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Received — 29 October 2026 ⏭

How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else

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By: David M. Halbfinger
29 October 2026 at 13:29
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to exit polls during a speech at his party headquarters in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭

For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset

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By: Christina Goldbaum
28 October 2026 at 13:45
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.

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Parts of Lebanon have been greatly damaged in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since March, including the Dahiya neighborhood, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital, Beirut.

A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat

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By: Jason Horowitz
28 October 2026 at 07:01
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

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Boats in Ferrol, Spain, in 2020. The city is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat

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By: Ana Ionova · Edward Wong and Thayz Guimarães
28 October 2026 at 13:43
Officials in Argentina said Mr. Bolsonaro entered the country by land then flew to Ecuador. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

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Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday after hearing early results in the election he lost to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭

Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole

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By: Fintan O’Toole
27 October 2026 at 03:32
The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

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The U.A.E. president Mohammed bin Zayed and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in 2026.
Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭

Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War

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By: Erika Solomon · Vivian Nereim and Adam Rasgon
26 October 2026 at 17:30
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

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Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in July. He will meet with a delegation from countries in the Mecca Pact to discuss conflict in the region, according to an Iranian official.
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