Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election
As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
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‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right’s wins in the east.
Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October’s election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president.
Morocco’s youth take Gen Z protest demands to the polls
Young candidates hope the election can turn youth frustration into political participation.
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election
Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin’s hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.
The leftist leader with Turkish roots who could become Berlin’s next mayor
Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right’s rise, experts say.
Moroccan parties mobilise in markets and online for parliamentary elections
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.
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Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin’s United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote
The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.
At least three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
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Far left wins in Berlin vote, far right in Germany’s northeast
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says election results are a ‘disaster’ for his Christian Democratic Union party.
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