Veckan i politik: Vecka 44, 2026

Under vecka 44, 2026 publicerade SverigeFramåt 166 nyheter inom politik. Här är veckans viktigaste händelser i sammandrag, med länkar till våra fullständiga artiklar.

Konfrontation mellan Netanyahu och IDF-chefen inför valet — Israels premiärminister Benjamin Netanyahu och militärchefen Eyal Zamir är i konflikt över Iran, vilket kan påverka det kommande valet.
Lula da Silva vinner omvalet i Brasilien — Den brasilianske presidenten Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit en fjärde mandatperiod efter en jämn omröstning mot Flavio Bolsonaro.
Utmaningar för Brasiliens Lula under sin fjärde mandatperiod — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva står inför flera svåra utmaningar under sin fjärde mandatperiod, inklusive en splittrad nation och svaga offentliga finanser.
Historiskt möte på gång – kan skaka om allt — Ryssland förbereder ett historiskt möte som kan få stora konsekvenser.
Trump riktar kritik mot Norden: "Ett skitland, ni suger" — President Donald Trump uttrycker sin ilska mot Norden i ett nytt uttalande.
Rapper Nicki Minaj deltar på Trump-rally i Michigan — Nicki Minaj är den senaste stora stjärnan som kampanjar i Michigan inför det kommande mellanårsvalet.
Lula vinner valet i Brasilien för fjärde gången — Den vänsterorienterade presidenten Lula har vunnit valet mot Flávio Bolsonaro i en mycket jämn omröstning.
Nytt regeringsalternativ – stöttas av både S- och M-väljare — En ny mätning visar att ett potentiellt regeringsalternativ får stöd från både Socialdemokraterna och Moderaterna.
Kina inleder hemligt politiskt möte för att stärka disciplinen inom partiet — Det fyra dagar långa plenumet inleds i Beijing och kan leda till strängare disciplinåtgärder inom Kinas kommunistiska parti.
Lulas extraordinära seger möter utmaningar från medelklassen och bolsonarismen — Trots Lulas valframgångar står han inför en komplex politisk verklighet med en stark höger och krav på ekonomiska reformer.
Lula vinner historiskt fjärde mandatperiod i Brasilien — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit valet i Brasilien och säkrat sin fjärde mandatperiod, trots motstånd från Flavio Bolsonaro.
Världsledare gratulerar Lula efter hans seger i Brasilien — Internationella ledare hyllar Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvas återval som president i Brasilien, vilket ses som en motvikt mot den konservativa vågen i regionen.
Belgrad firar efter Vucics nederlag i valet — Folkets jubel hördes i flera serbiska städer efter att den studentstödda rörelsen avsatt den långvarige ledaren Aleksandar Vucics parti.
Serbiens studentrörelse avsätter länge sittande ledare Vucic i parlamentsval — Aleksandar Vucic erkände nederlag i ett historiskt val efter nästan två års studentledda demonstrationer mot korruption och auktoritärism.
Lula vinner oväntad fjärde mandatperiod i Brasilien — Den brasilianske presidenten Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit en oväntad fjärde mandatperiod i en tight omröstning mot Flavio Bolsonaro, som vägrar acceptera resultatet.
Ryssland ställer extrema krav på Sverige — Kravet på att Sverige ska uteslutas från internationella samarbeten har väckt stor uppmärksamhet.
Nytt land föreslås i Europa – slå samman två länder — Förslaget om att slå samman två länder i Europa har väckt diskussioner om en potentiell ny nation.
Centern avfärdar alternativet — Centerpartiet meddelar att de inte längre ser ett visst alternativ som gångbart.
Lula återvänder som Brasiliens president — Den vänsterorienterade politikern har vunnit sitt fjärde mandat som president i Brasilien.
Fem sätt som Trump har förändrat invandringen i USA — En genomgång av hur Trumps signaturpolitik har påverkat invandringen efter hans återkomst till makten.
