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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’
Late-night hosts including Jimmy Kimmel target Donald Trump on the eve of the election.
Elections
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Business
US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs
US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs, with prominent coverage from NBC News and The Washington Post.
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Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Israel faces an inconclusive election outcome as political dynamics center on Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
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South Africa's splintering vote sets up multi-party battle for cities
South Africa faces a splintering municipal vote as local elections test the ruling ANC in key cities.
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Initial results show Bulgaria's acting president Yotova wins runoff election
Bulgaria's acting president Yotova wins the presidential runoff election, according to initial and near-final results.
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Israel’s president says parties need to engage with ‘open heart’ to avoid fresh election
Israel faces potential new elections following uncertain 2026 exit poll results and ongoing government formation talks.
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World
Inside the leaderless movement set to govern Serbia
Postelection Serbia faces an unprecedented political shift following the downfall of a longtime strongman by Gen Z students.
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Large Crowds Protest in New Delhi Over Modi and Voter Roll Changes
Opposition parties in India have launched massive protests in New Delhi targeting the elections chief and disputed voter roll changes.
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Thousands rally in New Delhi to demand India’s election chief resign
Thousands of demonstrators gather in New Delhi as Indian opposition parties stage a new protest demanding the resignation of the elections chief.
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Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats
Bulgaria holds a high-stakes presidential runoff election amidst a climate of heightened regional security concerns.
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Russia's hybrid war and why Australia should be worried
Concerns rise over Russian hybrid warfare as election officials in the US and analysts in Australia warn of foreign interference in democratic processes.
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Midterm Elections Live Updates: Michigan’s El-Sayed Spat Intensifies; Texas Early Voting Breaks Records
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Prediction Markets Keep Whiffing on Elections. Will They Miss on the Midterms?
Prediction markets face intense scrutiny and a major accuracy test heading into the midterm elections.
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GOP’s closing midterms message is … about the Cheesecake Factory?
Republicans centered a closing midterms message around the Cheesecake Factory, sparking widespread commentary and critique.
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Opposition bloc said weighing direct PM elections to break political deadlock
An opposition bloc is reportedly evaluating direct prime ministerial elections to resolve an ongoing political deadlock.
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Train Disaster Is a Blow to Spain’s Leader, Already an Election Underdog
A major rail disaster complicates the political standing of Spain's leader ahead of the 2026 general election.
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Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Israel’s Election Is Unlikely to Change Its Policies and Global Isolation
Current coverage examines whether an Israeli election could alter national policies and international isolation.
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Spanish train was travelling at 160 kph when it smashed into second one, report finds
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Polymarket Is Investigating Suspicious Bets on Israeli Election
Polymarket is reportedly investigating suspicious betting activity surrounding an upcoming Israeli election market.
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First Draft: 🌻 Dems Are ‘Bleeding’ Team Trump in This Deep-Red State – and Republicans Are Livid
Political outlets report severe Republican anxiety over potential midterm losses and collapsing party firewalls.
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French centrists' feuding increases odds of Le Pen-Melenchon runoff
Ongoing French centrist feuds and recent polling indicate rising momentum toward a far-right and far-left presidential runoff.
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Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government
Final Israeli election results establish a political deadlock as neither Netanyahu nor his rivals secure an immediate government.
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Iran’s plot to disrupt US midterms and meddle in Israel election
Iran targeted the US midterms and Israeli elections with cyber and recruitment operations, according to recent reporting.
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Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
Spain confronts a tragic second deadly train crash of the year as investigators scrutinize traffic controllers.
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Netanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
2026 Midterm Elections, Oct. 29
Investors and markets are weighing US fiscal deterioration and inflation pressures as the 2026 Midterm Elections approach.
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How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić
Student-backed election winners in Serbia demand sweeping resignations and graft probes following an authoritarian ouster.
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Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains
Israel faces potential election deadlock as Netanyahu's bloc loses its parliamentary majority amidst fraud allegations.
