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- Israel election results expected as Netanyahu faces tight race amidst high turnout
- Chow faces budget challenges and provincial negotiations after election win
- Justice Department requests Washington state to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens
- Harry Kane could be considered for a knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
- Nurse treating Ebola patients killed by machete-wielding gang in DRC
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The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Record Voter Turnout in Israel’s Pivotal Election as Netanyahu Faces Eisenkot
October 27, 2026
9:01 pm
What’s going on?
Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his bid for re-election during Israel’s general election. The polls indicate a competitive race against his main rival, Eisenkot, with voter turnout reportedly at a record high. Early exit polls show no clear victor, suggesting a potential deadlock.
The New York Times highlights, “Israel Election Live Updates: Record Voter Turnout as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot,” emphasising the election’s stakes and Netanyahu’s personal challenge. In contrast, Reuters reports, “Live: Israeli exit polls indicate deadlock in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces main rival Eisenkot,” focusing more on the electoral mechanics and potential outcomes. This reflects varying stress on either the drama of the election or the implications of exit polls.
Coverage analysed: The New York Times | Reuters
Israel election results expected as Netanyahu faces tight race amidst high turnout
October 27, 2026
8:00 pm
Voter turnout for Israel’s latest election has reached significant levels, as analysts label the contest one of the most consequential in the nation’s history. This reflects heightened political engagement and underscored the importance of the election’s outcome for the country’s future direction.
Chow faces budget challenges and provincial negotiations after election win
October 27, 2026
7:00 pm
Olivia Chow has been re-elected as mayor of Toronto and now faces budget challenges, including a projected shortfall of approximately £1.1 billion for 2027. Her administration aims to negotiate additional funding from the province while maintaining property tax levels aligned with inflation.
Justice Department requests Washington state to set aside ballots from 400 alleged noncitizens
October 27, 2026
5:00 pm
Federal prosecutors have requested Washington state election officials to set aside ballots from over 400 individuals suspected of being non-U.S. citizens, as part of efforts to verify voter registration accuracy days before the midterm elections. More than 1,500 potentially illegal ballots are estimated to have been cast.
Harry Kane could be considered for a knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
October 27, 2026
4:00 pm
Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, an achievement praised by the Prime Minister as ‘extraordinary’. A No 10 spokesperson noted Kane’s contributions to English football but did not confirm any plans for a knighthood or further honours.
Nurse treating Ebola patients killed by machete-wielding gang in DRC
October 27, 2026
3:00 pm
A nurse treating Ebola patients in Bafwasende, Democratic Republic of Congo, was murdered by a gang in an attack linked to local misinformation about the virus.
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