Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.
![Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether the country breaks its political deadlock, strengthens its path towards the European Union or faces fresh divisions that could reverberate across the Balkans. [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1790976083.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
![The heads of the Joint List of Arab parties sit in the Supreme Court, where judges are hearing appeals against the Central Elections Committee's decisions to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, Hadash-Taal MK Ofer Cassif and Arab party lists from running in Israel's upcoming national elections, in Jerusalem on Oct. 1 2026. [Ronen Zvulun/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-1790967266.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
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‘The CDU is caught in a dilemma’: Support for German’s Merz plunges
Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
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Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
Judge Leibowitz’s decision underscores state jurisdiction over voter qualifications.
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.
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Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Report stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.
Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Central Elections Committee voted last week to bar both main Arab lists and two candidates from parliamentary election.
A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing
For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil’s presidency.
Trump announces $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party’s economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
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