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Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change

Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.

Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins

Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.

Postava impresses in first NHL start

Netminder Michal Postava was rock solid in his first NHL start for the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.

Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?

Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

Gridin shows off superb shot, Griddy celebration

First two-goal game. First three-point game. First on-ice Griddy.

Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections

The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.

Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.

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.

Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin

American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin

A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections

Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.

Iran, Saudi, Turkiye and Pakistan agree to more talks amid Houthi attacks

Top officials from four countries to continue talks for peace and security as Saudi forces down more Houthi missiles.

People missing after massive drilling platform sinks off Gabon

Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.

Israel heads to the polls as shift to the right dominates critical election

Netanyahu seeks to extend rule at helm of far right alliance facing off against predominantly right-wing bloc.

Raymond completes Red Wings’ rally with SO winner

Lucas Raymond scored the shootout winner and had a pair of assists in regulation time as the Detroit Red Wings posted a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Israel election 2026 live: Netanyahu faces tough test in high-stakes polls

Millions to cast ballots in election widely billed as the most consequential in Israel's history.

Israel votes in first election since October 7 attack as Netanyahu faces crucial test

Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, in a closely contested election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The vote follows three years of regional wars, with Netanyahu running neck and neck with centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot.

China Takes Its Lawfare to Sea

Beijing is making life difficult for Panamanian ships, and others could be next.

Kylian Mbappe loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke

French football star Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.

Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield

Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.

Gridin scores twice as Flames win fourth straight

Matvei Gridin scored twice as the surging Calgary Flames made it four straight wins and a perfect homestand with a 4-2 NHL victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.

Horwath among incumbents ousted across Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

Several mayoral incumbents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area have lost their jobs while others are heading back to city hall.

Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution

Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.

Michael Eamon elected mayor of Peterborough, Ont. with 36.5% of the vote

Michael Eamon defeated six other candidates to be elected the next mayor of the City of Peterborough, Ont. on Monday night.

Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Russia halts strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson as Oleshky ceasefire takes effect

The localised ceasefire, secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, will allow evacuations and aid deliveries to Oleshky.

Conny Glenn stuns Bryan Paterson to win mayoral bid in Kingston, Ont.

Conny Glenn, who who served as a councillor for Sydenham District for the past four years, ended Bryan Paterson's bid for a fourth-consecutive term as mayor of Kingston, Ont.

US-EU trade truce at risk over $3.4 billion Airbus loan, Trump official warns

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned on Monday that a $3.4 billion European Investment Bank loan to Airbus could jeopardise a tariff truce between Washington and Brussels. Greer said his office had received no details about the financing, announced in June, and urged the EU to resolve the matter quickly.

Trump suggests renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the ‘American Ocean’ at a Republican rally.

Bolsonaro’s party accepts Brazil election after Trump calls vote ‘rigged’

Trump pushes unsubstantiated claims about Brazil's presidential vote but says he 'didn't take sides' in the race.

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season.