In the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, far-right leader George Simion is campaigning to replace President Klaus Iohannis, a liberal and staunch Ukraine ally. The election is being held amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
PM Marcel Ciolacu leads first round of Romanian presidential vote, show exit polls
Israel’s election results ignite political turmoil amid deep divisions
Dania Hirch
ISRAEL ELECTION DEADLOCK
Netanyahu’s coalition struggles to form government as results loom; division within electorate heightens political tensions across the nation.
Israeli election vote counting continues amid uncertainty over majority outcome
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Israel’s election vote counting continues as no party secures a definitive majority. Results show a fragmented landscape, with coalition talks anticipated