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Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul accuses Donald Trump of rape at New York hotel in 1993
The former beauty queen alleges that Trump sexually assaulted her at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. The allegations are detailed in a report by House Judiciary Committee Democrats and have been categorically denied by the White House
Eurovision 2027: 36 countries to compete in Burgas as Canada makes debut and North Macedonia returns
The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Bulgaria from 11 to 15 May, with the draw to determine the semi-final line-ups scheduled for January
No clear victory in Israel: Netanyahu holds narrow lead over Eisenkot in election as neither bloc secures majority
With 57.3% of polling stations counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 55 seats against 49 for the opposition, leaving Arab parties holding a potentially decisive 16 seats in the 120-member Knesset
Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock
No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in Israel's first election since the 7 October attacks – Opposition leaders declare Netanyahu defeated, Arab parties make historic gains and President Herzog faces a crucial decision over who should form the next government
Turkey rejects claims of concessions to Greece after opposition leader attacks Erdoğan and Fidan over Aegean policy
Turkish Foreign Ministry insists its positions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean remain unchanged – Opposition leader Özgür Özel accuses Ankara of diplomatic failures, saying Greece’s maritime agreement with Egypt is internationally accepted while Turkey’s deal with Libya faces widespread opposition
Israel election: Record turnout as Netanyahu seeks extension to voting hours amid allegations of intimidation and fraud
More than 66% of Israelis had voted by 6pm in the country's first election since October 7 – Netanyahu warns of rising Arab turnout as opposition parties accuse him of undermining confidence in the vote – Polls suggest a difficult battle to form a government
Lavrov warns Russia-Ukraine conflict could escalate
Russian Foreign Minister says the conflict in Ukraine will continue and could intensify
Colombia withdraws from Hague Group over its actions concerning Israel
“Colombia has formally requested its withdrawal from the Hague Group, a group created to isolate and attack Israel, and we reject this approach,” government spokesman says
Israel election turnout hits highest level since 1973, reaching 55.7% by 4pm, as Netanyahu and Eisenkot cast their votes
Around 4.85 million voters had cast their ballots by 4pm – Man carrying a knife arrested near Democratic Party leader Yair Golan in Tel Aviv – When the first election results are expected
