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00:43

Israel Election 2026

live Israel Election 2026: Eisenkot camp leads in exit polls but falls short of majority – Live updates

Israel's election appeared headed for a prolonged political standoff on Tuesday after exit polls suggested neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, had secured a clear path to a parliamentary majority.

19:19

Baku World Forum

Azerbaijan's Aliyev puts peace and AI at heart of Baku intercultural dialogue forum

The first day of the seventh World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue wrapped up in Baku on Tuesday (27 October), with President Ilham Aliyev highlighting Azerbaijan’s role in promoting peace and multiculturalism as global leaders explored the impact of AI and cultural cooperation.

18:35

Energy forum

Putin hosts gas exporters in Moscow: What you need to know

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is hosting the Eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow. The Kremlin has said leaders will discuss the role of gas in global energy security and adopt a final declaration. 

17:33

GECF Summit

Putin calls for more global gas supplies, signals potential cooperation with U.S.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged gas producers to boost global supplies and invest in infrastructure, while signalling potential energy cooperation with U.S. partners during a major gas summit in Moscow on Tuesday.

14:15

Jordan Syria Strike

Jordan says its strikes on Syria killed more than 20 Islamic State militants

Jordan said its air force killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in strikes on southern Syria on Monday night. 

13:47

World News

UK prosecutors charge 2 men with helping Iran over air base incident

UK prosecutors have charged two men over an incident in September at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base in south-west England used by U.S. forces. British counter-terrorism police said the pair are suspected of assisting Iran.

12:28

Cyclone Arnab

India evacuates thousands to safety ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Thousands of people along India's eastern coast have been evacuated to safety, and some train services have been cancelled, one day before a severe cyclone was scheduled to make landfall, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain.

10:56

Iran-U.S.

Pentagon ready to strike Iran within 96 hours of Trump order

The Pentagon is prepared to launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, with sufficient forces already deployed in the Middle East, according to a CNN report.

10:15

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Pakistani military attacks killed or injured 1,119 civilians

Afghanistan says Pakistani military attacks have killed or injured 1,119 civilians since early 2022, most of them women and children. Pakistan rejected the allegations on Monday (26 October), defending its military operations as acts of self-defence against terrorism.

07:52

Russia-Ukraine

Russia, Ukraine begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid operation

Russia and Ukraine have begun a localised ceasefire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid deliveries and evacuations from the frontline area.

07:15

Romania Russian Sabotage

Romania says Russian-linked sabotage network behind fire at defence facility

Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a sabotage network allegedly coordinated from Russia and linked to a fire near a defence manufacturing site in the central city of Brasov, underscoring growing concerns about hybrid threats targeting military infrastructure across Europe.

06:01

EU Ukraine Funding

EU approves €4.9 billion package to support Ukraine's defence effort

The Council of the European Union has approved a new support package worth nearly €4.9 billion ($5.4 billion) for Ukraine, reinforcing the bloc's military backing for Kyiv as it continues to defend itself against Russia's invasion.

05:22

Harry Kane Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane wins football's prestigious Ballon d'Or after record-breaking season

Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, completing a journey that saw him rise from a young player struggling to break into Tottenham Hotspur's first team to one of the most prolific goalscorers in football history.

04:16

U.S. Canada Tariff

U.S. and Canada working on deal to ease steel, auto tariffs, sources say

Washington and Ottawa are negotiating an agreement that would ease U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, according to two U.S. and four Canadian sources, as the neighbours try to mend ties damaged when trade talks collapsed in August.

02:10

Russia-Ukraine

Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said U.S. warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks had resumed.

00:00

Intercultural Dialogue

Ahead of Intercultural Forum, Baku spotlights peacebuilding and disinformation

Peacebuilding, media responsibility and the growing challenge of disinformation dominated discussions in Baku ahead of the opening of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, which will bring together international policymakers, academics, media representatives and civil society leaders.

21:41

China North Korea Ties

Kim Jong Un visits China in show of unity ahead of possible Trump meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned home after a surprise visit to China on Saturday, crossing the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge into Dandong for the first time, in a visit highlighting closer ties between Pyongyang and Beijing.

19:24

Nuclear Power

Slovakia’s Mochovce 4 nuclear reactor begins supplying electricity to national grid

Slovakia’s Mochovce 4 nuclear reactor has begun supplying electricity to the national grid, marking a major milestone in the country’s nuclear expansion. The 471-megawatt unit is expected to meet around 13 per cent of Slovakia’s current electricity demand.

19:02

U.S. Politics

Audi CEO faces German backlash over $4bn U.S. factory announcement at Trump rally

Audi chief executive Gernot Döllner has faced a backlash from German labour leaders and politicians after appearing alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Georgia to announce plans for a $4 billion factory.

13:32

North Korea-South Korea

North Korea displays artillery near border as tensions with South Korea rise

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang challenged Seoul’s account of a September landmine incident in a letter to the UN Security Council, as North Korean artillery was spotted near the heavily fortified border.

13:29

Quarantine

Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on travellers returning from DR Congo

Uganda has introduced a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo as authorities tighten Ebola prevention measures following recent cases linked to travellers who passed through the country.

11:58

Elections

Daily Brief: Major election shifts across five countries

Elections are shaking up the political landscape worldwide, with Lula securing a fourth term in Brazil, Serbia's student-led movement claiming victory and Bulgaria heading for a runoff, as Israel and New Zealand prepare for crucial votes.

05:38

France

France's Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has formally launched her presidential campaign, promising to restore order and national confidence amid what she called mounting economic, social and security crises.

20:23

Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to the South American nation almost a year after she secretly left the country to travel to Norway for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.