Five key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections

Al Jazeera - Oct 28, 2026

Netanyahu's Likud emerges as single largest Israeli party, bloc edges past opposition.

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BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union will from Sunday slap a 2-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China. The new levy—coming just weeks before the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas season shopping rushes—will be on top of the EU’s 3-euro fee

Israel Election Results LIVE: Netanyahu's Bloc Leads With 59 Seats, Opposition At 46 As Counting Progresses
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Israel Election Results LIVE: Israeli exit polls show Netanyahu and opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot tied at 51 seats each in the Knesset, falling short of a majority.

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Mikel Arteta remains tight-lipped on Max Dowman reaction after 16-year-old’s red card

Arteta appeared to have harsh words for Dowman as the teeanger was sent off for violent conduct in the shock defeat at Fleetwood Town

"This Is America. Back Up": US, Cuba Officials' Shouting Match At UN. Watch
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As Waltz was detailing years of alleged corruption by the socialist government, members of the Cuban delegation began to slam on their designated table.

Israel election results live: Netanyahu faces calls to quit as exit polls point to deadlock with Eisenkot bloc
Oct 28, 2026
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Oct 28, 2026
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A former motel in Columbia, South Carolina, is being redeveloped into 30 affordable rental homes as part of a $12.8 million project by nonprofit Homeless No More. The development is partly supported by a $10 million donation made by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to United Way of the Midlands in 2020. Construction began on October 13, with homes expected to be completed within a year.

Nada Fitri crowned Anugerah 2026 champion in singing competition's return following five-year hiatus
Oct 28, 2026
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The 25-year-old singer beat four other finalists to win the S$25,000 grand prize, following a final face-off with runner-up Farras Qushayyi.

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