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Barclays will this week become the first major UK lender to begin offering compensation payments to former motor finance customers, even as the industry's big financiers face waiting months for the outcome of challenges to a £9bn redress scheme.

The conflict has become a central issue ahead of Tuesday's polls.

Senator Sullivan's pledge contrasts with the Trump administration's effort to challenge Alaska's election certification.

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With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is sounding the alarm about the future of his own party. In his new book, "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," Tillis warns that GOP lawmakers are afraid to challenge President Trump, Congress is surrendering its power, and some of the president's closest advisers are leading him toward failure. Tilli

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The opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to win power outright. Now comes likely weeks of negotiations to see who can form a coalition government. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv.

Israelis showed up in large numbers for the nation's first election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to extend his tenure. CBS News' Matt Gutman has more details.

Israelis are voting in their first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Former Israeli ambassador to U.S. Michael Oren weighs in on Israel's current political landscape.

Israelis are deeply divided over Netanyahu's leadership and moral character, but they largely support settlement expansion and are opposed to a Palestinian state.

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Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.

'This market addressed whether the government would take action — a process that deserves scrutiny, particularly in a case of such serious concern,' a Polymarket spokesperson said.

The market had amassed $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform.