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Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote
NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.
In Uruguay, a presidential run-off focused on ‘democratic coexistence’
Conservative Alvaro Delgado and left-wing rival Yamandu Orsi went head-to-head in the final round of Uruguay's election.
Israel sanctions Haaretz due to articles that ‘hurt’ Israeli state
The Haaretz news outlet called the decision 'another step in Netanyahu's journey to dismantle Israeli democracy'.
Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Local Sunni and Shia armed groups have clashed for decades, but the most recent fighting has killed more than 30 people.
Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks
The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what the nuclear watchdog called a lack of cooperation.
US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump
School initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion are likely to be first on the chopping block.
The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up?
Israel and the US want deep political changes in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah and Iran.
Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.
The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel
The mobilisation of an imagined identity is very effective in scaring off prosecutors and intimidating judges.
Israeli attacks kill six across Gaza, army issues new ‘evacuation order’
Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safia was injured in an Israeli drone attack on the facility.
The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet
These two institutions enslave climate-stricken nations with debt, worsening the impact of any climate disaster.
ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu an “incredible step forward”
Francesca Albanese talks about how the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants could be expanded.
Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response
Flood-hit Paiporta mayor pledges to hold leaders accountable for crisis handling, with legal action if necessary.
“Deep consensus” in Israel that genocide in Gaza is “justified”
Ori Goldberg on why, despite Israel’s internal unrest, many Israelis support Netanyahu’s Gaza war policies.
Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum
A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands of residents homeless.
Security for Israel means “force … killing … destruction”
Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and regional security.
Annexation of the occupied West Bank is Israel’s “big prize”
Tamer Qarmout on what Israel has in mind for the occupied West Bank now that Gaza lies in ruins.
India’s Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history
Lucknow picks Pant for a record $3.2m in the IPL auction, followed by Shreyas Iyer at $3.17m, taken by Punjab.
Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?
At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald's.
Hezbollah says it hit Ashdod naval base and Tel Aviv; three wounded
Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 20 in Beirut attack as EU top diplomat calls for ceasefire.