Friday, October 30, 2026

Israeli election leaves rival blocs short of majority

With more than 90% of votes counted, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led...

French Socialists propose amnesty for 400,000 illegal migrants

French lawmakers will vote on 19 November on a proposal to grant legal status to an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 illegal migrants who have...

National’s largest donor backs strategic voting over party advice

The National Party’s largest donor, ZURU co-founder Nick Mowbray, is urging centre-right voters to split their votes, backing National candidates in electorates but voting...

Election Round Up – 30 Oct

Labour: Released its election manifesto, including three free GP visits a year, capped public transport fares, action against price gouging and electricity market reform. Leader...

Major and minor parties debate Waitangi Tribunal powers, gangs and living costs

The Waitangi Tribunal, health policy, gangs and grocery prices dominated discussion among the seven party representatives at the 1 News Kaupapa Maori Debate. National’s Tama...

Police seek man in connection with Green Bay aggravated robbery

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man seen in these photos. We believe he may be able to assist us with our ongoing...

Arrests made in Edgecumbe hammer attack

Two young people have been arrested following an alleged serious assault and a vehicle incident in Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, on Wednesday night. At about...

Fire breaks out at US nuclear weapons facility

The South Carolina site plays a key role in maintaining America’s nuclear arsenal, including processing tritium for warheads. A fire broke out at a major...

Israel’s election deadlocked after highest turnout since 1999

A general election in Israel has left neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with a clear...

Deadly train disaster deepens political crisis in Spain

Opposition parties have demanded accountability after 69 people were killed in Spain’s second major railway disaster this year. A deadly...

Suicide deaths in Germany surge to 27-year high

The country’s lax assisted dying rules may be contributing to the rising death toll, experts warn. Germany has seen its...

Albania takes anti-riot crackdown cue from France

Protesters will receive steep fines as nationwide unrest intensifies over demands for the prime minister to resign. Albania has imposed...

France planning new riot crackdown law

The measure, which would force those involved in violence to pay up to €10,000 in damages, comes amid nationwide...

EU country turns to AI to slash government workforce

The Netherlands plans to axe 25,000 jobs to save nearly $4 billion annually. The Netherlands has unveiled plans to cut...

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