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theage.com.au | 7 min. ago NEW

Israel holds first election since October 7 attacks

Jewish Australians are among the tens of thousands of people flying into Israel for the first election since the October 7 attacks.

foxnews.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming

Israel heads into a high-stakes election with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy on the line as voters weigh his security record and the continuing Iran threat.

rferl.org | 46 min. ago NEW

Who's In Charge? The Faces Of Serbia's Student-Backed Political Movement

The Students' List, a political grouping of 250 representatives that just won Serbia’s parliamentary elections, has deliberately avoided having a clear leader. While it remains uncertain who Serbia’s prime minister will be, here are some of the high-profile Serbians representing the movement.

nytimes.com | 58 min. ago NEW

[$] Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

ft.com | 1 hrs. 30 min. ago

[$] Tens of thousands of Israelis fly home for pivotal election

Analysts suggest scale of returns is driven by opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 37 min. ago

Greene says 'Trump has become a curse to Republican candidates' ahead of Election Day

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized President Trump, saying Sunday he had “become a curse to Republican candidates” ahead the November midterm elections when the GOP is projected to lose the House. “He has no idea how bad he is doing in GA. And to threaten our state that he would refuse to help...

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 37 min. ago

Massie says he'll move to impeach Hegseth if he's not gone after midterms

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), on Monday indicated he would reintroduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should he remain at the Pentagon after Congress returns to Washington, D.C., following the November midterm elections. Massie, who kicked off the impeachment process against Hegseth in September over the war in Iran, wrote on social...

nytimes.com | 1 hrs. 38 min. ago

[$] Serbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists

In much of Europe, the advance of the right has been seen as unstoppable. But in the east, nationalists are being cast aside in places where they long governed.

thehill.com | 2 hrs. 19 min. ago

Mike Rogers deflects as Kristen Welker presses him on if he's 'MAGA'

Rogers wants Trump’s endorsement without necessarily owning Trump’s agenda, and so from now until Election Day, it seems the strategy is deflect, deflect, deflect.

bbc.co.uk | 2 hrs. 26 min. ago

Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global

The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

livemint.com | 2 hrs. 50 min. ago

Israel elections 2026: What happens if no party can secure a 61-seat Knesset majority? Top scenarios explained

Israel’s 2026 elections: With 61 of 120 seats needed for a majority, parties could explore alliances, a unity government, minority rule or fresh elections if negotiations fail.

dailymail.com | 2 hrs. 55 min. ago

Brazil election 'tsunami' sends currency and stock market tumbling

The Brazilian currency and stock market tumbled as the surprise re-election of Left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sparked panic among investors.

thehill.com | 2 hrs. 59 min. ago

Trump, Vance go deep red 8 days out

Plus: Trump, El-Sayed trade barbs {beacon} It’s Monday. Brazil's election was the big news overnight, but there's plenty to get caught up on in the U.S. today. Shall we? In today's issue: Trump, Vance go deep red El-Sayed, Trump trade barbs Minaj backs third Trump term Jeffries warns Hegseth of impeachment Programming note: Hello! I'm Elliott...

bbc.co.uk | 3 hrs. 8 min. ago

What in the World

The Student List-Students Win aren’t politicians, but the movement won the snap election

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 23 min. ago

Fate of voters deleted during SIR hangs in balance for upcoming municipal polls in Kolkata

Opposition parties as well as civil society members in West Bengal have demanded that the State Election Commission in view of the large number of eligible electors deleted from the electoral roll under SIR, consider holding elections only after the conclusion of the special re-enrolment drive and SSR

rferl.org | 3 hrs. 28 min. ago

What Now For Serbia After Vucic's Stunning Election Defeat?

Who will lead the next government of Serbia, after Aleksandar Vucic lost parliamentary elections, can the protest movement turn electoral success into stable rule, and what the result could mean for Serbia’s balancing relations with the European Union, Russia, and China?

foxnews.com | 3 hrs. 43 min. ago

Ilhan Omar joins 'polarizing and dangerous' streamer at campaign event despite Democratic backlash

Rep. Ilhan Omar is set to share the stage with Hasan Piker despite fellow Minnesota Democrats urging her to cancel the appearance before midterm elections.

bbc.co.uk | 3 hrs. 46 min. ago

How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp chat helped turn Brazil election around

As polls pointed to defeat, millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that is credited with helping transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 1 min. ago

Tension in Kurnool as TDP supporters ‘disrupt’ MLA’s election campaign

YSRCP leaders allege some locals claiming to be TDP activists allegedly abused Hafeez Khan, obstructed the party’s election campaign, and threatened to cause harm to their leader and also those accompanying him

livemint.com | 4 hrs. 9 min. ago

California election controversy explained: Why the Department of Justice and state are squaring off over voter rolls

The Justice Department sued California over more than 20,000 people it suspects are noncitizens on voter rolls, seeking verification before related ballots are counted. California disputes the federal list’s accuracy and says the late intervention could disenfranchise eligible voters. 

