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Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Voting numbers by 6pm local time had exceeded the number of all votes in 2022 elections.
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Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.
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Saddam Haftar is eyeing the throne in Libya
As the US looks to broker a unity deal, Saddam is trying to position himself as the main contender for the presidency.
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Lula’s victory may be a turning point for Latin America
The outcome of Brazil's presidential election demonstrates that the far-right tide in Latin America is not inevitable.
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The French government is hiding behind a ‘riots’ narrative
It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.
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Who Israel elects matters, and not just for Israelis
A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.
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Elections cannot produce change in Israel
Political change cannot come from within Israeli society. It can only come from the outside.
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Keeping the world safe when no one is in charge
As AI creates new threats and power becomes fragmented, international cooperation is more vital than ever.
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COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight
As Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.
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Brazil’s right has already changed the balance of power
Bolsonaro’s party has strengthened its position in Congress, posing a formidable challenge to another Lula presidency.
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Why is Gen Z revolting?
From France to India, young people are in the streets over inequality, failing public services and bleak prospects.
Business
Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.
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US-sanctioned ICC wins Sakharov Prize, EU’s top human rights award
The prize comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court.
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Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?
Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.
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US universities are failing to protect victims of sexual assault
The Cornell case shows how university bureaucracy discourages complaints and shields institutions.
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Europe is in trouble, and it is blaming Muslims
A recent European Parliament resolution shows the European mainstream is fully embracing an Islamophobic agenda.
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The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.
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Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.
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Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay
Cheap land clearing imposes costs across borders. ASEAN must change the incentives that keep the fires burning.
World
No ‘turmoil’ at the White House
The media had a field day with Zacharia’s short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.