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Tanzania’s Opposition Leader Gets a Four-Year Sentence

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By: Matthew Mpoke Bigg
6 November 2026 at 17:36
Tundu Lissu was found guilty of incitement for statements he had made ahead of a presidential election in October 2025.

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Tundu Lissu, the Tanzanian opposition leader, gestures to supporters as he stands inside the dock at the high court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday.
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Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil Was Aided by Milei Adviser at Argentine Airport

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By: Emma Bubola， Diego Bogarin and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
5 November 2026 at 16:06
A top adviser to President Javier Milei of Argentina met Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, at an Argentine airport, three people involved in the operation said.

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Flávio Bolsonaro stepping off a plane in Miami last month after fleeing Brazil.

Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud in Connection With Arab Turnout

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By: David M. Halbfinger， Aaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman
5 November 2026 at 11:04
The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to supporters of his Likud party on election night in Jerusalem last month.

Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size

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By: Amanda Taub
5 November 2026 at 05:01
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.

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Voting in Detroit on Tuesday. Turnout was a factor in turning the midterms’ expected blue wave into a blue tsunami.

The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’

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By: Laura Chung and Emanuel Stoakes
5 November 2026 at 05:01
Support for the major parties — led by two men called Chris — is cratering, thanks to dissatisfaction with the economy. Minor parties stand to benefit from a desire among voters for change.

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A view of the city center from Mount Eden in Auckland, New Zealand.

Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size

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By: Amanda Taub
5 November 2026 at 05:01
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.

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Voting in Detroit on Tuesday. Turnout was a factor in turning the midterms’ expected blue wave into a blue tsunami.

For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America

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By: Isabel Kershner
4 November 2026 at 22:04
Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has left the country with fewer friends in Congress.

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The Detroit election night party of the Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. Mr. El-Sayed won his race.

Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC

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By: John Eligon and Zimasa Matiwane
4 November 2026 at 10:23
As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg.

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Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, voting on Wednesday.

Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

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By: Isabel Kershner
4 November 2026 at 09:43
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.

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President Isaac Herzog may push for a broad, unity government after the fractious election, analysts say.

How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues.

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By: John Yoon
3 November 2026 at 22:01
Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.

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Analysts said the House race in Virginia this year was a tossup.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

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By: Aaron Boxerman
2 November 2026 at 10:30
Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

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Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot on a billboard in Tel Aviv last month.

Netanyahu’s Bid to Stay in Power Will Test His Political Savvy

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By: Isabel Kershner
1 November 2026 at 10:20
After losing ground in Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must draw on decades of political capital and reckon with old foes if he is to build a governing coalition.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressing supporters last week in Jerusalem after polls closed in a closely fought election.

Where Do Israel’s Arab Parties Stand?

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By: Adam Rasgon
1 November 2026 at 10:03
Having won a record 19 seats in Israel’s Parliament, the two Arab-led parties say they want to work with opposition factions to take down the Netanyahu government.

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An electoral billboard for the Arab-led Joint List political alliance in Israel’s northern city of Nazareth in October.
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