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Video. Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call

Updated: 28 October 2026 - 8:21 GMT+1

Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.

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