Lula besegrar Bolsonaro i Brasiliens presidentval — Lula vinner valet men Bolsonaro ifrågasätter resultatet, vilket kan påverka amerikansk politik.
Trumps stöd bland latino väljare i Texas i fara inför mellanvalen — Många latino väljare i Texas, som tidigare stödde Trump, börjar nu tvivla på presidenten och hans parti.
Krav på USA att mörda Zelenskyj — Ett kontroversiellt uttalande har framkommit där det krävs att USA ska mörda den ukrainska presidenten Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
Israels val: En folkomröstning om Netanyahu? — Benjamin Netanyahu, som har lett Israel i nästan 17 år, står inför en avgörande valdag. Kommer han att behålla makten efter ett val som präglas av splittring och kontroverser?
Fransk premiärminister möter studenter efter veckor av protester — Sebastien Lecornu träffar gymnasieelever för att diskutera utbildningsfrågor efter en månad av protester i Frankrike.
Israel förbereder sig för nationella val som ses som en folkomröstning om Netanyahu — Valen den 27 oktober 2023 hålls efter de senaste attackerna och ses som en viktig indikator på premiärminister Benjamin Netanyahus ledarskap.
Macron lovar konkreta åtgärder för att möta studenternas krav efter oroligheter — Frankrikes president Emmanuel Macron meddelar att regeringen kommer att presentera åtgärder för att förbättra utbildningsvillkoren efter studentprotester.
Macron lovar att upprätthålla ordning utan undantagstillstånd — Frankrikes president Emmanuel Macron meddelar att landet kommer att upprätthålla ordning utan att behöva införa ett undantagstillstånd, men att detta inte utesluts om situationen förvärras.
Arabisk-israeliska väljare kan bli avgörande i kommande val — I det kommande valet i Israel kan rösterna från arabisk-israeliska medborgare få stor betydelse för premiärminister Benjamin Netanyahus öde.
Israels val som en folkomröstning om Netanyahu — Israelerna går till val den 27 oktober i en omröstning som kan avgöra Benjamin Netanyahus framtid som premiärminister.
Lula vinner valet i Brasilien men står inför stora utmaningar — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit valet i Brasilien, men djupt politiska klyftor och ekonomiska utmaningar kvarstår.
Serbiska studenter fäller Vucic i historisk valseger — Ett studentledt initiativ i Serbien har avsatt president Aleksandar Vucic efter 14 år vid makten.
Ebba Busch uppmanar Sverige att tala klarspråk — Starka reaktioner efter Ebba Buschs uttalande.
Tens of thousands of israeliska medborgare flyger hem för att rösta — Israeler som bor utomlands förbereder sig för att delta i valet den 27 oktober. Många reser hem för att kunna rösta.
Lula vinner fjärde mandatperiod: Reaktioner i Brasilien — Den vänsterorienterade presidenten Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har återvalts, men hans konservativa motståndare Flavio Bolsonaro vägrar acceptera förlusten.
Netanyahus säkerhetslöfte inför valet — Benjamin Netanyahu, Israels längst sittande premiärminister, har länge kampanjat på löftet att han är den enda som kan hålla Israel säkert. Men efter de senaste händelserna kan hans strategi ifrågasättas.
Region Gotland presenterar delårsrapport och budgetmål — Regionstyrelsen i Gotland har hållit sitt första sammanträde för den nya mandatperioden och behandlat 51 ärenden.
Gerrymandering och dess påverkan på amerikanska val — En djupdykning i gerrymandering, dess historia och dess roll i amerikanska val, med fokus på kommande mellanval 2026.
Fransk president lovar konkreta åtgärder för att möta studenternas krav — Emmanuel Macron meddelar att regeringen kommer att presentera konkreta åtgärder för att hantera studenternas krav efter veckor av oro.
Obama kritiserar Trump under kampanj inför mellanvalen i USA — Barack Obama tar till orda för att stödja demokraterna och kritiserar president Trump inför de kommande mellanvalen.
