Israel voted for Israel: Why Gaza wasn’t on the ballot | Israel Election 2026 News
Israel’s parliament remains in deadlock. After one of the highest voter turnouts in decades, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor the self-styled Zionist opposition alliance secured the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority…
Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region | Government
Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines’ Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in a historic vote, securing 51 of 80 assembly votes after decades of conflict. Published On 31 Oct 202631…
Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand
Thai Red Cross workers dressed up as part of a Halloween-themed blood drive in the country’s capital Bangkok. The charity gave free themed t-shirts to donors as part of the event, and said it expected turnout to more than double compared to a…
Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus
Residents evacuated from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus and are expected back in Ukraine later on Saturday, authorities have said. They were taken out on Friday during a local ceasefire brokered by US First Lady…
Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia | Crime News
As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse. Malaysia’s decision to repeal the mandatory death penalty in 2023 has led to the re-sentencing of more than 700 drug offenders, who were once…
‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woes | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
Rio Grande Valley, Texas – Jesus Robles sells mechanical bulls. Mainstays of bars and dance halls, once used to train rodeo riders, the bucking behemoths point to the Rio Grande Valley’s history, where Mexican and Texan Ranchero culture have long…
Flávio Bolsonaro vows to continue father’s political fight in Brazil | News
Flávio Bolsonaro says he will continue defending his father’s political agenda. He urges supporters to remain strong and backs Rogério Marinho for president of Brazil’s Federal Senate. Published On 31 Oct 202631 Oct 2026 Share Flávio Bolsonaro vows to…
Watch: How US mail-in ballots are secured and counted for the midterm election
Ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November, President Trump continues to make unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to widespread fraud. US states have different voting rules and regulations – but every state allows some postal…
Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1 | Football
European champions PSG registered their sixth league victory, and sit two points clear at top of the Ligue 1 standings. Published On 31 Oct 202631 Oct 2026 Flying fullback Achraf Hakimi grabbed a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain went on a rampage to…
Canada’s in-form Leylah Fernandez reaches Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo | Tennis
Fernandez fought back from a break down in both sets to reach the Tokyo title clash, her third final of 2026. Published On 31 Oct 202631 Oct 2026 Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the Tokyo final with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova on…