
Four Ways Israel’s Election Could End. Eventually.
No party is expected to achieve a clear victory, which means the election will likely only be the first step in determining who will form the next government. Here’s how that might unfold.By Aaron Boxerman and Josh Holder
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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IsraelLikud Party (Israel)Yashar Party (Israel)Yisrael Beiteinu (Israeli Political Party)Joint List (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)Shas Party (Israel)Eisenkot, GadiNetanyahu, Benjamin

Here’s What to Know About Brazil’s Election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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BrazilLatin AmericaUnited StatesWhatsApp IncBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix
While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters, and France’s fraught politics, suggest unrest could grow.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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FranceOrleans (France)Paris (France)France Unbowed (Political Party)National Rally (France)Le Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport Even as Houthis Threaten Further Strikes
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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IranIsraelRiyadh (Saudi Arabia)Saudi ArabiaYemenHouthisKing Khalid International Airport (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)Saudi Arabian AirlinesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

What to Know as Serbia Votes for a New Parliament
A student-led movement is challenging the governing party of Aleksandar Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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SerbiaSerbian Progressive PartyEuropean UnionStudent List-Students Win (Serbia)Vucic, Aleksandar

Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country’s next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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IsraelNetanyahu, Benjamin

Far, Far Away
Making a home on the world’s most remote inhabited island.By Nick Schönfeld and Julia Gunther
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Tristan da Cunha

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules
The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.By Sheera Frenkel, Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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UkraineRussiaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Defense Department

Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)

Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Sun Oct 25 2026
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Milan (Italy)ItalySalvini, Matteo

‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire
The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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GermanyBavaria (Germany)Berchtesgaden (Germany)Hitler, Adolf

Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump
The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.By Marc Santora
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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UkraineUnited StatesRussiaBiden, Joseph R JrTrump, Donald JWitkoff, StevenZelensky, Volodymyr

Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?
The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesState DepartmentRepublican PartyCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JJoly, Melanie (1979- )Ford, Doug Jr (1964- )Hoekstra, PeterNavarro, Peter

Violent Protests Resurface in Albania: What to Know
Thousands have marched in student demonstrations over education, the cost of living, and a project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.By Fatjona Mejdini and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Oct 17 2026
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AlbaniaSazan (Albania)Tirana (Albania)Kushner, JaredRama, EdiTrump, Donald J

Remains Found in Haiti During Hunt for Missing Salvadoran Soldiers
El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the four men, who disappeared six days ago. The president of El Salvador denied the bodies were those of his soldiers.By David C. Adams and Frances Robles
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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HaitiEl SalvadorBukele, Nayib

Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage
After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.By Mark Landler, Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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FranceMarseille (France)Orleans (France)Paris (France)France Unbowed (Political Party)National Rally (France)Bagayoko, BallyLe Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Paris, Battened Down Against Riots, Offers Lonely Welcome to Visitors
Americans on hand for the N.F.L.’s first-ever game in France found famous museums closed and shops boarded up.By Mark Landler and Catherine Porter
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Champs-Elysees (Paris)FranceParis (France)Louvre MuseumMusee d'OrsayNational Football LeagueNotre Dame Cathedral (Paris, France)

Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack
Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.By Aaron Boxerman and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Hebron (West Bank)IsraelWest BankNetanyahu, Benjamin

Alberta’s Referendum Was Clear, Unlike Danielle Smith’s Future
Ahead of a vote on whether Albertans should remain part of Canada or cast a ballot to leave, the premier managed to alienate people on both sides. What now?By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)Conservative Party (Canada)Smith, Danielle (1971- )Carney, Mark J

How a Small Student Protest Spread Across France
A movement that began with a few high schools has broadened to encompass labor unions and other activists.By Leo Sands
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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FranceLimoges (France)Paris (France)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Here’s the latest.
By Mark Landler
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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FranceFrance Unbowed (Political Party)Louvre MuseumMoody's Investors Service IncNational Rally (France)Olympique Lyonnais (Soccer Team)Paris St-Germain FC (Soccer Team)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )Le Pen, Marine

Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille
Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Marseille (France)France

The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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BrazilBolsonaro, FlavioDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.By Steve Fisher, Jack Nicas, Eric Schmitt, Maria Abi-Habib, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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MexicoLatin AmericaBrazilColombiaEcuadorGuatemalaJalisco New Generation CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JLopez Obrador, Andres ManuelOseguera Cervantes, NemesioBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )

A Continent’s Most Influential Statesman Could Fall to a Right-Wing Surge
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, faces an uphill battle for another term, in a high-stakes election that may reshape Latin America.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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BrazilDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )

Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year
The North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.By Choe Sang-Hun and Chris Buckley
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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Dandong (China)North KoreaKim Jong-unXi Jinping

Europe’s Toughest Trek? We Put a Notorious Corsican Hike to the Test.
The GR20, a 112-mile hiking trail that bisects the craggy Mediterranean island, is often billed as the continent’s most demanding trek. Here’s an insider’s look.By Marta Giaccone
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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CorsicaEurope

Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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IsraelNetanyahu, Benjamin

How Defiant Youth Are Testing India’s Idea of Democracy
Four takeaways from India’s protest movement, at a moment when democracies around the world are under pressure.By Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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IndiaNew Delhi (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyCockroach Janta Party (India)Indian National CongressDipke, AbhijeetGandhi, RahulModi, Narendra

Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.By Edward Wong, Jonathan Swan and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sat Oct 24 2026
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IranMiddle EastOffice of the Director of National IntelligenceState DepartmentTrump, Donald J

Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy
President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.By Edward Wong and Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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Caracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaMachado, Maria CorinaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Maduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JRodriguez, Jorge J (1965- )