S har fått nog – ställer krav i regeringsfrågan — Socialdemokraterna ställer nu krav på förändringar i regeringsfrågan och föreslår Ulf Kristersson som en potentiell lösning.
Hur 'Lulas armé' på WhatsApp förändrade valet i Brasilien — En ny WhatsApp-kanal har mobiliserat miljoner för att stödja Lula da Silva i valet.
Lula återvald som president i Brasilien — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit en historisk fjärde mandatperiod i Brasilien, enligt landets valmyndighet.
Katolska biskopar ber om ursäkt för 'utnyttjad' Trump-möte — Två biskopar som avbildas i bilder där de ber med Trump har sagt att de trodde att mötet var privat.
Val i Israel och USA: Globala konsekvenser i sikte — Under de kommande två veckorna hålls val i både Israel och USA, vilket kan få betydande effekter på geopolitik och den globala ekonomin.
Israeler tvingas flyga hem för att rösta i valet — Tens of thousands of israeler som bor utomlands förväntas återvända till hemlandet för att delta i valet, då det inte är möjligt att rösta från utlandet.
Protester i Frankrike: Macron utesluter undantagstillstånd – för tillfället — Frankrikes regering försöker få bukt med veckor av våldsamma protester, medan president Macron besöker Marseille.
Lula och den politiska dynamiken i Brasilien — Lula da Silva anpassar sin kampanjstrategi för att möta utmaningarna från en högerdominerad kongress.
Mohamed Ali (V) ger besked om framtiden — Politikern Mohamed Ali från Vänsterpartiet har idag uttalat sig om sin framtid inom politiken.
Netanyahu anklagas för att öka spänningarna med Iran inför valet i Israel — Israels försvarsminister förnekar rapporter om en konflikt mellan premiärminister Netanyahu och armén angående Iran, mitt under valkampanjen.
Reaktioner på Lula da Silvas återval i Brasilien — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva har vunnit valet i Brasilien och säkrat en fjärde mandatperiod.
Eisenkot lovar att ena Israel inför valet — Den israeliska presidentkandidaten Gadi Eisenkot strävar efter att hela det splittrade israeliska samhället, medan premiärminister Netanyahu kritiserar honom som 'svag' mot Iran.
Lula da Silva gör comeback i Brasilien — Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, snart 81 år, vinner presidentvalet efter att ha legat efter i omröstningarna.
Domstol fastslår att Trump-administrationen olagligt avskedade James Comeys dotter — Maurene Comey anser att hon blev avskedad från sin tjänst som federal åklagare på grund av sin far, den tidigare FBI-chefen.
Serbiska studentrörelsen siktar på makt efter valframgång — En studentledd rörelse i Serbien har vunnit en oväntad seger i det senaste valet, vilket har skapat en euforisk stämning i Belgrad.
Pekar ut Kristersson som nästa statsminister — Det ser ut som att Ulf Kristersson kan bli Sveriges nästa statsminister.
Trump erbjuder 1 miljon dollar för tips om valfusk — USA:s president Donald Trump lovar en belöning för information som leder till fällande domar för valfusk inför mellanvalen 2026.
Studentledda protester fäller Vucic i Serbien — Den studentledda proteströrelsen i Serbien har vunnit en historisk seger i parlamentsvalet den 25 oktober, vilket markerar ett betydande skifte i landets politiska landskap.
Europas ledande NATO-länder lovar ökat försvarsansvar och bekräftar alliansen med USA — De fem största NATO-länderna i Europa har åtagit sig att ta ett större ansvar för kontinentens säkerhet under ett möte i Paris.
Flavio Bolsonaro lovar att leda oppositionen efter reseförbud från domstol — Den brasilianske presidentkandidaten Flavio Bolsonaro har fått ett reseförbud av en högsta domstolsdomare efter sin förlust mot Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
James Comey åtalas för tredje gången — Den tidigare FBI-chefen James Comey står inför federala åtal för tredje gången, relaterat till avslöjande av hemlig information.
