Politics & Government

Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people.

France 24 · 2 hrs ago

Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the US will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro bested Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election held earlier this month, but neither candidate secured an absolute…

France 24 · 3 hrs ago

Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule As Israel prepares to go to the polls , Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people. Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinians face dire…

The Guardian · 3 hrs ago

Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.

Al Jazeera · 3 hrs ago

After two years of student-led, anti-corruption protests, Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election that could break long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's grip on the Balkan country.

Deutsche Welle · 3 hrs ago

Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.

Al Jazeera · 3 hrs ago

The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

BBC News · 3 hrs ago

After Donald Trump made the announcement at an election rally in Georgia, the German carmaker confirmed plans for a factory in the US state, but noted car production would only start early next decade.

Deutsche Welle · 4 hrs ago

Polls show populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in a tight race against the anticorruption and anti-authoritarian movement.

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.

Al Jazeera · 5 hrs ago

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

BBC News · 6 hrs ago

The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.

Al Jazeera · 6 hrs ago

Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".

BBC News · 6 hrs ago

Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · 7 hrs ago

The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

BBC News · 7 hrs ago

Former US president says Trump 'chose to make a series of bad decisions', highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 8 hrs ago

The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

BBC News · 8 hrs ago

Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

BBC News · 9 hrs ago

Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November Andy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc. The prime minister has been open about his desire to revisit the relationship between Britain…

The Guardian · 10 hrs ago