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Elections news — October 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on October 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. PoliticsElectionsLeadershipMiddle East

    Herzog Attempts Unity Government with Netanyahu Despite Election Results

    President Herzog is reportedly working to form a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, despite concerns raised by opposition figures like Yair Lapid. Lapid and others have expressed their unwillingness to join such a government, citing Netanyahu's past deceptions and the will of voters who sought to remove him from power.
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    Elon Musk's $276M Midterm Election Spending Boosts Republicans

    Elon Musk has emerged as a significant political donor, contributing over $276 million to support the Republican Party in the U.S. midterm elections. The bulk of his donations, totaling $158 million, went to the Senate Leadership Fund, aiding Republican Senate candidates. Additionally, $76 million was allocated to Protect America PAC, founded by Musk in 2024, to fund conservative voter mobilization networks in key Senate and House races across seven states.
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  4. PoliticsLawElectionsConstitution

    Rahul Gandhi Leads March to Supreme Court

    Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, called for a march to the Supreme Court on October 12, 2026. He urged opposition parties, citizens, and lawyers to join him in defense of the Constitution. The march started from Barakhamba intersection at Connaught Place in Delhi at 1:30 PM and reached the Supreme Court. Gandhi was joined by several opposition leaders and a large crowd of supporters.
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  5. PoliticsElectionsMiddle East

    Spanish Elections: Right-Wing Bloc Set to Win, VOX Surges

    Large-scale surveys by Spanish newspapers 'El País' and 'ABC' indicate that the center-right bloc, including the pro-Israeli PP and VOX parties, is set to win the upcoming Spanish elections. VOX, the far-right party, is predicted to surge, potentially gaining over 30 seats. The left-wing bloc, led by Pedro Sánchez, is expected to lose seats. The polls suggest that the right-wing bloc could form a government with an absolute majority.
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  6. PoliticsLocal GovElectionsMiddle East

    PDP Engages INEC Over Omission of Adebutu, Pantami From Gov List

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resolve the omission of some of its candidates, including Ladi Adebutu and Isa Pantami, from the commission’s final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. The PDP accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of influencing Adebutu's exclusion in Ogun State. Pantami's associates described his exclusion as a temporary setback and are working to resolve the matter.
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  8. SportsElectionsAsiaMiddle East

    Thai Authorities Arrest 11 Foreigners in Crackdown on Illegal Property Ownership

    Thai authorities launched the eighth phase of their crackdown on illegal foreign property ownership, arresting 11 suspects, including 10 Chinese nationals, and seizing assets worth over 6 billion baht. The operation targeted foreigners using Thai citizens as nominee shareholders to illegally hold land and property in luxury residential complexes across Bangkok.
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    Polish Diplomat Warns of Russia's Threats, Calls for Stronger Support for Ukraine

    Polish diplomat Bartosz Cichocki, in interviews with various media outlets, discussed the need for a shift in strategy to counter Russia's actions. He urged increased military aid to Ukraine, destruction of Russian military capabilities, and enhanced air defense systems. Cichocki also warned of potential hybrid and direct attacks by Russia against NATO territory and emphasized the importance of changing defense planning approaches. He expressed concern about Putin's willingness to escalate the conflict and highlighted the need for Ukraine and its partners to adapt their communication strategies to maintain Western support.
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