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Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 99% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
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Egypt orders closure of leading independent news site Mada Masr
Editor Lina Attalah was freed once a $53,400 fine was paid, only to learn of a one-year sentence passed in her absence.
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Trump offers $1 million for tipoffs leading to vote fraud conviction as midterms approach
US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged a $1 million reward for information on voter fraud leading to conviction ahead of the upcoming 2026 US midterms on November 3. The president gave no details of how the reward would be funded or administered. The comments follow his repeated false claims that he won the 2020 presidential election.
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UN searches for new Secretary-General as Antonio Guterres term comes to an end
Antonio Guterres's term as UN Secretary-General is coming to an end. The international organisation is looking for his replacement. Leading candidates are struggling to secure the support they need. Details from FRANCE 24's correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Masurier.
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A leading flexible contributor, the Netherlands renews its multiannual allocation to WHO
The Netherlands reaffirmed its position as a key supporter and strategic partner of WHO and a leading donor of flexible and predictable resources to WHO. In picture: WHO Director-General Dr Tedros and Dutch Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Ernst Kuipers. ©WHO The Netherlands strengthened its longstanding engagement with WHO on Monday with the renewal of the multiannual contribution of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to WHO for €13.34 million for 2024–2028 and for €6 million to the technical partnership with Dutch WHO collaborating centres. With the new contribution, the Ne
Business
Dell stock plunges 11%, leading data center sell-off as fears mount about 'enterprise AI timing'
Barclays downgraded Dell, HPE, and NetApp on concerns that enterprise AI adoption is lagging.
Science
Leading institutes double German economic growth forecasts for 2026
German research institutes have increased their prognosis for the country's economic growth to 1.3% in 2026
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Who are the 100 world-leading environmentalists, according to The Independent?
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 21: The Independent's climate 100 list for 2026 is out, featuring names like Pope Leo and Sir David Attenborough. Climate change is having an undeniable effect on animals across the world, some of which are seeking human help. And finally: are people's dating patterns shifting?
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India news: El Nino leading to driest monsoon in 17 years
El Nino has put India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW.
Business
Leading AI labs may need to be nationalized because risks are so high, Palantir's Karp tells CNBC
Palantir CEO Alex Karp called for "reasonable guidelines" on artificial intelligence regulation as tech and policy leaders deliberate over the technology.