- Israel’s president accepts certified election results in a blow to Netanyahu's claim of vote fraud CTV News
- A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu AP News
- Israel’s Herzog yet to decide on who should form government as Eisenkot secures significant backing The Guardian
- Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government Reuters
- Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government Al Jazeera
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while eating chocolate containing a pin.
Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Move comes after attorney general blocks Shin Bet call to interrogate politicians from Palestinian-led parties
Israel’s election commission on Wednesday confirmed the final results of last week’s vote that stripped Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition of its governing majority, rejecting claims of mass fraud promoted by the prime minister.
The main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, said Netanyahu had launched a “pogrom against democracy” in attempting to hold on to power by discrediting valid votes and weaponising security forces against parties led by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Continue reading...Novichok Inventor Mysteriously Dies After Infuriating Putin – The Daily Beast
- Novichok Inventor Mysteriously Dies After Infuriating Putin The Daily Beast
- Scientist who accused Moscow of abusing his Novichok nerve agent for 'state-level' hits is found dead New York Post
- The developer of the Novichok nerve agent, which was used to poison Russian opposition figure Navalny, has died UA.NEWS
- One of the developers of the "Novichok" poison used to poison Navalny has died Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russian scientist who helped develop Novichok nerve agents dies at the age of 80 https://theins.press/en
More than 900 academics urge UK to reverse decision to bar Andreas Malm
Blocking Swedish writer’s entry for event with Palestine Action co-founder is attack on free expression, letter says
More than 900 academics have voiced their opposition to the government’s decision to block the climate academic Andreas Malm from entering the UK, warning that the move represents “a grave violation of academic freedom and freedom of expression”.
Malm, the author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline and a leading climate scholar, was prevented from entering the UK last week by the Home Office after being told that his presence in the UK “may not be considered to be conducive to the public good”.
Continue reading...ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
Rwanda’s army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says
The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.
‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy
US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
Can Russia compete with the US, China and the EU in Africa?
Moscow pledges more trade and investment in Africa, where leaders want local industries, technology and jobs.
‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics
Uganda’s online critics allege abductions and intimidation as families search for missing relatives.
Houthis’ monthlong siege on Taiz creating misery for trapped Yemenis
Blockade prompts warnings of a 'catastrophe' as food, water, fuel and medical supplies are unable to reach city.
Bangladesh agrees new garment pay scale from December amid protests – Reuters
- Bangladesh agrees new garment pay scale from December amid protests Reuters
- Bangladesh Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage for Garment Workers After Protests The New York Times
- Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests NBC News
- Striking Bangladeshi Garment Workers Win Concessions Amid Protests over Poverty Wages Democracy Now!
- ‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs Al Jazeera
Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations?
Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations?
Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways
This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.
Israel vote results confirmed as election commission rejects fraud claims
Netanyahu’s allies refused to back the result, as President Herzog began talks on who should form the next government
Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress
Democrats flipped seats that had long been held by Republicans in a wave of historic leadership firsts.
Iran Says Four Oil Tankers Destroyed by Mines Near Strait of Hormuz – Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Iran Says Four Oil Tankers Destroyed by Mines Near Strait of Hormuz Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- Iran Turns to Guerrilla Tactics in Bid to Reassert Grip on Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Iran's IRGC says four tankers ablaze after hitting mines near Strait of Hormuz Reuters
- Iran claims 4 oil tankers destroyed by naval mines near Strait of Hormuz Anadolu Ajansı
- Four tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says Yahoo
From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe
Symbols such as the flag and keffiyeh represent anti-colonial struggles but some question their use amid mass rallies.