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epa13334370 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after voting in Israel's legislative election at a polling station in Jerusalem, 27 October 2026. Israelis are heading to the polls in the first nationwide elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack. EPA/JEWEL SAMAD / POOL

epa13334370 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after voting in Israel's legislative election at a polling station in Jerusalem, 27 October 2026. Israelis are heading to the polls in the first nationwide elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack. EPA/JEWEL SAMAD / POOL

the vote

Exit polls in Israel show Eisenkot's coalition gaining ground, but a majority is lacking. Arab parties boom.

Initial data from Channel 12 shows Netanyahu's Likud is the leading party.

epa13325915 Brazilian Senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro (2-L) walks alongside his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, upon their arrival at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil, 23 October 2026. EPA/ANDRE BORGES

epa13325915 Brazilian Senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro (2-L) walks alongside his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, upon their arrival at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil, 23 October 2026. EPA/ANDRE BORGES

Brazil

"Bolsonaro Jr. has fled: he's flying to the US with his wife and daughters."

The senator defeated at the polls has left the country, the trip reportedly having been organized with the help of a lawyer close to the family.

the mystery

Monaco mystery: Prince Albert's nephew found dead; investigation opened

Mourning in the Principality, the cause is under investigation. Antoine de Massy was 29 years old; his body was found in a park.

Raid russo su Olenshky (foto via Ansa)

Raid russo su Olenshky (foto via Ansa)

the war

Russia continues to target Ukraine. The ceasefire in Oleshky is in effect.

Zelensky: "A strike with sixteen ballistic missiles and 280 drones was launched overnight." Another bridge in Kiev was hit.

epa13332033 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech after winning the election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 25 October 2026. Lula won the presidential runoff election against Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). EPA/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA

epa13332033 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech after winning the election in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 25 October 2026. Lula won the presidential runoff election against Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, according to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). EPA/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA

after the accusations

Brazil: Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula's victory

Signs of easing after the defeated candidate declared: "I will ask for the vote to be annulled."

epa13328207 A person walks in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026. Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

epa13328207 A person walks in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026. Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

the elections

Israel goes to the polls: Former General Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu

This is the first election since the attacks of October 7, 2023. The former general is considered the favorite to win over the outgoing prime minister.

epa13325733 Ukrainians (rear) show portraits of their missing relatives to released prisoners of war (POWs) following a prisoner swap at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, 23 October 2026, amid the Russian invasion. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 270 POWs each. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the return of 270 citizens, including 261 military personnel and nine civilians, most of whom had been held captive since 2022. EPA/STRINGER

epa13325733 Ukrainians (rear) show portraits of their missing relatives to released prisoners of war (POWs) following a prisoner swap at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, 23 October 2026, amid the Russian invasion. Ukraine and Russia exchanged 270 POWs each. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the return of 270 citizens, including 261 military personnel and nine civilians, most of whom had been held captive since 2022. EPA/STRINGER

the point of view

Ukraine, Russia, and the humanitarian truce: but where is the political outcome?

The evacuation of civilians is a priority, but without concrete diplomatic negotiations and security guarantees the suspension of hostilities risks remaining temporary.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (EPA/ISAAC FONTANA)

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (EPA/ISAAC FONTANA)

the elections

Brazil, Lula's victory is historic. Bolsonaro Jr. disputes the result: "I will ask for it to be annulled."

For the latest icon of the global left, a miraculous comeback that sends a message to Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

epaselect epa13330016 Serbian citizens queue outside the Serbian Consulate to cast their ballots in the Serbian parliamentary elections in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 October 2026. Roughly 6.5 million eligible voters are called to the polls in a snap parliamentary election to choose lawmakers for a four-year term. EPA/MICHAEL BUHOLZER

epaselect epa13330016 Serbian citizens queue outside the Serbian Consulate to cast their ballots in the Serbian parliamentary elections in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 October 2026. Roughly 6.5 million eligible voters are called to the polls in a snap parliamentary election to choose lawmakers for a four-year term. EPA/MICHAEL BUHOLZER

the elections

Serbia: Students triumph, Vucic defeated

Street celebrations celebrated the victory of the party list that emerged from protests over the tragic collapse of a bus shelter in Novi Sad.

Russia

Putin: "Are we behind the protests in Italy and France? This accusation demonstrates the weakness of European leaders."

The Tsar's attack: "They don't take responsibility for what's happening; they're weak and incompetent."

epa10415855 Protesters demonstrate during a national strike against the government's reform of the pension system, in Paris, France, 19 January 2023. The French government plans to delay the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030. EPA/YOAN VALAT

epa10415855 Protesters demonstrate during a national strike against the government's reform of the pension system, in Paris, France, 19 January 2023. The French government plans to delay the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030. EPA/YOAN VALAT

the mobilization

France: 800,000 protesters gather on Saturday, clashing in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.

According to organizers, there were approximately 250,000 protesters in the capital. The Interior Minister said: "Looting was avoided."