Risk för handelskonflikt mellan USA och EU över Airbus-lån — Ett lån på 3,4 miljarder dollar till Airbus från Europeiska investeringsbanken kan hota den pågående tulltruce mellan USA och EU.
Israel genomför val efter Hamas attack den 7 oktober — Israelerna går till valurnorna för första gången sedan Hamas attack, vilket sätter premiärminister Netanyahu under press.
Kreml utfärdar blixtorder om nedsläckning i Moskva — Moskva kommer att vara nedsläckt under tre dagar enligt en ny order från Kreml.
Gå i pension vid 61 år – här är nya kravet — Nytt förslag om pensionsålder presenteras.
Lulas återkomst i Brasilien påverkar Trumps ambitioner i Latinamerika — Trots en avspänning mellan Lula och Trump kvarstår flera frågor som kan återuppväcka spänningarna mellan de två ledarna.
Chockanklagelse mot Trump – Vita huset förnekar allt — En ny anklagelse riktas mot den tidigare presidenten Donald Trump, vilket har lett till starka reaktioner från Vita huset.
Första valet i Israel efter Hamasattacken den 7 oktober — Israeliska väljare går till valurnorna för att ge sin syn på premiärminister Benjamin Netanyahu och landets politiska riktning.
Franska utbildningsreformer kritiseras för vaghet — Kritik riktas mot den franska regeringen för att ha skapat många av de problem som nu ska lösas inom utbildningssystemet.
Studentledd rörelse i Serbien utmanar Vučićs makt — Den studentledda rörelsen i Serbien har vunnit en historisk seger över president Aleksandar Vučić, vilket markerar en potentiell vändpunkt i landets politik.
Israel går till val i en avgörande valomgång präglad av säkerhet och demokrati — Valet i Israel kan leda till politisk osäkerhet och långdragna förhandlingar.
Utmaningar för bildandet av en ny israelisk regering — Israel står inför en av de mest avgörande valen i landets historia, vilket kan fördröja bildandet av en ny regering.
Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation — He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel heads to the polls — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival in Israel's election on Tuesday (October 27), with voters weighing his leadership after the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's deepening international isolation. FRANCE24's Douglas Herbert gives us h
Israeli elections: voters turnout reaches '16.7%' four hours after polls open — A deeply divided Israel headed to the polls on Tuesday (October 27) for the first time since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. FRANCE 24's Noga Tornapolski tells us more.
Palestinians in West Bank fear further escalation of violence if Netanyahu remains PM — Ramallah residents say they hope to see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lose power in elections. "Netanyahu remaining in power means that there will be a clash, a build-up of tension and an explosion in the region", says one resident. Israel has committed the crime against humanity of "ext
South Africa suspends asylum applications after recent unrest — Tensions in South Africa over anti-migrant protests have left in limbo many who were counting on following the rules to sort out their paperwork and status in the country. Calls for a crackdown on foreigners, particularly undocumented migrants, have sometimes spiralled into murder. In response to th
Netherlands makes U-turn over Eurovision 2027 participation — A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.
'Get the Flock out': Americans respond to AI cameras in bipartisan backlash — AI-driven Flock cameras made by an Atlanta-based company are sprouting up across the US, sparking alarm and bipartisan, citizen-driven campaigns as the new technology emerges as a 2026 midterm campaign issue. While politicians hedge and local officials rush to sign contracts, community volunteers at
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane delivers emotional acceptance speech — Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign and smashed scoring records at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
Israeli PM casts his ballot as voters voice opposition to Netanyahu outside polling stations — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote on Tuesday (October 27) in Israel’s general election. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.
