Gaza volunteer surgeon Adam Hamawy wins historic US House seat
The Egyptian-American Democrat becomes New Jersey's first Muslim elected to Congress after treating wounded Palestinians in Gaza.
U.S. Politics
US officials drafted rebuke of allies over settlement trade bans, Reuters reports
The unpublished 8 September draft targeted Britain, France and Canada, but lacked backing from senior US officials.
US-RUSSIA SANCTIONS
US Congress passes Graham sanctions bill targeting Putin and Russia
The House approved sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran, including measures targeting Putin and up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russi…
US MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Vance returns to Ohio hometown to rally Republicans for midterms
The vice-president invoked his working-class roots as Republicans fight to retain their congressional majorities.
US ELECTIONS
Wahab holds narrow lead over Hernandez in California House race
Wahab leads Hernandez as ballots are counted, but the margin is far narrower than her earlier primary advantage.
US MIDTERMS
Republicans cast El-Sayed as face of socialism before midterms
Michigan’s Senate race is exposing divisions over how far Democrats should shift left — and whether ideological labels still move voters.
Elections
Sánchez calls early Spanish election after housing measures fail
Spain will vote on 29 November after parliament rejected rental protections and protesters demanded action to make housing more affordable.
BRAZIL ELECTION
Brazil votes as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face tight race
Nearly 159 million Brazilians can vote as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro enter a close contest, with a 25 October runoff possible.
ISRAEL ELECTIONS
Likud fears Winter-Haddad alliance could drain right-wing votes
Likud officials fear a new Winter-Haddad alliance could drain right-wing votes below the electoral threshold.
NEW ZEALAND ELECTION
Free Palestine party registered to contest New Zealand general election
New Zealand approved the party after 207 objections but rejected its proposed logo featuring the Palestinian flag.
Diplomacy & Foreign Policy
EU urges faster clean energy transition ahead of climate summit
Ministers back a faster shift from fossil fuels and efforts to limit warming as they set the bloc’s negotiating position for COP31.
SIBERIAN HEALTH INVESTIGATION
Rubio urges Russia to share details of Siberian lab death
Russia says the laboratory worker died of pneumonia of an unknown cause; the WHO’s preliminary assessment puts the national risk at low.
JAPAN–CHINA RELATIONS
Takaichi calls China an important neighbour, seeks stable ties
Japan’s prime minister pledged dialogue while defending national interests, after Beijing urged Tokyo to change its position on Taiwan.
Russia
Has Russia Abandoned Its Allies in Latin America?
Russia’s limited response to growing US pressure on Cuba has raised questions over Moscow’s ability and willingness to protect its long-stan…
EUROPE & GAZA
How Ben-Gvir Used the Ceuta Migration Crisis to Target Spain Over Gaza
Ben-Gvir used Spain's Ceuta migration crisis to urge Madrid to accept Gazans, escalating tensions over Gaza policy.
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Gaza volunteer surgeon Adam Hamawy wins historic US House seat
The Egyptian-American Democrat becomes New Jersey's first Muslim elected to Congress after treating wounded Palestinians in Gaza.
Democrats take Congress as Trump faces a changed Washington
Texas flipped two major offices and Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan as Democrats gained new leverage over Trump’s final two years.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn Epstein letter lawsuit against Journal
A Florida judge dismissed the amended defamation case with prejudice, finding Trump had not adequately alleged knowing or reckless falsehood.
France’s National Rally rejects Macron criticism after attack
The National Rally rejected Macron’s criticism after the Trappes attack, as student protests and media disputes shaped the election campaign.
Brazil votes in tight presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Lula da Silva faces Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff, with voters divided over living costs, crime and social welfare.
UN Security Council adopts resolution on digital threats to children
The unanimous resolution calls for safeguards against online child recruitment and abuse, stronger reporting systems and digital education.
EU urges faster clean energy transition ahead of climate summit
Ministers back a faster shift from fossil fuels and efforts to limit warming as they set the bloc’s negotiating position for COP31.
Trump attacks Nobel committee, says prize ‘forever discredited’
Navi Pillay won the 2026 peace prize for her work on international law, as the US president renewed his claim that he deserved the award.
Rubio urges Russia to share details of Siberian lab death
Russia says the laboratory worker died of pneumonia of an unknown cause; the WHO’s preliminary assessment puts the national risk at low.
Sánchez calls early Spanish election after housing measures fail
Spain will vote on 29 November after parliament rejected rental protections and protesters demanded action to make housing more affordable.
Takaichi calls China an important neighbour, seeks stable ties
Japan’s prime minister pledged dialogue while defending national interests, after Beijing urged Tokyo to change its position on Taiwan.
Brazil votes as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face tight race
Nearly 159 million Brazilians can vote as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro enter a close contest, with a 25 October runoff possible.
US officials drafted rebuke of allies over settlement trade bans, Reuters reports
The unpublished 8 September draft targeted Britain, France and Canada, but lacked backing from senior US officials.
France and Canada pledge closer ties as tensions with Trump reshape alliances
Macron and Carney pledged deeper cooperation on defence, energy and space as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe amid tensions with Washington.
US Congress passes Graham sanctions bill targeting Putin and Russia
The House approved sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran, including measures targeting Putin and up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy.
Greek media raises unverified scenario of Israeli strike on Turkey in Cyprus
A Greek report speculates about strikes on Turkish sites in northern Cyprus, but no official plan has emerged.
Vance returns to Ohio hometown to rally Republicans for midterms
The vice-president invoked his working-class roots as Republicans fight to retain their congressional majorities.
Wahab holds narrow lead over Hernandez in California House race
Wahab leads Hernandez as ballots are counted, but the margin is far narrower than her earlier primary advantage.
Likud fears Winter-Haddad alliance could drain right-wing votes
Likud officials fear a new Winter-Haddad alliance could drain right-wing votes below the electoral threshold.
Free Palestine party registered to contest New Zealand general election
New Zealand approved the party after 207 objections but rejected its proposed logo featuring the Palestinian flag.