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 4 hrs. 20 min. ago

California judge pauses voter probes in 9 states over unreliable data, then delays ruling for appeal

v A federal judge in California issued a temporary halt on federal investigations into suspected noncitizen voter registration. This ruling follows concerns regarding the reliance on flawed data by federal agents during their investigations. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín stated that the investigations risked intimidating eligible voters ahead of the elections.

The case was brought forward by several civic organizations advocating for voter rights.

thehill.com | 4 hrs. 22 min. ago

Tina Peters plans Supreme Court bid while convictions are upheld in Colorado

Tina Peters' attorney, Peter Ticktin, told FOX31 that he is preparing to take her case to the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of overturning her criminal convictions stemming from a 2021 breach of Mesa County's election equipment.

nytimes.com | 4 hrs. 22 min. ago

[$] Who Is Netanyahu’s Main Opponent in Israel’s Elections?

Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in the upcoming elections. The New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, describes why Mr. Eisenkot is resonating with Israeli voters.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 44 min. ago

Controversy mars Punganur municipal election after TDP’s uncontested sweep

The ruling Telugu Desam Party-led alliance has practically gained control of the local body after sweeping 32 of the 36 wards without a single contest; YSRCP leaders claim their candidates were physically blocked from entering and submitting paperwork, effectively elbowing them out of the democratic race

ft.com | 5 hrs. ago

[$] Update: Lula pulls off election win in Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins a historic fourth presidential term

ft.com | 5 hrs. 1 min. ago

[$] Who are the students set to govern Serbia?

Amorphous Student List movement has yet to nominate a prime minister candidate after Aleksandar Vučić’s election defeat

nytimes.com | 5 hrs. 9 min. ago

[$] Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unlikely Election Result

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

iol.co.za | 5 hrs. 42 min. ago

Ramaphosa dismisses DA polling, insists ANC will win local government elections

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence in his party’s electoral prospects, dismissing internal DA polling that suggests the opposition party could emerge as the largest party in six of South Africa’s eight metros.

euronews.com | 5 hrs. 46 min. ago

Claude bypassed paywall to access US election data without being asked, days before midterms

The incident is the latest in a string this year that has raised concerns over Big Tech’s ability to maintain control of its increasingly autonomous AI models and curb their rogue behaviour.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 5 hrs. 49 min. ago

Massachusetts gun owners face a registration deadline, while Idaho voters choose a state firearm

Gun legislation is making headlines as the U.S. elections approach, with Massachusetts taking a strict stance while Idaho opts for a more symbolic gesture. Massachusetts enforces a deadline for firearm registration as it nears the polls, raising concerns about the legal ramifications for compliant gun owners.

In stark contrast, Idaho's ballot proposal to designate an official state firearm serves as a tribute to its hunting heritage without direct legal consequences.

abcnews.com | 5 hrs. 59 min. ago

Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterms

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs

thehill.com | 6 hrs. 25 min. ago

What is voter roll-off and could it play a role in who wins the election this year?

When the votes are finally tallied at the end of an election, it's normal to see the total number of votes cast in the races at the top of the ticket are slightly higher compared to the races at the bottom. It's known as voter roll-off.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 7 hrs. 6 min. ago

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola and her family were hurt in a weekend car crash; an eight-stop Senate campaign tour is delayed days before the November 3 election

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 28 min. ago

How Serbia’s student protests ended 14 years of political dominance

Explained | Serbia’s student-led movement has defeated Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling party in the October 25 parliamentary election, ending its 14-year hold on power. What began as protests demanding justice for 16 people killed in the 2024 Novi Sad railway station tragedy grew into a nationwide movement against alleged corruption.

Here’s how nearly two years of student protests led to a major political change in Serbia.

euronews.com | 7 hrs. 43 min. ago

EU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after student group ends Vučić’s rule

EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat.

cbsnews.com | 7 hrs. 47 min. ago

Israeli military closing West Bank crossings before elections

The Israeli military's operation comes in response to a gun attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others in the West Bank.

nbcnews.com | 8 hrs. 17 min. ago

What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival

After three years of navigating war, crisis and global outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career.