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Israel heads to polls for pivotal election defined by security and democracy

Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.

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South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom

Asia’s fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.

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Will the public change its mind about Meghan?

This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

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Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time

Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

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Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins

Majd al-Krum’s protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.

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Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?

Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

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Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections

The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk’s $446m for Republican-aligned groups.

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Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?

Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.

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Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election

Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.

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Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces tough test in high-stakes polls

Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel’s history.

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Sharp rise in sales of essential goods after government says to stock up

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

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Storm Boelo clean-up begins as thousands left without power

A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

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What do you want from the Budget? 'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40'

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

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Jay-Z said he’ll just do the Super Bowl Halftime Show himself

The NFL didn’t have to look far for next year’s Super Bowl halftime performer.

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My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin

Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".

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iPhone Duo: Apple says it will replace handsets with screen problems

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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Jay-Z Announced as NFL Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show Performer in Los Angeles

Jay-Z chose himself.

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Newspaper headlines: 'England's golden boy' and 'Time to pay fair'

Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.

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Bolsonaro’s party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote ‘rigged’

Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil’s presidential vote but says he ‘didn’t take sides’ in the race.

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Meet Falcon, the 3D-printed drone that can fly itself | CNN

CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout joins students at IIT Madras in Chennai, India, for a test flight of a 3D-printed drone designed for autonomous flight.

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Iran war live: Iran says US ‘not serious’ about talks; ship ablaze off Iraq

Iran says the United States is “not serious” about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.

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Jordan launches air strikes in Syria in response to a fatal church shooting

Syria denies prior coordination with Jordan after deadly air strikes hit two provinces, killing at least seven people.

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Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package

The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

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Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas win men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards

Harry Kane and Alèxia Putellas have been named the best men’s and women’s soccer players in the world at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

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Jalen Williams Will Have Surgery After Gruesome Injury, Update on Thunder Star's Timeline to Return

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without star Jalen Williams for the foreseeable future.

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The Enten Scale | CNN

Harry Enten cuts through the convenient narratives to unveil the secret behind the numbers. Harry’s insights provide deeper meaning to the day’s biggest stories.

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As Halloweekend kicks off the holidays, the first thing a good party host should do is read this

Experts share how to elevate your event invitation, preparation and execution skills.

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The Best of Larry King Live | CNN

Revisit the most memorable moments from Larry King’s 25 years on CNN, featuring standout interviews that defined “Larry King Live” as one of television’s most iconic talk shows.

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All Over The Map with John King | CNN

“All Over The Map” is a journey across America and its complicated, volatile politics. Join John King as he explores big campaigns and big issues through the eyes and experiences of every day American voters.

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2026 NFL Week 7 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team

Six weeks of play is more than enough to know how good a team is or isn't. Some may be swimming upstream, while others are handling business as expected.

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Goldman Says Slowing Inflation Is Best Path to Lower US Yields

For all the US Treasury’s efforts to stem rising borrowing costs, cooling inflation remains the most compelling way to lower bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Saudis Shuttle Oil North on Sinokor Tankers to Evade Houthis

Shipowners including Sinokor Group are helping Saudi Arabian crude exit the Red Sea via the safer northern route, as Iran-backed militants target the kingdom’s exports via the Bab el Mandeb chokepoint in the south.

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Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks’ Turf With State Share Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India’s deal landscape that’s long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales.

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China Said to Weigh Potential Bid to Host 2028 UN Climate Summit

China is considering a proposal to host the annual United Nations climate summit in 2028, a move that would signal the country’s intent to show greater global leadership on the issue.

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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

Unprecedented shareholder-return plans by South Korea’s two chipmaking giants are emerging as a key swing factor for the won, potentially extending its recent rally if the firms tap local currency markets to fund the payouts.

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Europe Has Its Own Biotech Star as Argenx Soars on Trial Success

It’s been a big week for biotech stocks on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Goldman, JPMorgan Are Among Most Bullish on Europe

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Stevenage Braces for Life After GSK as Drugmaker Moves to Cambridge

Nursing a pint at a pub a short walk from GSK Plc’s research headquarters in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, Paul Jamison is fretting about the British drugmaker’s campus becoming a wasteland. The town’s largest employer is leaving, with the majority of …

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UK Firms in Distress Rises 9% Led By Consumer-Facing Sectors

The number of UK firms in critical financial distress grew by 9% in the past year, with consumer-facing industries coming under the most strain, according to research from financial and real estate advisory group BTG.

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The $28,000 Course for an AI Job Nobody Quite Understands Yet

Business schools are racing to prepare executives for the newest C-suite role, even as companies are still figuring out what chief AI officers will do.

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