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According to exit polls, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads with 27 seats, but neither his bloc nor the opposition of Gadi Eisenkot gains a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Turnout was the highest since 1999. The same day, the presidents of Finland and Norway discussed ending the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin, linking the initiative to talks in Abu Dhabi.
Aziz KarimovAfter about 52% of ballots were counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 55 of 120 seats, Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc holds 49, and the Arab parties hold 16. Neither camp has yet reached a majority, and both leaders have declared their readiness to form a government. Full results are expected by Thursday or Friday.
Otabek YusupovAccording to preliminary BBC figures, Netanyahu's bloc falls short of the 61 seats needed in the Knesset, while the Arab lists delivered a record result and could become 'kingmakers'. Final results are delayed due to uncounted military ballots. According to preliminary BBC data, Netanyahu's bloc falls short of the 61 seats needed in the Knesset, while the Arab lists achieved a record result and could become 'kingmakers'. Final results are delayed due to uncounted military ballots.
Aziz KarimovAccording to preliminary counts, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is receiving about 57 mandates out of 120 — four fewer than a parliamentary majority. Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc has 47, while the Arab parties, with 16 mandates, could become decisive in forming a government.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to exit polls by Israeli TV channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition reaches the majority of 61 Knesset seats. Likud remains the largest party, and the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the arbiter in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday. According to exit polls by Israeli television channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is winning a majority of 61 seats in the Knesset. Likud remains the largest party, while the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the kingmaker in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday.
Aziz KarimovMansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List (Raam), said after Israel's election that he hopes to secure, together with the opposition bloc, the 61 seats needed to replace Benjamin Netanyahu's government. According to a Channel 12 exit poll, neither bloc won a majority, and turnout among Arab voters reached 80%.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, Israel holds its first general election since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: in their view, key decisions are made in Washington. On Tuesday, Israel holds its first general elections since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: key decisions, in their view, are made in Washington.
Otabek YusupovOn October 27, 2026, Israelis vote in the election for the 26th Knesset — the first general election since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. On the same day, families of the victims gathered in Tel Aviv for a memorial ceremony.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Haaretz, Netanyahu's party has sent teams to video-record Arab voters outside polling stations and is discussing a 'fraud' campaign in the event of heavy losses. There is no evidence of Netanyahu's personal involvement.
Aziz KarimovOn October 27, Israel's parliamentary election began — the first general election since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are electing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running nearly neck and neck, but no bloc, according to projections, is expected to win a majority. On 27 October, parliamentary elections began in Israel — the first general elections since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running almost neck and neck, but neither bloc, according to forecasts, is expected to win a majority.
Aziz KarimovLula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term, betting on defending sovereignty from pressure by Washington. Trump called the election 'rigged' but said he 'loves' Lula. We examine what lies behind the contradictory US reaction and which issues could once again strain relations. Lula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term, betting on defending sovereignty against pressure from Washington. Trump called the election a 'sham' but said he 'loves' Lula. We examine what lies behind the contradictory US reaction and which issues could once again strain relations.
Otabek YusupovLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the second round of the 2026 election, turning the contest around for the first time since 1989 after losing the first round. Euronews examines the 81-year-old politician's path from metalworking lathe operator to four-time president — and the constraints he faces entering his new term. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the second round of the 2026 election, turning the contest around for the first time since 1989 after losing the first round. Euronews examines the 81-year-old politician's path from metal lathe operator to four-time president — and the constraints he faces as he begins a new term.
Otabek YusupovLula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil, receiving more than 64.2 million votes — 4.4 million more than his rival Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and demanded the annulment of the election over the two-hour extension of voting. World leaders congratulated Lula, but Donald Trump has so far remained silent; Brazilian markets fell by almost 17%.
Aziz KarimovAfter Lula da Silva's victory over Flavio Bolsonaro in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, Donald Trump said the vote looked
Madina UsmonovaIn the final days before Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received a renewed endorsement from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach a deal with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and corrupt deals. In the final days before the general election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he published an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received renewed backing from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach an agreement with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and of corrupt deals.
Otabek YusupovThe 'Student List' movement, which emerged after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, won 52.7% in the snap parliamentary election. Vucic conceded defeat, but the movement has not yet announced its candidate for prime minister, and government formation is complicated by Vucic's resignation from the presidency. The Student List movement, which emerged after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, won 52.7% in the snap parliamentary election. Vucic conceded defeat, but the movement has not yet announced its candidate for prime minister, and government formation is complicated by Vucic's resignation from the presidency.
Shahnoza ErgashevaLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against reducing the comeback to social media alone. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva overcame his deficit to far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro in three weeks and won a fourth term. Allies credit the 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel with 10.8 million subscribers, but political scientists caution against attributing the comeback solely to social media.
Otabek YusupovIncumbent Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev lead after the first round with 34.759% of the vote, ahead of former Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov (31.953%). Turnout was about 22%. The runoff is scheduled for November 1.
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