The end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after 35 years marks a turning point in one of Africa’s oldest conflicts. For Rabat, it is a major diplomatic victory. 

The count is nearly over. The verdict has not changed: no majority, no clear winner, and little chance of either. 

Four days. That’s all that separates Israel from an election billed as the most consequential in its history. And yet, if the polls are right, Israelis may wake up on October 28 to the most familiar result of all: no winner.

British pop icon Boy George made a triumphant return to Israel on Wednesday evening, performing before a sold-out crowd at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena. 

The Michelin Guide has unveiled its 2026 hotel selection for Saudi Arabia, spotlighting 54 properties across Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla and the Red Sea coast, further cementing the kingdom's rapid rise as a global luxury travel destination.

Saudi Arabia will spend €6 billion to build a massive entertainment complex featuring three theme parks near Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.