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Election: Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.
Trump: A Democratic win in midterms could put prediction markets and the CFTC in the hot seat
A Democratic House could increase scrutiny of prediction markets, the CFTC and the industry’s ties to the Trump family after the midterms.
Russia: Norway’s premier says call with Putin was effort to present European views
The 90-minute call came ahead of what are expected to be the first face-to-face talks since February between Ukrainian and Russian officials, in Abu Dhabi next month.
China: China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
US-owned trans-Pacific cables face growing risks from sabotage and China.
Usa: Volkswagen to take China-developed car technology to global markets
VW will use a platform and electronics developed in China for next-generation models in South America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Netanyahu: The Israeli elections have produced a deadlock. What happens now?
Weeks of haggling and horse-trading between various parties – as Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Gadi Eisenkot curry favour from allies and potential enemies – is on the cards.
Prime Minister: Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers in latest push to cut staff | CNN Business
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly a quarter of its workforce as it continues to invest heavily in AI. It’s part of a broader tech industry push to cut costs and shift priorities to align with how AI is changing their businesses. CNN’s Lisa Eadicicco reports.
Social Media: Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Israel: Serbian shot dead after attacking officer outside Israeli embassy, minister says
Authorities say the attacker in Belgrade was an underage male who was being monitored by security services.
Australia: Rubbing the Australian XI up the wrong way
They need to show more grit.
Europe: Stellantis reports $4.5 billion cash drain as massive turnaround plan continues
European car giant Stellantis said Wednesday that it recorded a 4 billion euro ($4.5 billion) cash shortfall in the third quarter.
Health: Increasingly complex health issues greatest concerns for GPs
GPs are spending more time with patients and treating increasingly complex conditions, according to a new report.
Government: Housing developments get reprieve as soaring costs hamper building
The NSW government says it would allow stalled projects it deemed to be significant to go ahead, even if they missed a 12-month deadline for construction.
Climate Change: Infinite growth is an oxymoron for the planet
Readers react to the supply and demand needs of countries to the Earth’s resources.
Supreme Court: Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights.
Politics: New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
Family: Agnes Wanjiru: Kenyan family protest hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murder
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Protest: Agnes Wanjiru: Kenyan family protest hearing delay of ex-British soldier accused of murder
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Ukraine: ‘Not invited, not welcome’: Russian ambassador attends Greens leader’s speech denying Ukraine military aid
David Shoebridge said he did not know Mikhail Petrakov was listening to his speech.
Donald: Trump approved allowing Flávio Bolsonaro to enter US after Brazil election loss | CNN
President Donald Trump approved allowing Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro entry into the United States following his election loss, a Trump adviser told CNN.
Life: The Oxfordshire blind musician singing in the face of adversity
Sardinian-born Elena Piras says her visual impairment is "part of my life, but it's not my life".
Business: ‘Working our fingers to the bone’: Can the UK save its struggling high streets?
Small business owners in Britain may get some tax relief in Wednesday's budget, but they say it will not be enough.
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says
His departure came after he missed a court deadline to surrender his passports in a money-laundering probe, threatening to further strain ties between Washington and Brasília.
Power: Brisbane power couple list family home as compound nears completion
Steve and Jane Wilson have restored some of Brisbane’s best homes. Now, their first Highgate Hill home is on offer.
Ipo: Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO | TechCrunch
Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries.
Banking: Topic | Interest rates | The Age
The latest Interest rates news, articles and analysis from The Age
Bolsonaro: What we know about Flavio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts
The BBC's Ione Wells explains recent developments after the US said it would issue visas to the defeated right-wing presidential candidate and his family.
Prices: Topic | Property downsizing | The Age
The latest Property downsizing news, articles and analysis from the The Age
Us Midterms: 2026 Midterm: The state of the race | CNN Politics
CNN’s David Chalian breaks down early voting numbers, ad spending, and top issues for voters, as well as where the key races are for Democrats and Republicans in the final week before midterm elections.
Foreign: Annapurna region welcomes nearly 33,000 foreign tourists in Ashoj
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recorded 32,963 foreign tourist arrivals during the month of Ashoj (mid-September to mid-October), marking an increase of 2,416 visitors compared to the same period last year.
France: Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
Election: Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.
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12Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.
Partial results from Israel's contentious election show no clear winner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was leading opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties had a strong showing, and a key question now is whether Eisenkot's bloc will consider forming a coalition with them.
How to tell if Democrats are heading for a wave election in the House | CNN Politics
House Democrats appear to be flirting with one of the biggest popular vote wins in decades. Follow these races on election night to know how well Democrats are doing.
Israeli right makes provocative statements as election votes are counted
Netanyahu and Smotrich rail against Arab voters as rival political camps face an uncertain path to power.
US Federal Election Commission filing system down before midterms
The FEC’s electronic filing system went offline a week before the US midterms after a breach attempt, Reuters reports, citing an internal email.
Here's how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.
Analysis: How you can tell when a candidate is losing | CNN Politics
CNN’s Jake Tapper breaks down three key factors shaping midterm races ahead of Election Day.
Partial count leaves Netanyahu and Eisenkot short of a majority
Projections with half the votes counted put Netanyahu’s bloc on 55 seats and the opposition on 49, with Palestinian parties potentially holding the key to coalition talks.
Ben Carroll pays up in a burgers and fries election campaign blitz
Ben Carroll pulled a “man of the people” moment at a McDonald’s in Essendon, shouting burgers and fries for his big red election bus passengers.
Netanyahu defiant despite no clear majority to form government | CNN
Israel’s elections produced no clear winner Tuesday night, exit polls showed, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Gadi Eisenkot within reach of the 61 seats needed for a governing majority in the 120-seat parliament, the Knesset. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports.
Ex-60 Minutes reporter frontrunner for Hobart mayor
Former 60 Minutes reporter Charles Wooley is a frontrunner to become Hobart's new lord mayor, with votes from council elections across Tasmania being tallied.
Abusive patients to pay for ambulance care under Labor election policy
Healthcare workers have welcomed a promise to crack down on abusive patients, while advocacy groups warn vulnerable people could be left without vital services.