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Data center dispute intensifies ahead of US midterm elections

According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centers, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are fueling public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November midterm elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a 'sick conspiracy'. According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centres, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are causing public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November mid-term elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a

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Aleksandar Vucic admits ruling party's defeat in Serbia's early elections

Aleksandar Vucic, who dominated Serbian politics for more than 14 years, admitted his party's defeat in the early parliamentary elections held on Sunday, October 25. According to AFP, the decisive role was played by the student movement that grew out of protests after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station in 2024, which killed 16 people.

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Israel prepares for parliamentary elections: Netanyahu's coalition and Eisenkot's opposition run almost neck and neck

Israel holds general elections on Tuesday — the first since the 7 October 2023 attacks. Polls published on Friday put the ruling coalition and the opposition bloc almost level. The campaign focuses on security, judicial reform, the drafting of the ultra-Orthodox and the role of Arab parties, which could become 'kingmakers' in a deadlocked outcome. Israel will hold general elections on Tuesday — the first since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Polls published on Friday put the ruling coalition and the opposition bloc almost level. The campaign is focused on security, judicial reform, ultra-Orthodox conscription, and the role of the Arab parties, which could become 'kingmakers' in the event of a deadlock.

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Vucic admits defeat in Serbia's parliamentary elections: Belgrade celebrates

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday admitted the ruling party's defeat in the parliamentary elections. According to preliminary data from the election commission, turnout was the highest in more than three decades. Supporters of the opposition movement, backed by students, gathered in Belgrade to celebrate after nearly two years of protests that began following the tragedy in Novi Sad.

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In Brazil, Supreme Court Extends Voting by Two Hours Amid Lula-Flávio Bolsonaro Showdown

Brazil's Supreme Court extended voting in the second round by two hours at the last minute following appeals from both candidates: Lula complained about the removal of buses in São Paulo and the northeast, while Flávio Bolsonaro cited heavy rains in the south. Polls indicated a tie between the candidates. Results were expected within hours after polling stations closed.

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Brazil ahead of the runoff: how a changing working class is reshaping the race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

In the second round of Brazil's presidential election, which takes place on Sunday, incumbent president Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first round. A BBC correspondent in Osasco and Rio de Janeiro describes how deindustrialization, the growth of the gig economy and evangelical churches are changing the electorate, while Lula's campaign is betting on mobilizing non-voters. In the second round of Brazil's presidential election, which takes place on Sunday, incumbent President Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who won the first round. The BBC correspondent in Osasco and Rio de Janeiro describes how deindustrialisation, the growth of the gig economy and evangelical churches are changing the electorate, while Lula's campaign is betting on mobilising non-voters.

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Vucic concedes defeat: 'Student List' wins parliamentary elections in Serbia

Aleksandar Vucic, who has ruled Serbia for more than a decade, conceded the defeat of his Serbian Progressive Party in the early parliamentary elections on October 25. According to preliminary data, the 'Student List' movement, which grew out of the protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad, is receiving 135–140 of 250 seats. Turnout was the highest since 1992. Aleksandar Vucic, who has ruled Serbia for more than a decade, admitted the defeat of his Serbian Progressive Party in the early parliamentary elections on October 25. According to preliminary data, the 'Student List' movement, which grew out of protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad, is receiving 135–140 of 250 seats. Turnout was the highest since 1992.

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Polling stations close in Serbia's early parliamentary elections: turnout exceeds 67%

Early elections to the National Assembly of Serbia ended at 20:00 local time. By 19:00, turnout had reached 67.6% according to Ipsos and CeSID estimates — 8.83 percentage points higher than the results of the December 2023 elections. 18 lists are competing for 250 mandates, including a student-backed list that grew out of the protests following the tragedy in Novi Sad. The first preliminary results are expected before midnight.

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Serbia holds early parliamentary elections with record turnout: student movement challenges Vucic's party

Serbia is holding early parliamentary elections on October 25, 2026. The student movement, which emerged after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad station in 2024, has fielded the 'Student List' — the main challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's ruling SNS. By 15:00 GMT turnout had reached about 56%, and observers are reporting irregularities.

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Trump says he has a “decision to make” on Iran and rules out a strike on Sunday

US President Donald Trump said he is choosing between “finishing off” the conflict with Iran and a deal, but clarified that there will be no strike on Sunday. Negotiations have stalled, the US is building up its forces in the Persian Gulf and reducing diplomatic staff in the region. According to sources, the November 3 midterm elections are restraining escalation.

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Netanyahu postpones measures on the future of the Gaza Strip until the October 27 elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the postponement of a number of measures concerning the Gaza Strip — the departure of Palestinians for police training in Egypt, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the arrival of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza — until the October 27 elections, Israeli media report.

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White House views Netanyahu's pre-election lobbying as a 'sign of desperation' — Axios

According to Axios, citing an American source, the White House sees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's active lobbying as a sign that he believes he is trailing in the election. Netanyahu spoke with Donald Trump twice in three days, asking him to reinforce his recent endorsement. TV polls show the prime minister's coalition is not gaining a majority.

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