Canadian dance-punk legend Peaches reaches the ripe age of 60 — Canadian electroclash artist Peaches has been delighting, amusing and shocking music lovers and festivalgoers for the past three decades. Her shows are also a safe space for all genders and sexualities, although less so if you are averse to crowd surfing, extravagant pubic wigs and body-augmenting c
Turnout high as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu — Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27) in turnout unseen in decades, with a deeply divided electorate delivering a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. Former FRANCE 24 correspondent, Irris Makler, tells us more.
Israel: Netanyahu supporters gather as PM votes — Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered outside a polling station where the leader was voting on Tuesday. This is Israel's first election since the October7, 2023 Hamas attack and is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from Jerusalem.
Israelis vote in a tense election: What's at stake? — Israelis were voting Tuesday (October 27) in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the wars that have since shaken the Middle East.
Israel elections: voter turnout reaches 55% by 4pm local time — Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday (October 27) in turnout unseen in decades, with a deeply divided electorate delivering a verdict on veteran right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. FRANCE24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
Israeli elections a 'referendum' on Netanyahu, security and whether Israel will 'remain a democracy' — Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Ron Gerlitz, CEO of aChord Center at Hebrew University, an Israeli organization specialising in the social psychology of intergroup relations. “The main issue in this election is the fight for Israeli democracy,” explains Gerlitz. And beneath the struggle over dem
Ibrahim Abu Ahmad on Israeli election: 'Crucial for Arab citizens to have ally in Jewish community' — Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, Author, Palestinian Israeli political and peace activist and Head of Social Media for Israel's left-wing Democrats. “Currently, the sentiment in Israel is built around fear and trauma,” explains Ahmad. His most striking observation concerns the
Netanyahu govt has 'attacked' Israeli judicial system, Supreme Court and democratic institutions — Annette Young is pleased to welcome Alain Greilsammer, Professor of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv. In the wake of the October 7 attacks, regional tensions with Iran, and deepening domestic divisions, Greilsammer argues that the election will be fundamentally shaped by concerns
27 oktober 18.09, Bedrägeri, Vallentuna — En äldre kvinna blir uppmanad över telefon att väga sitt guld.
Israel: First exit polls show no clear winner, Arab parties make gains — Exit polls on Tuesday showed that the opposition bloc led by Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot gained a narrow edge over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud bloc in the Knesset. Likud, however, was projected to be the largest single party in the Israeli parliament.
Trump vs Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote? — The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
Israel election: Record turnout as Netanyahu and Eisenkot remain deadlocked — Israel's election remained deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc narrowly ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp by 52 seats to 50. Neither side had a clear path to forming a government. Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest in more than
Utebliven behandling anmäls enligt lex Maria — En händelse har inträffat där en gravid kvinna inte erhöll en förebyggande behandling. Nu anmäler hälso- och sjukvårdsförvaltningen denna händelse enligt lex Maria till Inspektionen för vård och omsorg, IVO.
Two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain, rail operator says — Spain suspended high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia on Wednesday after two trains collided in Toledo province, with local media reporting injuries and the arrival of emergency medical teams.
Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory — The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
“Partiet kan gå sönder” – uppmanar till helomvändning — "Måste släppa röda linjen"
Palliativa veckan: Palliativa konsultteamet jobbar med livskvalitet — Vi jobbar med livet och med livskvalitet! Så sammanfattar Karin Gydell och Nina Alfredsson sitt jobb. Inför den Palliativa veckan bad vi dem berätta lite om hur det är att jobba i det Palliativa konsultteamet på Hallands sjukhus Halmstad. Och de vill passa på att komma till rätta med den vanligaste
Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both pledge to form government — 🗳️ Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu and rival Gadi #Eisenkot pledged to form a government as the two are projected to finish neck and neck in #Israel's critical election Tuesday. Exit polls show both blocs falling short of a parliamentary majority.