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For pro-Israel diaspora, Israel’s Arab voters are a point of pride. For Israeli Jews, they’re a national security threat
Discussions surrounding the participation of Palestinian citizens of Israel in the latest election dominate global coverage.
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Poll shows Israel’s looming challenge: American indifference
Recent coverage examines Israel's looming challenges, shifting political dynamics, and global standing amid elections.
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With 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48; Arab parties surge to 19
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Netanyahu and top rival face postelection choices that could redefine Israeli politics
Benjamin Netanyahu and political rivals face high-stakes postelection choices following an Israeli vote.
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New details emerge about attack Netanyahu planned against Iran
New details emerge regarding an attack planned against Iran as political pressure mounts after an Israeli election.
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Israel election: More than half of votes counted as Netanyahu and Eisenkot both set to fall short of majority
Israel faces a looming electoral challenge as vote counting proceeds alongside polling on American indifference.
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Arab parties on track to win record seats in Israel election, polls show
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Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
Israelis await final election results as Benjamin Netanyahu maintains a bloc lead without an outright majority.
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Israel's election has a high turnout, lifting opposition hopes of beating Netanyahu
Israelis vote in record numbers in the first national election since the October 7 Hamas massacre, lifting opposition hopes.
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Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media
Tennis great Novak Djokovic praises Serbia's student movement after stunning election win.
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Live Updates: 8-month Iran war looms over Israeli election as Egypt wades into Saudi's fight with the Houthis
An eight-month Iran war looms over elections in Israel and the United States as conflict rhetoric escalates.
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Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Israelis head to polls in first election since the October 7 Hamas-led terror attack
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election, the first since the October 7 Hamas-led terror attack, as Benjamin Netanyahu fights to retain power.
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Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli firebrand rising with the populist right across the globe?
Israeli voters head to the polls as parliamentary elections place the far right and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in focus.
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Brazil elections: Did a WhatsApp channel help get Lula re-elected?
Coverage examines how a WhatsApp channel and internet strategy influenced Brazil's election outcome.
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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Israelis head to the polls for a high-stakes national election described as the most consequential vote in the country's history.
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Israeli election draws tens of thousands of citizens flying back to vote
Tens of thousands of citizens are flying back to Israel as the nation holds a pivotal election marking Benjamin Netanyahu's first national vote since October 7, 2023.
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The anti-Bibi candidate who has Netanyahu on his heels
Israelis head to their first post-Oct. 7 election, placing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy and political survival on the line.
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Serbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists
Recent coverage highlights a shifting political landscape in Serbia following elections that signal new vulnerability for nationalist populists.
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Serbia’s political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then the students came
9 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
Israel holds its first elections since the Oct. 7 attack as Netanyahu faces a battle for political survival.
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Stock Market Action Plan: A Preelection Week Primer
Major indices and Big Tech face a high-stakes convergence of Federal Reserve activity, corporate earnings, and upcoming elections.
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Israel drills for surprise attack with massive military exercise as expert invokes 1973 war
Israel raises its military readiness to the highest level and deploys tens of thousands of troops amid pre-planned drills.
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How war, security and coalition math are shaping the Israeli election
Israel is preparing for its most critical election in years, with security concerns and coalition mathematics driving the political stakes.
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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israeli voters head to the polls for a historic election viewed as a critical referendum on the political future of Netanyahu.
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Israel’s election: Five key things to know
Israel holds its first elections since the October 7 attack, placing the legacy of Benjamin Netanyahu and the nation's markets in the spotlight.
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Belgrade in rapture as Serbian students topple Vucic in historic election
Serbian students achieve a historic election victory, toppling Vucic and transforming the political landscape.
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Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears
Israeli voters face a crucial election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, with polls focusing on key demographics and major issues.
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Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula Wins Re-Election, Fending Off Flávio Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election in Brazil, halting a broader rightward political shift across Latin America.
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Brazil pauses presidential vote count after Supreme Court extends voting hours
Brazil pauses and then resumes a presidential vote count following an extension of polling hours.