for 52-50 seats. Record turnout of 77.7% underscores high stakes for Netanyahu's leadership.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro has departed Brazil after losing the Oct 25 presidential election, with the U.S. State Department set to issue him and his family visas. The departure comes as Brazil's leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces growing tensions with the U.S. over the political fallout.
Norway and Finland leaders held a rare phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to discuss the future of peace talks on Ukraine. The call follows a meeting in Oslo with Ukrainian, European, and U.S. officials. The leaders emphasized that they did not speak on behalf of Europe as a whole.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 cases, marking the deadliest and fastest-growing outbreak in history. With 10,060 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths, the epidemic has intensified as health workers face challenges including strikes over unpaid wages and attacks.
Flávio Bolsonaro is set to leave Brazil following his loss in the presidential election. The departure follows reports that he is heading to the United States. The move comes as Brazil's Supreme Court has not yet ruled on his eligibility for a visa.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro departed for the United States after losing the presidential election, despite a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The departure raises concerns about his potential asylum status and the ongoing legal probe into money laundering allegations.
DR Congo reported over 10,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with 4,887 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. The virus, caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, has become the largest and deadliest in the country's history. The World Health Organization warns of a complex containment challenge across Africa.
James Comey faces third federal charge for alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016. The Justice Department filed a criminal information to extend the 10-year statute of limitations, prompting Comey's legal team to challenge the charges as invalid.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has fled to the United States after losing the presidential election, refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passport. The departure comes as he faces a money laundering investigation and a 24-hour deadline to turn over his documents, which were canceled after the deadline expired.
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and the Vatican dispute who brokered a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, which could allow 1,700 residents to evacuate or receive aid. The truce, set to last until November 1, is the first localized pause in the war.
Brazil's Liberal Party officially recognized President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's election victory, despite far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro's refusal to concede. The party's leader, Valdemar Costa Neto, confirmed the results, marking a break from Bolsonaro's stance.
Israel's prime minister warns of a surge in Arab voter turnout as elections unfold, a tactic critics call racist. Netanyahu's far-right coalition partners have urged supporters to vote amid concerns over Arab participation. Turnout reached 55.7% in the first nine hours of voting, with Arabs making up 21% of Israel's population.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's passports have been canceled after he failed to comply with a Supreme Court order to turn them in, raising concerns about his whereabouts. The cancellation follows a 24-hour deadline that expired, leading to the revocation of his travel documents.
Brazil's far-right Liberal Party has acknowledged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but the party has not conceded, citing concerns about the vote. The result saw Lula win by a margin of 4.4 million votes in the second round of voting.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition faces a critical test as Arab voter turnout surges, with supporters warning of a potential shift in power. The election, the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership. Turnout reached 55.7% in the first nine hours, with Arabs, who make up 21% of Israel's population, voting at lower rates than Jewish Israelis.
Israeli election turnout hits a 53-year high as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battles to retain power amid intense political scrutiny. With over 55% of voters casting ballots, the election marks a significant moment in Israel's political landscape. Netanyahu, a long-serving leader, faces a critical juncture as he contends with opposition over his handling of military actions in Gaza and Iran.
A ceasefire in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied Ukrainian town, began Tuesday as a deal brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump allows humanitarian aid into the area. The truce, set to last until Nov. 1, aims to facilitate the evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid to the town of 2,000 people, including up to 50 children.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to reinstate Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, and restore back pay after ruling her dismissal violated constitutional rights.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem as record voter turnout fueled a tight race for power in the country's pivotal general election. The election, seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership, saw Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot face off in a closely contested battle for the prime minister's office.
Two men have been charged with national security offences following an incident at RAF Fairford, an English airbase used by US bombers. The incident, which occurred in September, led to the temporary removal of US bombers from the site. The two men, both aged 24, are British nationals and live in Westminster. They were charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service and entering a prohibited area for a purpose prejudicial to the UK.
Justice Department files third criminal charge against former FBI Director James Comey for alleged 2016 leak of classified national security information, citing a 10-year statute of limitations extension.
Brazil’s re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term in office after defeating far-right rival Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested election, marking a decisive victory for left-wing politics in the region. Lula’s 51.79% to Bolsonaro’s 48.21% win came after a two-hour extension of voting hours and amid allegations of voter suppression by Bolsonaro’s camp.
Jordan conducted airstrikes in Syria after a church attack in Jordan that killed nine people, with reports of at least 20 Islamic State militants killed in the strikes. The attack occurred in the village of Hamoud, where a shootout left 40 wounded.
Serbia's student-led movement secured a historic parliamentary victory, ousting long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic after 14 years in power. The Student List, backed by 250 academics and professionals, won nearly 53% of the vote, marking a major shift in the country's political landscape. The result could reshape Serbia's relationship with the European Union and other global powers.
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