Israel election: There's no clear winner — The path ahead remains uncertain in the Knesset in Jerusalem, as the Central Elections Committee continues to count the votes. With more than 60% of ballots tallied, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly ahead of the opposition, but still short of a clear majority. These are still p
Israel: Netanyahu edges closer to a majority — The final results are expected tonight or tomorrow morning. For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he needs 61 seats to secure a parliamentary majority. He addressed his support
Israeli election: 'Wishful thinking' for pro- and anti-Netanyahu parties? — PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 28: Papers react to the ongoing election results in Israel. Next: Macklemore's Free Palestine tour is coming to Paris. Also: antidepressants don't work the way we thought. Finally: a sneak peek into boomer divorcées' dating lives.
Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated — Arab-led parties appear to have made a historic showing in the Israeli election, but it’s not clear if other opponents of Netanyahu's government would form a coalition with them for a majority in the next parliament. Issues around the Palestinians and their descendants remain incredibly sensitive in
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.
Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years — The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
Israeli election: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges — Anxious Israelis watched election results take shape Wednesday after the highest turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying to unseat him. France 24 corresponde
Israeli election: PM loses a significant number of seats since 2022 election — Israel was counting votes on Wednesday after pivotal elections in which exit polls showed no clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc appears to have lost a significant number of seats compared with the previous election in 2022. France 24’s International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley
28 oktober 13.21, Fylleri, Sundsvall — Stenstan, berusad man omhändertagen vid Fisktorget
REPLAY: Spanish Transport Minister gives press conference on train crash — A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured scores more on Wednesday (October 28), with the toll likely to rise, authorities said in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente gave some details in a press conference.
'Israeli president trying to form unity govt: They will not need Arab parties nor Orthodox parties' — Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Tamar Sebok, correspondent for the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth based in France. In an Israeli election marked by political uncertainty, unusually high voter participation and a significant mobilisation of Arab voters, the struggle for power extends far beyond th
Ethiopia clashes push 50,000 to flee to Kenya — The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities.
Spain: PM Sanchez gives speech on train collision — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the nation from the site of the train collision in Toledo province, expressing his full solidarity with the victims, their families and all those injured in the tragedy. Earlier, Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer malfunction had disrupted
Arab parties ‘have woken up’: Israel's uncertain election may deliver surprise kingmakers — Uncertainty hung over Israel’s election Wednesday as neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing, religious bloc nor that of his centrist rival, Gadi Eisenkot, appeared to be heading for a majority in the Knesset. But there was a surprise: an unusually strong showing by Arab parties could
Israel election: What impact on Iran as the war in the Middle East continues? — Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to face greater constraints as Israel’s caretaker prime minister following Tuesday’s election. However, experts say his government could retain significant powers, including the authority to wage war against Iran. So what impact will the election have on Israel’s appro
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show — With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering' — Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.
Amid uncertainty over EU aid, Vitalii Kim insists Ukraine has no choice but to fight for motherland — François Picard is pleased to welcome Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. “If Europe will not support us, we also will fight because it's our motherland,” says Kim, insisting that Ukraine's determination to resist Russian aggression will endure regardless of the outcome of negotia
Which way will Israel break? Netanyahu still in it after election night surprises — In Israel, the surprises only start with election night: they're still counting ballots in a vote that featured the highest turnout in decades, historic inroads by Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu’s worst result since 1999 and yet Israel’s longest-serving prime minister still has a path to staying i
Spain high-speed train crash kills 68, injures over 100 — A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century. The second such accident to strike Spain this year will raise fresh questions about the countr
'Israeli electorate has moved rightward: Many underestimated extent of fracture in Israeli society' — Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Dr. Shira Efron, RAND's Distinguished Israel Policy Chair. “Many of us, myself included, underestimated the extent of the fracture in Israeli society.” It reflects a political system in which ideological polarisation, the rightward shift of the Jewish electorate a
Historic gains for Arab-majority parties in Israeli election — Two Arab-majority parties are set to win a historic 19 seats in total, amid a record turnout at the polls in Israel on Tuesday. Voters from the community, descendants of Palestinians who stayed after Israel's creation and who make up around 20 percent of the population, have been enraged by the Neta
Canada and EU drop associate membership plan in bid to deepen ties — Canada and the European Union will pursue closer ties but have dropped a proposal for associate EU membership, according to a joint declaration ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US, despite warnings from Donald Trump.
