Exit polls suggest no clear victor in Israeli election
Turnout for the election – Israel’s first since Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attacks – hit over 77%, according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee.
Brazil Cancels Bolsonaro’s Passports as Questions Swirl About His Location
Flávio Bolsonaro, under Supreme Court investigation for alleged financial crimes, was barred from leaving Brazil after his election loss on Sunday.
Global Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Just Apologized to China—for a Mao Zedong Meme
The striker was dropped by Chinese sponsors after laughing at an image of his face on the former Chinese leader’s body and referring to him as a “dictator.”
Netanyahu govt has 'attacked' Israeli judicial system, Supreme Court and democratic institutions
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Alain Greilsammer, Professor of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. In the wake of the October 7 attacks, regional tensions with Iran, and deepening domestic divisions, Greilsammer argues that the election will be fundamentally shaped by concerns over democratic accountability, judicial independence and the unequal distribution of…
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
Ibrahim Abu Ahmad on Israeli election: 'Crucial for Arab citizens to have ally in Jewish community'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, Author, Palestinian Israeli political and peace activist and Head of Social Media for Israel’s left-wing Democrats. “Currently, the sentiment in Israel is built around fear and trauma,” explains Ahmad. His most striking observation concerns the apparent contradiction between political leadership and public sentiment: “Many want to…
How student assemblies brought down the Serbian government
A list of academics, engineers, artists and activists chosen by Serbia’s student assemblies defeated long-ruling president Aleksandar Vucic’s right-wing Serbian Progressive Party Sunday. The shock victory comes after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests – and may serve as a model for other movements hoping to turn street demonstrations into concrete political change.
Egypt’s parliament approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Egypt has approved military help for Saudi Arabia if requested as Houthi attacks threaten the kingdom and Red Sea shipping. The vote comes as Saudi officials hold talks in Iran amid regional efforts to prevent a further escalation of the fighting.
Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
