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<p>A deeply divided Israel will head to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1779807">October 7, 2023</a>, attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s rightward drift.</p> <p>Israelis will cast their ballots in the shadow of three years of multi-fr

'The situation is quite different,' Christopher Luxon said.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2627,w_3937/740120' alt='DESPITE HUGE advances in technology, Israeli voters still mark a physical paper ballot and place it in a ballot box. From there, the CEC builds multiple layers of verification around that slip of paper. (photo credit: MICHAEL

The US Senate race in Michigan state between the Democratic nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, and his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, is this year’s most important election in America. It’s significant, on a number of levels, not the least of which is that Mr El-Sayed is an Arab-American Muslim of Egyptian descent. Prior to this, the country had four Arab Americans

Parliament must meet within six weeks of the election, even without a deal.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_600,w_1080/743725' alt='Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change." (photo credit: Aaron Levy-Wolins/J.

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday it has ...

Michael Eamon defeated six other candidates to be elected the next mayor of the City of Peterborough, Ont. on Monday night.

With hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, experts are warning that live odds could sow confusion and provide fodder for misinformation.

The seat has switched hands regularly in the past, but the current contest is unlike any other.

Locals' tickets are not eligible for resale, cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.

Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.

Thousands gathered on the streets of Belgrade for a second night to celebrate the student-led movement's victory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing his country's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. Matt Gutman takes a look at what's at stake and who might unseat Netanyahu.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1338,w_1920/743724' alt='Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMANDA PEROBE

Flavio Bolsonaro himself has refused to concede defeat in Sunday's presidential election, saying he would seek the annulment of Lula's victory.

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&nbsp;MELAKA, Oct 27 &mdash;&nbsp;Pakatan Harapan (PH) will implement a prudent campaign in the Melaka State Election (P...

The seat has switched hands regularly in the past, but the current contest is unlike any other.

<p>Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. What comes next for Brazil? The Guardian’s Tom Phillips will be answering your questions from 15:00 GMT today.</p><p><strong>Ask a question: log in or sign up </strong><a href="https:

Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video on social media saying police ordered him to surrender his passports

Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye has hailed faith groups for their support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election, promising more impactful service Read More: https://punchng.com/deputy-gov-hails-faith-groups-support-for-oyebanjis-re-election/

Tens of thousands of Israelis are returning home to vote in a tight election.

Over the weekend, Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted on "Face the Nation" that the Department of Justice is not laying the groundwork to overturn unfavorable election results. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker has more.

Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It's the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's war in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been campaigning that he'll keep Israel safe. But the opposition says Netanyahu failed to prevent the 2023 attack and is blocking an investigation

The World Association for Christian Communication Africa has elected Nigerian journalist Lekan Otufodunrin as its new president for a four-year term. Read More: https://punchng.com/association-of-christian-communication-africa-elects-nigerian-journalist-president/

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_800,w_1200/743715' alt='US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026. (photo credit: Annabelle Gordon/Reuters)' title='US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the S

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3863,w_5792/743660' alt='Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026. (photo credit: FLASH90)'

Brazil is not the only country to have had dramatic election results this weekend. In Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic lost a historic election that brought down his government. William Brangham discussed the results with Heather Conley.

A minister, a rabbi and an imam walk into a polling place. No, it's not the beginning of a joke, but a coordinated effort to train clergy to help keep the peace on Election Day. Deema Zein reports.

On Tuesday, Israel will hold its first parliamentary elections since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel has been on a war footing ever since. This election is in part a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aggressive tactics. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, with the help of a seismic social media campaign that convinced Brazilians to reject his rival.

US president offers payout days before midterm vote that will shape balance of power in Congress

What parties say about Pasifika issues, from visas to aid.

Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.

Președintele american Donald Trump a anunțat luni că va oferi o recompensă de un milion de dolari persoanelor care furnizează informații ce duc la arestarea și condamnarea autorilor unor fraude electorale. Anunțul vine cu doar câteva zile înaintea alegerilor de la jumătatea mandatului din Statele Unite, relatează AFP și Agerpres.

Russ Wyatt, the incumbent councillor seeking re-election for Winnipeg's Transcona ward, is facing four other candidates in Wednesday's election.

The president made an extraordinary comeback, but now has much to do

Over 10 million Lula supporters joined a WhatsApp channel to help boost his campaign.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses election security and the political battle in the Peach State as Election Day nears.

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3863,w_5795/734577' alt=' US-ISRAEL-DIPLOMACY Israeli and US flags are seen on the table as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on February 5, 2025; illustrative (

According to polls, the MK party is the strong favourite to win eThekwini. But will it need to form a coalition to lead the City?

When Americans cast their ballots in this year's midterm elections, they'll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.

“It’s like a horror film because I don’t know what is behind the door. It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen,” Israeli director Tom Shoval says ahead of Israel’s knife-edge elections Tuesday. Like most of the country’s mainly liberal-minded filmmaking community, Shoval is hoping the poll will sweep incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from […]

Luana Oliveira Vieira, de 28 anos, está desaparecida desde a madrugada de 19 de outubro. Reprodução Luana Oliveira Vieira, de 28 anos, está desaparecida desde a madrugada de 19 de outubro, quando foi vista pela última vez na região central de Várzea Grande, região metropolitana de Cuiabá. A família busca informações que ajudem a localizar a mulher, que tem d

Municipal elections are happening across Ontario today with exciting races cross the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). You can find all the results here as they are released. A map of Toronto’s results can be found here as well. WATCH LIVE: Coverage of CityVote on CityNews 24/7. You can watch it here. Data provided by Association […]

Jewish Australians are among the tens of thousands of people flying into Israel for the first election since the October 7 attacks.

<p>Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls</p><p>Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly alarmist rhetoric and reportedly put pressure on Israel’s military to take action against Iran as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s close-run elections.</p><p>The

"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.

Shares traded in Dublin began the week on a steady upward trajectory

Night GTA cities have elected new mayors as the results of municipal elections are in across Ontario. Mississauga elected Alvin Tedjo, beating out incumbent Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie while the long-serving mayor was ousted in Milton. Tom Dingwall beat incumbent Adrian Foster in Clarington. Long-time Hamilton politican Andrea Horwath finished a dista

Midterm elections 2026, en vivo: quién va ganando entre republicanos y demócratas según las últimas encuestas. Los demócratas superan el 50% de intención de voto para el Congreso; así evoluciona la carrera electoral

Over $1 billion in dark money from just five outside groups has flooded the US midterm elections, shattering spending records, an AFP analysis shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/mystery-money-floods-us-midterm-election-campaigns/

Americans are about to head to the polls. Here's a quick guide on what this election is for.

Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.

The 2026 B.C. election is over, but the results mark a historic low, with fewer than half of eligible voters casting a ballot according to Elections BC

The 15-year-old had a blunt response when told she could Zoom overseas friends.

As the country tunes into the biggest race day of the year, Victorians will become one step closer to the state election finish line.

Outgoing city councillor Janice Lukes says a lot has changed during her 12 years at city hall.