Netanyahu bloc projects 56 seats but falls short of majority in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 56 seats as vote counting nears completion in the 120-member Knesset on October 28, 2026.
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Kylian Mbappé apologises for ill-judged comments about Mao Zedong
French footballer Kylian Mbappé issued an apology after making controversial remarks regarding late Chinese leader Mao Zedong that resulted in brand partnerships ending.
Punjab Assembly approves life insurance firm for government staff
The Punjab provincial assembly in Lahore approved a resolution and announced plans for a new life insurance company on Tuesday.
Qatar and Iran leaders discuss war and Hormuz in Moscow
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Middle East war and the Strait of Hormuz.
Salehe Bembury’s SPUNGE launches Lumina in Cenote colorway
Salehe Bembury's brand SPUNGE has unveiled its second footwear model, the Lumina, in a new Cenote colorway available for purchase online starting October 29.
Doctors discuss climate change health impacts in new BBC show
A BBC programme broadcast in 2025 features two doctors from Malaysia and Egypt discussing how climate change affects global health.
Meg Hamon credits exercise and therapy for regaining confidence after pandemic struggles
Meg Hamon says she improved her wellbeing by starting gym workouts and running after facing mental health issues during the pandemic.
McGill scientists find immune cells sense tissue stiffness to form memory
Researchers at McGill University discovered on October 27, 2026, that T cells use physical signals from their environment to decide whether to become long-lasting memory cells.
Trump proposes ending Biden methane rules for oil and gas
President Donald Trump announced plans to loosen federal methane regulations for the oil and gas sector at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday.
Rights groups urge UN members to reject UAE nominee Lana Nusseibeh
Human rights organisations called on Tuesday for nations to oppose the candidacy of Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations secretary-general.