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Israel Holds Major Election
Israelis are voting today in what is being called the most important election in the country's history.
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Labor Rejects Fatima Payman's Claim Over Staff Allocation
Australian senator Fatima Payman has sparked controversy after comparing a staffing decision to a previous political attack.
Politics
No 10 Downplays Idea of UK Rejoining EU Single Market
Downing Street has played down the idea of the UK rejoining the EU single market, after Labour's Andy Burnham suggested a referendum would be needed first.
Politics
Australia MP Haines Wakes, Thinks of Staff First
Helen Haines, an independent member of the Australian parliament, has spoken publicly for the first time after a medical incident.
Politics
Record Turnout Reported as Serbia Votes in Key Election
Early reports suggest that Serbia is seeing a record high voter turnout in its latest elections. Polls are now closing across the country.
Politics
Thousands Protest in Turkiye Over Arrests of Journalists
Thousands of people have taken part in protests across Turkiye. They are speaking out against the arrests of journalists and new restrictions on independent media. The demonstrations have taken place in several cities, w
Politics, Business
Rosebank: Life on the Oil Field at the Heart of a Political Row
Rosebank is a large oil field in the sea near Scotland that has not yet been developed.
Politics
Netanyahu Expected to Push Far-Right Rival Below Election Threshold
Israel's 2026 election is approaching, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to secure another term in office.
Politics, Travel
Fire Damages Hitler's Former Mountain Retreat in Germany
A fire has badly damaged the Eagle's Nest, a historic mountaintop retreat once connected to Adolf Hitler.
Sports, Politics
NFL Says Paris Game Is Safe Despite Unrest and PSG Cancellation
The NFL's first regular-season game in Paris is still going ahead on Sunday, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints in the French capital.
Sports, Politics
Asian Football Body Now Backs Infantino for Fifa President
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its support for Gianni Infantino to serve another term as Fifa president, marking a major change in position.
Politics, Entertainment
Trump Must Answer Questions Under Oath in BBC Lawsuit
Donald Trump has been ordered to answer questions under oath as part of his lawsuit against the BBC.
Sports, Politics
Trump Criticizes LeBron James; TV Pundits Debate Embiid's Role
Ahead of a basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, former US president Donald Trump commented on LeBron James, the Cavaliers' star player.
Politics
UK Conservative Party Responds to Al Jazeera Investigation
A Member of Parliament from the UK's Conservative Party has responded to an investigation by Al Jazeera.
Politics
Trump Defends Ramaswamy Ad That Republicans Criticized
President Trump has defended a campaign ad made by Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor of Ohio.
Business, Politics
Barclays CEO Says Bank Taxes in Budget Could Be 'Bearable'
The chief executive of Barclays, one of the UK's largest banks, has said that possible new taxes on banks in the upcoming budget could be 'bearable.'
Politics
Why US Politicians Are Getting Older
In the United States, many top politicians are older than in the past. This trend has made people ask why young people struggle to reach high positions in government.
Politics
US Envoy to Meet Putin as Zelensky Says Intelligence Sharing 'Works Now'
A US envoy is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia, as part of ongoing efforts related to the war in Ukraine.
Politics
Netanyahu Says He Talked With Trump About Ending Iran's Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he discussed eliminating Iran's regime with US President Donald Trump.
Politics
Badenoch Warns of Worse Budget Ahead of Healey's First Statement
John Healey, the UK chancellor, will deliver his first budget in a week's time. Two news developments are shaping how it will be received.
