Morning Mail: Israel exit polls show no clear winner; a ‘sobering’ poll for Labor; and Musk’s AI take on The Odyssey
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Morning everyone. Exit polls from major broadcasters have projected that a majority of Israelis have voted against Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, even as his Likud party has emerged as the largest party. Arguably the most consequential election in Israel’s…
Israel’s exit polls reveal a split result, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition failing to secure a clear majority. Despite this, his Likud party remains the largest party in the election. A high voter turnout contributed to the tense political climate. The Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation and Labor tied at 28%, indicating a challenging political landscape for Anthony Albanese.
Legal action is being taken against One Nation for using Bluey in a derogatory cartoon promoting their candidate. Meanwhile, Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. As AI-generated content continues to gain attention, Elon Musk’s AI interpretation of Homer's Odyssey received mixed reviews, with critics deeming it as meaningless.
Cricket saw a turnaround against South Africa, while Donald Trump and Marco Rubio are campaigning for Ken Paxton in Texas. In New Zealand, a shift in political power is possible at the upcoming election, with minor parties holding significant influence. In football, Harry Kane may be knighted following his success in the Ballon d’Or.
Meanwhile, a mini city project in Burleigh Waters has been announced, with seven towers set to accommodate up to 1,600 units. In Australia, Victorians blame property taxes for pushing up housing costs, and Woodside has disposed of its Greater Sunrise stake to Timor-Leste's national oil company.
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