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On October 27, Israel holds Knesset elections: more than 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 deputies among 36–37 parties. According to polls, neither Likud nor Yashar wins a majority of 61 mandates, so a coalition government is expected, and the fate of Prime Minister Netanyahu's post depends on negotiations.
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 KarimovIn Serbia, the student movement won the parliamentary elections, forcing President Vučić to concede defeat. In Israel, the country is preparing for elections while discussing Netanyahu's future, and in Brazil, Lula da Silva has been re-elected president despite Bolsonaro's refusal to accept the results.
Otabek YusupovLula da Silva won the second round of Brazil's presidential election with 51.8% of the vote against 48.2% for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro — a margin of about 4.4 million votes. Mass celebrations took place on Paulista Avenue, but the loser refused to accept the result and announced his intention to seek its annulment.
Otabek YusupovFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called the elections to be held on Tuesday 'an inevitable battle for the future of Israel' and warned that Benjamin Netanyahu's fate could become 'a catastrophe for the state.' These are the first elections since the October 7 attacks and the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Aziz KarimovTwo US Catholic bishops said they had not intended to take part in a political event after the White House published a video of their prayer with the president. The incident occurred amid a decline in Trump's approval rating among Catholics ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Aziz KarimovLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth presidential term, receiving about 51.8% of the vote. Environmentalists call the result a victory for the Amazon: deforestation under him has fallen by 71% from 2022 levels. However, Flávio Bolsonaro has not recognized the outcome, and his party has gained strength in Congress.
Otabek YusupovLula da Silva won the Brazilian election with a margin of almost 4.4 million votes, taking 51.8%. European leaders congratulated him, stressing the importance of the EU–MERCOSUR deal signed in January, which his rival Flavio Bolsonaro had threatened. Bolsonaro himself is contesting the results.
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about fraud in past elections or in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3 — provided the perpetrators are arrested and convicted. The announcement was made a week before the vote that will determine which party controls Congress.
Otabek YusupovIn Serbia, a group of people smashed windows and stormed the newsroom of the TV channel Informer TV, attacked editor-in-chief Dragan Vucicevic and wrecked the premises. Staff were evacuated by the gendarmerie. The incident occurred two days after parliamentary elections won by the opposition movement 'Student List' — the channel itself linked the attack to this movement.
Aziz KarimovSenator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost the runoff to Lula, received a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, missed the deadline and, according to Argentine migration authorities, flew to Ecuador. His party recognized the election results, but the candidate himself continues to demand annulment. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost the runoff to Lula, received a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, missed the deadline and, according to Argentine migration authorities, flew to Ecuador. His party has recognized the election results, but the candidate himself continues to demand annulment.
Aziz KarimovOn 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on the figure of Benjamin Netanyahu, the exemption of the ultra-Orthodox from military service, and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed. On 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on Benjamin Netanyahu's personality, the exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed.
Aziz KarimovA rally was held in Madrid demanding the protection of the state pension system — a month before the parliamentary elections on November 29. According to city authorities, about 25,000 people took part. Pensions have become one of the key issues in the election contest between Pedro Sánchez's socialists and the Popular Party.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Bulgaria's Central Election Commission, after 95.3% of ballots were counted, no candidate received the share needed to win in the first round. Turnout was only 22.2%, while more than 50% was required. The runoff is scheduled for November 1. The campaign took place against the backdrop of disagreements over aid to Ukraine and incidents off the coast.
Otabek YusupovAccording to CBC News, cited by Anadolu, a trade agreement between Canada and the US will not be reached before the November 3 election. Canada's Minister of Trade Dominic LeBlanc confirmed that Ottawa will not rush into an agreement, and the threat of raising tariffs to 50% from 2027 remains in place.
Aziz KarimovOn the eve of Israel's parliamentary elections, the main question of the campaign remains the political future of Benjamin Netanyahu. Former government spokesperson Eylon Levy told Euronews that this question is the main dividing line in Israeli politics and suggested that war with Iran could resume after the US midterm elections on November 3.
Aziz KarimovAn AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum went to benefit the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates. An AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs have poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum has benefited the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates.
Otabek YusupovThe federal prosecutor's office in Pennsylvania has charged 52-year-old Russian national Inna Henry, who lives in Harrisburg on a green card, with illegal voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections. She faces up to a year in prison, a fine, or both penalties. In total, nine non-US citizens from Pennsylvania have been charged in the case.
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