As Israelis head to the polls on October 27, the anti-Netanyahu pact races to outflank the prime minister on the right. While a new cabinet might ease minor restrictions under foreign pressure, the core architecture of Israel’s genocidal war on Palestine’s Gaza remains untouched. For Palestinians under bombardment, replacing Netanyahu offers no end to the occupation, only a swap in leadership

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader defends the mass expulsion of Haitians, insisting that his priority is protecting the interests of his citizens. Watch the full Bigger Than Five episode: trt.world/c5z5

Israel’s extremist far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under heavy police protection on the eve of general elections trtworld.com/article/45fb4b1…

Netanyahu could lose power in Israel’s upcoming election, but would his rivals change course on Palestine? Here are five things to know about the vote, the main contenders and what the result could mean for Palestinians 🔗 trt.world/c5zs

Egypt’s parliament authorises military support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi militia attacks intensify, raising the prospect of deeper regional involvement while Cairo says its role would focus on defending Saudi territory and borders trt.world/c5z4

A Palestinian doctor who spent decades treating the poor for free was released from an Israeli prison with visible injuries, after spending more than four months behind bars without charge. 71 year old Dr Mazen al-Rantisi was arrested at his home in the occupied West Bank in June. Upon his release, he reported beatings, torture, denial of medical care, and harsh prison conditions

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Iraqi PM Ali Al-Zaidi discuss stronger economic ties and efforts to ease regional tensions during talks in Amman trtworld.com/article/bea01ac…

International Civil Aviation Organization withdraws its 13-year safety warning on Syrian airspace, opening the door for airlines to reassess routes and consider resuming flights trt.world/c5zc

Egypt's President Sisi calls for a just settlement of the Palestinian issue and comprehensive UN Security Council reform during talks with UN chief Antonio Guterres, the Egyptian presidency says trtworld.com/article/8785419…

#BREAKING: Egyptian parliament approves military support to help defend Saudi Arabia – MPs and local media

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched her campaign for next year’s French presidential election, promising to restore order and national confidence

Brazilians have re-elected Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a high-stakes vote that will see the 80-year-old president return for a fourth and final term. He defeated far-right Senator Flavio Bolsonaro who says he will seek to have the results annulled

Two people have been killed in the UK as storms Austen and Boelo battered northern Europe with winds reaching 135 km/h, heavy rainfall, and widespread flooding. The storms disrupted roads, railways, ferries and flights across the region, with injuries also reported in Belgium and the Netherlands. Authorities have warned of continuing flood risks and further unsettled weather

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan receives Nobel laureate scientist Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar at the Presidential Complex in Ankara

Turkish archaeologist’s childhood fascination leads him to discover the world’s oldest shipwreck 🔗trt.world/c5zv

Pakistan’s central bank raises its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 12 percent, its first increase since April, as inflation stays above target amid high energy costs linked to the Gulf conflict trtworld.com/article/c10da33…

Trade resumes between Pakistan and Iran but trucks remain stranded as backlog continues as top officials meet in Tehran to discuss ways to end US-Israel war on Iran trtworld.com/article/62442c9…