Flavio Bolsonaro e Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (a destra)

Flavio Bolsonaro e Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (a destra)

Foreign Affairs

Brazil Election Survey: Bolsonaro Leads the Way on the Eve of the Vote

The senator received 50.7% of the valid votes against President Lula's 49.3%.

Germany

Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" in the Alps burns: "Arson"

Two hundred firefighters worked to put out the blaze. A suspect was arrested.

epa13315786 First lady Melania Trump makes remarks prior to US President Trump signing an executive order to establish the Women's Health Division and a White House Women's Health Task Force in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 October 2026. The first lady spoke about the need for overhauling women's health, including using AI for new research. EPA/RON SACHS / POOL

epa13315786 First lady Melania Trump makes remarks prior to US President Trump signing an executive order to establish the Women's Health Division and a White House Women's Health Task Force in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 October 2026. The first lady spoke about the need for overhauling women's health, including using AI for new research. EPA/RON SACHS / POOL

the conflict

Ukraine, humanitarian truce in Oleshky: "Credit goes to Melania Trump."

Even the Pope had spent himself for the exhausted city: the mediation of the first lady was decisive, also thanked by the Kremlin

epa13324183 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) visits the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Israel, 22 October 2026. The visit comes ahead of Israel's upcoming legislative elections on 27 October. EPA/ABIR SULTAN EPA

epa13324183 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) visits the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Israel, 22 October 2026. The visit comes ahead of Israel's upcoming legislative elections on 27 October. EPA/ABIR SULTAN EPA

Middle East

Netanyahu: "Large-scale operation in the West Bank"

Tel Aviv government reacts harshly after Palestinian attack on Israeli troops in Hebron

Manifestazione a Parigi

Manifestazione a Parigi

high voltage

France, another Saturday of protests: 500,000 people expected in the streets

The 007s raise the risk of attacks on public buildings and state symbols. Law enforcement is on maximum alert.

Un'anziana si difende dal caldo (L'Unione Sarda)

Un'anziana si difende dal caldo (L'Unione Sarda)

The analysis

Two scientific studies: "Over 50,000 deaths in Europe due to summer heat waves."

Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom had the highest number of excess deaths. Over half of the deaths were caused by climate change.

Leader of 'Forza Italia' party Silvio Berlusconi arrives for a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella for the first round of formal political consultations for new governmentÃ?? at the Quirinale PalaceÃ?? in Rome, Italy, 21 October 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI

Leader of 'Forza Italia' party Silvio Berlusconi arrives for a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella for the first round of formal political consultations for new governmentÃ?? at the Quirinale PalaceÃ?? in Rome, Italy, 21 October 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI

the sentence

Berlusconi's heirs' appeal is rejected by Strasbourg, calling for a "fair trial" in the Mediaset tax fraud case.

The European Court of Human Rights rules out any violations of fundamental rights in the proceedings that led to the final conviction in 2013

Dopo la decisione del governo di sospendere temporaneamente il trattato di Schengen con la Spagna, all'aeroporto di Fiumicino, in corrispondenza dei primi voli arrivati questa mattina rispettivamente da Barcellona e Madrid, sono scattati ad opera della Polizia di Frontiera i primi controlli a campione su passeggeri di Paesi terzi (extra Ue) in arrivo dalla Spagna. La macchina operativa per predisporre le verifiche si è messa in moto già da ieri sera. Le verifiche sono "selettive", e sotto la lente saranno cittadini di Paesi terzi in arrivo dalla Spagna, per accertare se siano in possesso dei documenti idonei a circolare in ambito Schengen. ANSA/TELENEWS

Dopo la decisione del governo di sospendere temporaneamente il trattato di Schengen con la Spagna, all'aeroporto di Fiumicino, in corrispondenza dei primi voli arrivati questa mattina rispettivamente da Barcellona e Madrid, sono scattati ad opera della Polizia di Frontiera i primi controlli a campione su passeggeri di Paesi terzi (extra Ue) in arrivo dalla Spagna. La macchina operativa per predisporre le verifiche si è messa in moto già da ieri sera. Le verifiche sono "selettive", e sotto la lente saranno cittadini di Paesi terzi in arrivo dalla Spagna, per accertare se siano in possesso dei documenti idonei a circolare in ambito Schengen. ANSA/TELENEWS

the announcement

Italy-Spain Agreement: "Stop Schengen Suspensions"

No further extension of controls at ports and airports, reinstated last summer after the migrant case in Ceuta

epa13320281 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends the signing of a bill that establishes new revenue thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs, as well as the presentation of a proposed constitutional amendment to implement zero-fare public transport on weekends and public holidays, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, 21 October 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

epa13320281 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends the signing of a bill that establishes new revenue thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs, as well as the presentation of a proposed constitutional amendment to implement zero-fare public transport on weekends and public holidays, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, 21 October 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

the elections

Brazil's countdown to the runoff election begins: Lula closes gap with Bolsonaro.

Polls on the eve of the runoff confirm the outgoing president's comeback

Insularità

Two days in Tempio Pausania dedicated to the film "Wandering Trees"

Director Salvatore Mereu and writer Alberto Capitta meet the students

Andrea Busia