Israel Election October 27: Parties, Rules and What Comes After the Vote
Israelis vote on October 27 for all 120 Knesset seats. A guide to the main parties and leaders, the 3.25% threshold, the 61-seat target and the issues in play.
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US Midterms 2026: The Races, Maps and Issues That Will Decide Congress
All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships are on the November 3 ballot. Here is what the polls, new district maps and key issues are signalling.
US Government Funding: Stopgap Runs to Dec. 11, Setting Up Lame-Duck Fight
A continuing resolution signed on September 2 keeps federal agencies open through December 11, leaving Congress to settle full-year funding after the November midterms.
Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Attacks Hit Wartime High as Talks Stall
At least 12 ships were attacked in a single week as Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil back above $100 and deepening fears of a wider war.
Brazil Election 2026: Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula Ahead of October 25 Runoff
Flávio Bolsonaro won 47% to Lula’s 45.1% in Brazil’s October 4 first round, setting up a tight October 25 runoff between the right and the incumbent president.
Sweden Government Talks: Andersson Gets Second Chance After Deadlock
Speaker Andreas Norlén has handed Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson a fresh mandate to form Sweden’s next government, with a parliamentary vote on the prime minister due by October 12.
Morocco Election 2026: PAM Takes Most Seats but Needs Partners to Govern
The monarchy-aligned Authenticity and Modernity Party won 97 of 395 seats in Morocco’s September 23 vote, but turnout fell to 38% and a coalition is required.
Sweden Election 2026: Left Bloc Wins Narrow Majority as Kristersson Steps Down
Sweden’s four left-leaning parties secured 176 of 349 Riksdag seats, ending Ulf Kristersson’s term and putting Magdalena Andersson in line to return as prime minister.