
Israel election leaves coalition arithmetic unresolved
With 85 per cent of votes counted, neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition appears to have the numbers for a majority.
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With 85 per cent of votes counted, neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition appears to have the numbers for a majority.

With 85 per cent of ballots counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. Coalition talks will follow once absentee ballots are counted and results confirmed.

Residents interviewed by Al Jazeera describe borrowing, relying on family work and skipping meals as food prices climb and earnings fall short.

With 85 per cent of votes counted, neither major bloc was near the 61 seats needed to govern. Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh condemned the rejection of coalition ties with Arab parties.

The report says Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate travelled with his family. It provides no details about why they left or where in Florida they arrived.

Stephen Mwiti Joseph says he wants Pastor Mackenzie “locked away for life” after his children were presumed dead.

Yedioth Ahronoth correspondent Tamar Sebok says smaller parties could shape government formation, while cooperation with Arab parties remains possible.

France 24’s Entre Nous featured Dr Elizabeth Milovidov discussing children’s online safety during Halloween, though the available text does not detail her recommendations.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss regional security. No agreement was announced.

Analysts say Tehran faces genuine foreign intelligence threats while national security charges are also being used against protesters, journalists and other critics.

The Times says three of Britain’s four Vanguard-class deterrent submarines are deployed at sea simultaneously for the first time in five years.

France 24 reports that a moving high-speed train struck one stopped on the tracks, in Spain’s second deadly high-speed rail accident this year.

A train struck the rear of a stopped train on 28 October, derailing two cars. The Castilla-La Mancha government office confirmed the death toll had risen to at least 64.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation said it postponed Wednesday’s fixtures in solidarity with crash victims. A revised schedule is pending.

Ali al-Zaidi’s visit was the first by an Iraqi prime minister since Bashar al-Assad’s fall. The talks covered the Baniyas pipeline, trade, agriculture and security.

Palestinian farmers say Israeli settlers and the military use drones to monitor them, while a 2026 government allocation funds security equipment for West Bank outposts and settlements.

La Liga has formed a crisis unit as a Chinese broadcaster and brands withdraw from dealings involving the club and its player.

The former Germany international predicts Kane could sign for another two or three years, but no agreement has been reported.

Regional authorities reported 80 injured and warned the death toll could rise after two trains collided in Toledo province. The cause remains unknown.

Yossi Mekelberg gave the assessment in an interview with France 24, which did not report vote totals or official results.

Al Jazeera reports mixed reactions in Tel Aviv as counting continues; the supplied material gives no official results.

Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman says the US-brokered truce around the Russian-occupied town had no reported breaches in its first 30 hours.

Analyst Igor Mladenovic says Kylian Mbappé’s reference to a Mao Zedong meme was a cultural misunderstanding, while the episode shows how remarks can carry different meanings across borders.

A reported attempt to breach Federal Election Commission systems led to a temporary suspension of web services, interrupting the filing of urgent campaign spending reports.

The report describes children with albinism being portrayed as heroes, but provides no further details about the artist or artwork.

A police officer suffered a minor facial wound in the Belgrade attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect was a minor who had been monitored by security services.

Takeshi Okada says the Japan Football Association’s responses to World Cup controversies conflicted with his beliefs about sport and integrity.

Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, according to Al Jazeera. The available report provides no details on the cause or how the death toll was confirmed.

France 24 reports that voters in Arizona are criticising cuts to food assistance as cost of living becomes a key campaign issue.

A local truce in the Russian-occupied southern city began on Tuesday and is expected to last until Sunday, while fighting continues elsewhere.

A proposed 70% local-content rule could affect suppliers in Turkey, Morocco, Japan and South Korea. Its scope and eligibility rules remain under negotiation.

Finland’s Alexander Stubb and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre urged de-escalation in a 90-minute call, while European leaders questioned whether separate contacts risk fragmenting their position.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll puts Democrats nine points ahead nationally, while Senate races in several states remain closely contested.

Two trains travelling in opposite directions collided on the Madrid–Seville route. The cause remains unknown.

The prime minister’s bloc appeared increasingly well placed, but no clear victory had been reported as final results remained pending.

A Moscow summit puts economic cooperation on the agenda, but Russian trade with Africa remains small while military ties and diplomacy carry greater weight.

France 24 reports that a high cost of living and rising defence spending are adding to financial pressure on households.

More than 60 per cent of ballots had been counted, but the partial tally showed no clear winner or majority.

The agreement is intended to reduce barriers and widen market access, while preliminary accords cover energy, diplomacy and defence.

The Foreign Ministry acknowledged the footballer’s apology as reports detailed suspended La Liga broadcasts and ended commercial partnerships.

A Renfe and an Iryo train collided between Mora and Orgaz, derailing two Iryo carriages. Authorities were still determining the cause and injury toll.

Exit polls put both leaders’ blocs short of a parliamentary majority, leaving the result and prospects for coalition talks uncertain.

A police guard shot dead a knife-wielding attacker who slightly wounded him. Israel said no embassy personnel were injured.

The report gives no reason or effective date for the shift and does not say whether AIPAC will continue other political activities.

The former world No. 3 lost to Jiri Lehecka in the first round after announcing Basel would be his final professional tournament.

The operator says it is arranging disembarkation and temporary accommodation in Cambodia as it begins a 60-day restructuring process.

As African leaders gather in Moscow, an Al Jazeera opinion article questions whether Russia’s trade, investment and security ties have delivered broad benefits for African populations.

The federation said the sanction fell under Article 133 after Atlético alleged Barcelona approached the striker without written notice.