Follow live as Israelis vote in Netanyahu’s first general election since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and the launch of his controversial war in Gaza.

Israelis are voting in a national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership

Israelis will vote in a pivotal election as the country grapples with unfinished wars and divisions over its future

Israel's October 27 election puts security and the country's identity at the center of debate.

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has taken effect ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump

A localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the occupied city of Oleshky that First Lady Melania Trump helped to broker has now gone into effect, officials on both sides said Tuesday.

A truce has begun in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, a week after it was announced by US First Lady, Melania Trump. The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump. The pause in fighting started at 3 a.m. in Ukraine to allow an aid mission into the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine later this week.

People walk past a mural dedicated to Pope Leo on the oceanfront boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean, as Peruvians remember Pope Leo as a migrant priest w

Pope Leo XIV confirmed he will proceed with his planned visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6-17, following lung cancer surgery.

Pope Leo XIV’s will travel to Latin America as planned following a surgery for lung cancer, a highly awaited trip and the longest in his pontificate yet.

Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery,

Jordan says its airstrikes over Syria killed about 20 Islamic State militants but acknowledges there were also civilian casualties.

Jordan killed ⁠more ⁠than 20 Islamic ⁠State militants in airstrikes on southern ​Syria on Monday evening following a deadly attack ‌on a church in ‌Jordan, Government Communication Minister Mohammed ⁠al-Momani ⁠said on Tuesday.

Jordanian authorities say strikes targeted Isis but Syrian authorities say the move had not been co-ordinated with them

The strikes were in retaliation for an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, the Jordan military said. They threatened to damage relations between the two neighbors.

Environmentalists, Indigenous groups and climate scientists are relieved after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection in Brazil

The leftist defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro who had pledged to join President Donald Trump's security initiative. Bolsonaro called for the election to be annulled.

Leftist President ⁠Luiz ⁠Inacio Lula da ⁠Silva won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, defeating ​right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff to secure a fourth ‌non-consecutive term. Here are reactions ‌from global leaders: MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM: "Long live democracy,

Brazilian nationals in the U.S. express relief but caution following Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential election victory.

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence. Chief People Officer Amy Coleman

Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the company tries to control its head count while avoiding layoffs. The Redmond-based tech giant announced Monday morning that eligible employees at the vice president level and below in the U.

A report says some 60,000 employees will receive buyout offers.

The buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce.