Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsThe rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsIsrael's Arab parties are making historic gains in the election and could become kingmakers in the difficult task of forming a government. They look set to nearly double their seats in parliament, making it harder for either bloc to form a government, says Israel expert Anders Persson.
World politicsAfter the elections in Israel, the Shin Bet security service will investigate allegations of fraud. The chairman of the State Election Committee, Noam Sohlberg, cites “serious suspicions” of attempts at foreign influence. At the same time, the committee’s acting director general says there is currently no indication of irregularities.
World politicsThe vote count after Israel’s election is complete, but neither of the two major blocs has a majority on its own. They may be forced to seek support from the Arab-Israeli opposition, which has won more seats than ever before.
World politicsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party claims the elections in Israel “have been stolen by Arab parties.”
World politicsThe price of fossil gas on the Amsterdam futures market has reached 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis. The increase of just over 4 percent in Wednesday’s trading was driven by concerns about gas availability in Europe ahead of winter.
BusinessNext year, 36 countries will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU announces. Canada is taking part for the first time, but several countries are boycotting the competition.
MusicThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThe election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
World politicsThe Netherlands changes its mind - it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest after all because of Israel's participation.
MusicNeither bloc will win a majority in Israel’s election, according to exit polls. But most major TV channels’ exit polls show challenger Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s.
World politicsThere is a fierce battle for voters in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is being challenged in Tuesday’s election by an opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party. “He is running for office on an eternal war,” Eisenkot said of Netanyahu at a campaign rally.
World politicsIsrael has committed crimes against humanity - including “extermination” - in the West Bank, according to an independent group of experts linked to the UN.
WorldIsrael continues to attack the Gaza Strip. At least five people, including a child, were reportedly killed in attacks on Monday.
ConflictsIt is described as the most important election in Israel’s history - an election that tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to travel home to vote in. Many feel this is when the country’s future will be decided and that too much is at stake, says Yael Shomer, an associate professor of political science at Tel Aviv University.
World politicsOil prices dip slightly after international trading opens at 11 p.m. Swedish time.
BusinessThree people were killed on Sunday in an Israeli attack on a university in Gaza City, university employees and a local hospital said.
ConflictsTwo days before Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns citizens of a “second Holocaust” at the hands of Iran.
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