Netanyahu pulls ahead in Israeli election as rivals weigh deal with Arab parties
Netanyahu has lost his majority in the Knesset but his opponents will struggle to unseat him without an unlikely deal with the Arab parties

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Netanyahu has lost his majority in the Knesset but his opponents will struggle to unseat him without an unlikely deal with the Arab parties

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The Israeli prime minister faces another test of his staying power with the fallout from the 2026 elections. But time and time again, he has shown his ability to overcome impossible odds, writes James C. Reynolds

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It’s the second major train collision this year on Spanish railway lines, drawing criticism for transport minister Oscar Puente

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership has been challenged by centrist newcomer Gadi Eisenkot - but it remains unclear who will lead the Knesset

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White House says reports that Washington prefers a certain coalition are ‘false and premature’

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Turnout surged to a 45-year high in the first verdict on the government since the October 7 attacks in 2023

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Finnish president defends calling Putin, saying ‘ending the war requires direct discussions’

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has denied its military actions in Gaza constitute a genocide

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The kingdom carried out 347 executions last year, a new high despite efforts to transform its image

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Neither prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been re-elected president of Brazil for an unprecedented fourth time. His journey from deprivation to the seat of power despite multiple setbacks is as extraordinary as his latest comeback victory, writes James C. Reynolds

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