Israeli voters turned out in large numbers, but the next government’s composition remains uncertain. With nearly 54% of ballots counted, early figures point to a close contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot. Mohamad Elmasry of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-10-28 11:53

As votes continue to be counted, Benjamin Netanyahu appears celebratory and suggests he can form a new Israeli government. Rival Gadi Eisenkot says Netanyahu is only an interim leader. Vehbi Baysan, an associate professor at Ibn Haldun University, weighs in.

TTRT World2026-10-28 11:50

UK Chancellor John Healey is set to present his first Budget at 12:30, after Prime Minister’s Questions. Experts will discuss its implications for housing, education and jobs, while Lucy Woodham speaks with people in Bristol who want to know how it will affect them.

BBBC News2026-10-28 11:48

Ahead of the election, Benjamin Netanyahu and extremist allies including Ben Gvir sought to bar Palestinian parties on national security grounds. Israel’s Supreme Court rejected the bid, allowing them to run. Sami Abu Shehadeh, Balad Party leader, was forced to withdraw from the ballot even as his party ran within the Joint List. He shared his analysis with TRT World.

TTRT World2026-10-28 11:46

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference after a two-day policy meeting. The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged despite accelerating inflation over the past two months, driven by oil and gas price spikes caused by the Iran war.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 11:44

After losing Brazil’s runoff election on Sunday to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Flavio Bolsonaro flew to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday night, October 27. He is expected to reach Miami; the US State Department said it would issue visas to him and his family.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 11:43

France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologized to China after fierce backlash over his description of the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator. The episode highlights risks for global celebrities in China’s lucrative market, where satire about Mao remains taboo.

RReuters2026-10-28 11:37

Donald Trump spoke with reporters after arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Oct. 28.

TThe White House2026-10-28 11:32

Israeli voters watched anxiously as results took shape Wednesday. Turnout was the highest in more than a quarter-century, but no clear winner emerged, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition parties seeking to oust him facing the prospect of weeks of negotiations.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 11:32

Tennessee U.S. House candidate Brent Taylor acknowledged an “indiscretion” after a report said he sent unsolicited nude photos as recently as 2021.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 11:30

Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports on the latest concerning possible strikes as Israel awaits election results amid political uncertainty.

FFox News2026-10-28 11:30

After his defeat in Sunday's vote, far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro traveled from Brazil to the US despite a court restriction on foreign travel. He has not accepted the outcome and is being investigated in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering; his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, is jailed.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 11:30

A 125-kilometre-per-hour cyclone struck southeastern India on Wednesday, prompting warnings of localized flooding and fallen power and communications poles. At least 180,000 people have been evacuated, and Sri Lanka and Nepal have also issued weather warnings.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-28 11:28

Israel’s official count is underway, with more than 70% of votes tallied. Current projections give Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 54 seats, down from the outgoing coalition’s 68. Neither Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot is on track for the 61 seats needed for a majority, raising the prospect of a political deadlock. Final results will take several days.

CCNN2026-10-28 11:21

US equity futures lack direction ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, while investors await earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet after SK Hynix reported a seven-fold profit surge. Oil rises on a report that the US may resume strikes on Iran after the midterms. Netanyahu narrowly leads Gadi Eisenkot as Israel continues counting votes.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 11:21

At least 30 people are reported dead after a high-speed train hit the rear of another train in central Spain. The crash in Toledo province halted rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.

DDW News2026-10-28 11:20

Traders are returning to tech stocks on renewed confidence that AI spending will pay off, ahead of results from Microsoft and Alphabet due after the close. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday. Treasury yields edged up and the dollar was little changed. SK Hynix plans to return about $45 billion more to shareholders after profits beat expectations.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-28 11:18

At annual defense talks in the Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged continued cooperation with Southeast Asian nations and said the United States would defend its own interests and those of its allies in the Pacific.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 11:18

Serbian police said an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives and was killed shortly after midnight. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said authorities were treating the incident as a “terrorist attack” and had raised the terror threat to its highest level.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-28 11:14

At least 30 people have died and many more are feared injured after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain’s Toledo province. Guardia Civil footage from the air showed a derailed train, with at least one carriage still on an elevated stretch of track.

GGuardian News2026-10-28 11:11

Euronews offers a midday roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 28, 2026.

Eeuronews2026-10-28 11:11

At least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in Spain. Rail operator Adif suspended the line linking Madrid with southern Andalusia, and Castilla-La Mancha spokesperson Esther Padilla said the casualty toll could rise. The Iryo train carried 147 people and the Renfe train 397.

RReuters2026-10-28 11:10

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix said it plans to return about $75 billion to shareholders this year. Its quarterly profit rose more than sevenfold as demand for AI infrastructure continued to lift memory-chip prices.

RReuters2026-10-28 11:10

A Reuters camera crew traveled overnight by train from Dnipro to Odesa, where staff and passengers faced evacuations and air-raid alerts. The threat of deadly Russian drone strikes is disrupting journeys as Ukrainians go about their lives.

RReuters2026-10-28 11:09