Spain rail crash came after train ordered to go in error: minister — A rail collision in Spain that claimed at least 68 lives on Wednesday came after a train was ordered to go in "error" despite a technical failure that halted all services, the transport minister said. The first findings about the accident in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha are likely to rev
Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US — Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile. Bolsonaro's defiance on fleeing to Florida signaled continued upheaval for Brazil, where leftist President Lu
Live: Israeli elections are coming to a close, with no majority to be seen — With more than 90% of the ballots counted on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has gained 53 seats, with the opposition at 67, including 48 for Gadi Eisenkot's centrist bloc and 19 for the Arab-majority parties. The Israeli president called on the parties on Wednesday to "do
Hong Kong leader apologises and housing minister resigns after fire investigation exposes failures — Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologised on Thursday for a fire that ravaged a residential tower block in Tai Po in November 2025, killing 168, injuring 79 and displacing thousands of others. Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned Wednesday after her department was found to have failed to supervi
Region Gotland kräver fortsatt biljettprisstöd och ett nytt synsätt på färjetrafiken — De pengar som blir över av statens biljettprisstöd på 125 miljoner kronor ska kunna användas för att sänka gotlänningarnas resekostnader även nästa år. Samtidigt behöver staten förändra hur Gotlands färjetrafik planeras och finansieras på längre sikt. Det är två krav som Region Gotlands priskommissi
Gotlands ”borgmästare” invald i världsarvsstyrelse — Regionstyrelsens ordförande Meit Fohlin (S) valdes i går kväll in i styrelsen för Organization of World Heritage Cities, OWHC. Som en av åtta ”borgmästare” i organisationens styrelse kan hon nu vara med och påverka riktningen för hur världsarvsstäders utmaningar kan lösas.
'There's clearly a marketplace for Russian in Africa - but it's not about institution building' — Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He takes us through Russia's African paradox involving diplomatic Influence, security dependence and the politics of multipolarity. Moscow is gaining diplomatic traction across the co
Spain's train crash kills 69 people: What exactly happened? — In Spain, the deadly train accident that killed 69 people and injured scores has once again brought national railway safety under the spotlight. Spain’s transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.
Israelis await final election results as difficult choices lie ahead — Israelis awaited the final election results on Thursday to confirm what appeared to be taking shape: neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies nor the array of parties seeking to oust him seemed likely to secure a majority of seats in parliament. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from
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Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election — Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. The accident in Toledo province killed 69 people and came just nine months after another deadly crash on the same line, leading to accusations from experts and the public of underinvestment in
Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election — Neither man is on the ballot but Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail on Wednesday, with less than a week to go before congressional races that could shift the balance of power in Washington. Thirty-five ‌of the 10
'Extremist right-wing ideologies' an increasing threat in France & 'across much of democratic world' — François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public order to encompass deeper struggles over national identity, dis
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election — The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
Young athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash — As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
AI is changing the way we think. The question is whether we’ll notice in time — Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. With a few keystrokes, it can write emails, summarize reports, generate ideas and answer complex questions in seconds. For many people, it feels like a technological leap on par with the arrival of the internet itself.
Netanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won the most seats in the general election but fell eight short of a parliamentary majority, final results showed Friday. Arab party groupings emerged as potential kingmakers, while allegations of foreign interference threatened to complicate eff
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street — Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
French presidential hopeful Édouard Philippe quizzed in embezzlement case — French investigators on Thursday questioned former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a candidate in next year's presidential election, in a case of alleged embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer welcomed the move, noting that magistrates had chosen not to place the ex-PM under formal investigation.
