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Thousands of observers from the right and left will descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day
The effort among Democratic and nonprofit groups includes training volunteers to stand watch outside polling places and report activities they consider concerning.
Brazil election 2026 results: What’s the net worth of Lula Da Silva as he gets re-elected as president for fourth term?
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared assets worth R$4.78 million, about $953,000, in his 2026 filing. That is 35.7% below his 2022 declaration.
From reserve duty to Knesset candidate: Meet B'Yachad's Amir Sturgo - interview
Sturgo is the CEO of Aharai, an organization that promotes leadership skills in Israeli youth. A veteran of the Second Lebanon War, he saw combat during the October 7 massacre.
- Amir Sturgo is B Yachad party candidate, former Second Lebanon War veteran
- Sturgo CEO of Aharai, focuses on youth leadership development
- Bennett's B Yachad party offers plans for conscription, education, crime
‘My lil sunshine has finally arrived’: Cici welcomes second child
The singer announced her pregnancy in September this year.
BlindSA takes government to court over delayed Marrakesh Treaty accession
BlindSA has approached the Gauteng High Court over South Africa’s delayed accession to the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates the cross-border exchange of books in accessible formats.