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Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted – as it happened
This live blog is now closed – you can read the latest elections news hereOne apparent loser from Tuesday’s election was far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was expected...
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself the ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to Miami
Far-right senator and family land in US after crossing from Brazil into Argentina and then flying via EcuadorFlávio Bolsonaro declared himself the “true president” of Brazil after losing last Sunday’s...
New book makes fiery claims about Jared Kushner’s finances in Trump’s first term
Kushner threatens to sue, denying allegations that two slush funds were set up to influence his Middle East roleA new book containing incendiary claims about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during...
EU backs away from offer to Canada to start ‘associate member’ talks
Watered-down version of statement to be issued at end of Montreal summit instead offers ‘ever closer association’The EU has backed away from its offer to Canada to start talks on...
US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way
Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US electionsThe US ambassador has suggested Canada could be blamed if Republicans perform poorly in...
Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority
Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that drew highest turnout in decadesIsrael election results – live updatesAnalysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw...
Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition
Incumbent could turn defeat into another term in office as rival parties erect confected barrier to unseating himIsrael election results – live updatesFull report: Coalition talks loom in IsraelAnalysis: Rise...
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed websiteLina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet...
A US woman feared dead was reported alive in Mexico. But police now say that isn’t true
Mexican police had said they found Shayna Feinman in Tijuana, raising the hopes of missing Arizonan’s familyArizona authorities say their Mexican counterparts were resoundingly mistaken when they publicly claimed recently...
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatmentThe “unprecedented” spread of the Ebola outbreak...
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as poll suggests majority support among younger Britons for dialogue on slavery reparationsKing Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a...
What Marco Rubio’s sidestepping of New Delhi says about the US’s stance on India
Rubio’s decision not to meet Narendra Modi last week was seen by some as a snub – but by focusing on business leaders and oil, the secretary of state made...