French minister warns of 'very high' violence risk as country braces for Halloween protests — France will deploy some 70,000 police officers in Paris and other cities ahead of a new round of nationwide protests on Saturday, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warning of a "very high risk of public disorder". The minister pledged an "extremely firm" response after mass protests on October 17
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Israel elections: Netanyahu attacks Arab parties as they emerge as potential kingmakers — Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party alleged on Thursday, without providing evidence, that Arab parties' record gains in an election this week were driven in part by voter fraud. These accusations represent an escalation of anti-Arab rhetoric by Netanyahu and his far-right partners after Arab-led parti
Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority — Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc lost its majority of parliamentary seats and that weeks of difficult negotiations among very different parties, from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular to Arab-led, lie ahead. The results released early Friday showed Ne
French economy 'headed for a wall' as GDP shrinks, finance minister warns — France's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter while inflation rose more than anticipated, piling pressure on the government ahead of further nationwide protests this weekend that are making it ‌more difficult to cut spending. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy could
TotalEnergies posts record profits as it keeps a lid on fuel prices — As hundreds of thousands across France are expected to take to the street again this weekend to protest the high cost of living, oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has posted record profits for the quarter to September. The company has kept fuel prices lower than rivals at its pumps, but motorists are
Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster — Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
Goran Delic lämnar uppdraget som förvaltningschef för Psykiatrin Halland — Efter elva år har Goran Delic beslutat att lämna uppdraget som förvaltningschef för Psykiatrin Halland. Han går nu vidare inom Region Halland och ska under de kommande två åren bland annat arbeta med att utveckla och stärka informationsdriven vård inom psykisk hälsa.
Spanish transport minister faces calls to quit after deadly train crash — Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente faced calls to resign but ruled out stepping down on Friday. This follows Wednesday’s train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people. It is the country’s second high-speed rail disaster this year. FRANCE 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports.
Israeli election: 'Netanyahu did not win, he lost dramatically,' former PM Barak says — In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did not win" this week's election in Israel but "lost dramatically", and that his rival Gadi Eisenkot should ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested that claims of Qatari funding for
Israel's election ends in deadlock as final results show no clear winner — Israel's wartime election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc running neck and neck with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, leaving neither side with a clear path to power. The projections pointed to a setback for Netanyahu's coalition and
Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage — A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister — European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta.
Russia's presence divides G20 ministers — The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in the US is wrapping up two days of talks without agreement on several key global security issues. On the sidelines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an Arctic cooperation deal with Japan and South Korea and confirmed Washington’s participation in Riyadh’s
French Interior Minister fears disorder after dark on Halloween — Saturday is set to see another day of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and conditions in schools. Dubbed “Act Three”, the protests bring together Yellow Vest activists and student demonstrators. But France’s highest administrative court has just upheld a ban on the planned route of
Turkey nominates former foreign minister Sinirlioglu as UN chief — Turkey has nominated its former foreign minister and UN ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the position of UN secretary-general, state-media reported on Saturday. The submission was officially backed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has been particularly vocal in calling for reform
Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training — The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three Ca
Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees — The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
Youth-led rallies sweep Europe — Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators called for better education and heal
Poland rocked by Constitutional showdown — Poland’s constitutional crisis deepened on Saturday as the European Commission urged President Karol Nawrocki to recognise new judges appointed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The standoff comes ahead of next year’s parliamentary election, with polls suggesting a close race between Tusk’s coalition a
Bulgarians vote in presidential runoff amid security tensions in the Black Sea — Bulgarians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff between two candidates with opposing views on the Ukraine war and relations with Russia as tensions mount in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow, faces off against Andrey Gyurov, a former caretaker prime
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack — The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
Thousands join Indian opposition protest — India’s opposition parties staged major protests in New Delhi on Sunday against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and a nationwide voter list review that has fuelled demonstrations since the summer, led by the youth movement Cockroach Janta Party. Eliza Herbert reports.
French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary — French presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe ruled out competing in a primary Sunday, following a proposal made last week by his rival Gabriel Attal to organize a vote to select a single centre-right candidate.