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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel's longest-serving PM fighting for survival
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's consummate political survivor, faces the fight of his life in Tuesday's election as he tries to convince voters he is still the only candidate capable of keeping them safe.
Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election
A deeply divided Israel will head to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift.
Bolsonaro's party says it recognizes Lula's election win in Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro's Liberal Party on Monday recognized the outcome of Brazil's presidential runoff, despite the candidate's objections to the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
$1m bounties, dawn arrests: Trump presses voter fraud campaign
As the US heads toward November's midterms, Donald Trump and Republicans are issuing increasingly dire warnings of voter fraud, while Democrats and voting-rights activists mobilize against what they call a campaign of intimidation designed to scare people away from the ballot box.
US-brokered truce begins in Ukraine city occupied by Russia
A truce between Ukraine and Russia aimed at allowing humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky entered into force early Tuesday, having been announced by US First Lady Melania Trump last week.
Qatar Amir arrives in Moscow for eighth GECF summit
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in Moscow Monday to participate in the 8th summit of heads of state and government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).
Trump slams 'rigged' Brazil election after ally loses to leftist Lula
US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Brazil's elections were "rigged," as his ally Flavio Bolsonaro called for the annulment of the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
US rapper Macklemore launches 'Free Palestine Tour' after Ed Sheeran fallout
US rapper Macklemore on Monday launched his new "Free Palestine Tour" in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian comments.
Venezuela leader criticizes Machado over dramatic return from exile
Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Monday derided the dramatic return from exile of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, signaling immediate tensions despite Machado saying she was open to talks.
Brazil markets battered after Lula win, AI in focus elsewhere
Brazilian markets took a battering Monday following the shock reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but elsewhere investors were focused on artificial intelligence (AI) technology companies.
Iran holds 'very good' talks with Mecca pact nations on region's security
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting, with Tehran saying the discussions were "very good".
Lula savors Brazil win as Bolsonaro rejects result, markets tumble
World leaders congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his shock election win Monday, with US President Donald Trump notably absent from the chorus, and his defeated rival Flavio Bolsonaro mum after refusing to concede the loss.
Netanyahu, rivals trade attacks over Iran as clock counts down to Israel vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his campaign to remain in power on Monday with a claim that Israel faced potential annihilation at the hands of Iran should his election rivals prevail.
Nations far from a deal as UN nature talks enter final stretch
Crucial negotiations to rescue a historic pact to protect nature entered the home stretch in Armenia on Monday with talks stuck and nations far from agreement as time counts down.
Brazil markets battered, tech in focus elsewhere
Brazilian markets took a battering Monday following the shock re-election of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but elsewhere investors were focused on tech.
S.Africa ambassador calls for talks with US over 'tense' ties
South Africa is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington to break a stalemate in tense diplomatic ties, the ambassador told AFP Monday, as Pretoria sought to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.
Serbian student movement eyes power after election triumph
Serbia's student-led movement targeted a clear parliament majority on Monday after widespread protests ended with a historic election triumph that forced right-wing populist leader Aleksandar Vucic to concede defeat.
'Smells of freedom': Serbians hopeful after landmark election
Emotions ran high in Belgrade on Monday after a student-led movement upset the right-wing populist Aleksandar Vucic's party in Serbia's snap election.
Machado ready to meet Venezuela leader after shock return
Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate, said on Monday she was ready to sit down with the country's interim president after her surprise return from exile.
Lula celebrates election win as Brazil markets tumble
World leaders, except for US President Donald Trump, congratulated Brazilian incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election win Monday, while markets plummeted following the shock result.
Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from resuming, as Egypt authorised military support for Riyadh as the kingdom faces attacks by Yemen's Houthis.
France's Macron accuses social media of sowing discord ahead of election
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accused social media of "damaging our democracies", as he lamented the turmoil France faces ahead of an election to pick his successor, as authorities grapple with nationwide cost-of-living protests that have spilled over into violence.
New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in Sunday
The European Union will from Sunday slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.
Trump blasts Norway over Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump attacked Norway during a campaign rally, calling it a "shit house country," and said that Norwegian immigrants were not welcome in the United States because its Nobel Committee had not awarded him the Peace Prize.
Serbian student movement eyes power after resounding snap poll victory
Serbia's student-led movement targeted a clear majority on Monday as it prepared to govern after ending 14 years of right-wing populist rule.
Japan PM vows swift response to wave of cyberattacks
Japan will draft an emergency cybersecurity policy package in response to a sudden recent wave of hacking incidents, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday.
Stocks mostly rise before tech earnings, central bank calls
The world's main stock markets mostly climbed Monday as investors geared up for the week's crucial run of central bank decisions and tech earnings, while oil prices retreated from a six-month high.
Swedish Centre Party leader says government coalition talks failed
Swedish Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist on Monday said she had failed to form a government uniting left and right wing parties, leaving the Nordic country no closer to a new government after its September 13 election.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia before high-stakes talks in Tehran
Yemen's Houthis have kept up their attacks on Saudi Arabia as senior officials from the kingdom, Turkey and Pakistan are due to hold high-stakes talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday, following warnings of a return to war.
France's Macron to visit Marseille after protest violence
The French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron headed to Marseille and the prime minister to meet with students demanding better school conditions.
German union slams Audi boss's appearance at Trump rally
The head of a major German trade union on Monday blasted the boss of carmaker Audi for his appearance at an election campaign rally alongside US President Donald Trump.
Brazil's Lula wins fourth term, Bolsonaro seeks to annul result
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday, but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled.