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- Papa Leão XIV vota pelo correio em eleições de meio de mandato dos EUAMetrópoles ·
Brazil, 14:20, 30 October 2026Veramundi summary
Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in the United States midterm elections, according to several Portuguese and Brazilian outlets. Headlines present the vote as the first time a pope has voted in his country's elections. One headline describes the pope as a critic of Donald Trump.
- Thayse Teixeira é demitida do SBT após críticas ao STF e às eleições de 2026Gazeta do Povo · Brazil, 14:20, 30 October 2026
- Eminent economists appear before Parliamentary panel on simultaneous pollsThe Hindu ·
India, 14:16, 30 October 2026 - Delhi SIR: Poll body to step up door-to-door re-verification of 47.5 lakh deleted votersThe Hindu · India, 14:16, 30 October 2026
- Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav to Parliament debate on electionsThe Hindu · India, 14:16, 30 October 2026
- VIDEO. Présidentielle 2027 : une élection de rupture ?Le Monde ·
France, 14:16, 30 October 2026 - Who is Jess Wilson? The millennial Liberal leader on the cusp of history in Victorian electionGuardian Australia ·
Australia, 14:10, 30 October 2026 - Serbia, Brazil … US midterm elections? Global glimmers of hope for people power | Jess HarwoodThe Guardian ·
United Kingdom, 14:10, 30 October 2026 - ‘Will defeat you in your Diamond Harbour seat in 2029 polls’: Bengal CM challenges TMC MP AbhishekThe Indian Express · India, 14:05, 30 October 2026
- AAP’s first list of candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly polls tomorrowThe Indian Express · India, 14:05, 30 October 2026
- Pope Leo becomes first pope ever to vote in US election, submits mail-in ballotSouth China Morning Post ·
Hong Kong, 14:05, 30 October 2026Veramundi summary
Several sources report that Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to vote in a US election, submitting a mail-in ballot. The Guardian describes the vote as the first known political ballot cast by any pope. A Gazeta do Povo headline, not directly related to the vote, quotes Pope Leo XIV warning that AI can never replace human beings.
- Do rali à ressaca: o que a eleição fez com os seus investimentos em outubroinfomoney · Brazil, 14:05, 30 October 2026
- Após saída de gringos da B3 após eleições, por que o investidor individual comprou?infomoney · Brazil, 14:05, 30 October 2026
- El papa León XIV votó por correo para las elecciones legislativas de EE.UU.Clarín ·
Argentina, 14:00, 30 October 2026 - AIMIM intensifies campaign for AP local body polls, urges voters to remember TDP-BJP allianceThe Hindu · India, 13:55, 30 October 2026
- León XIV votó por correo para los comicios de mitad de mandato en EEUU, la primera vez que se confirma de un PapaEl Mundo ·
Spain, 13:55, 30 October 2026 - Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in a U.S. electionCBS News ·
United States, 13:55, 30 October 2026Veramundi summary
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a US election, according to headlines from outlets in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Kenya. The South China Morning Post reports the vote was cast by mail-in ballot. Fox News says the Vatican confirmed the move.
- Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballotBBC News · United Kingdom, 13:55, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowing about an alleged plot to put two namesakes of Dan Sullivan on the ballot, according to BBC News. PBS NewsHour and ABC News also report Peltola's denial, saying the Justice Department has escalated its investigation and that she knows of no candidate on the ballot other than herself and the incumbent.
- Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigationPBS NewsHour · United States, 13:50, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowing about an alleged plot to put two namesakes of Dan Sullivan on the ballot, according to BBC News. PBS NewsHour and ABC News also report Peltola's denial, saying the Justice Department has escalated its investigation and that she knows of no candidate on the ballot other than herself and the incumbent.
- Opposition 'signals willingness' to join electoral reforms committee after PPP outreachGeo News ·
Pakistan, 13:45, 30 October 2026 - Tea Workers’ Union election slated for November 28 after eight yearsDhaka Tribune ·
Bangladesh, 13:45, 30 October 2026 - TSE decide que condenação por violência contra mulher pode barrar candidaturaGazeta do Povo · Brazil, 13:45, 30 October 2026
- Pope votes in US midterm elections, Vatican confirmsPunch ·
Nigeria, 13:40, 30 October 2026 - Papa León XIV solicita papeleta para votar por correo en las elecciones de Estados UnidosEl Comercio ·
Peru, 13:35, 30 October 2026 - Pope Leo XIV Voted In US Midterm Elections—VaticanChannels TV · Nigeria, 13:35, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
According to ABC News, Pope Leo XIV is the first pope in history to have voted in a United States election. Channels TV reports that the Pope voted in the US midterm elections, citing the Vatican. Separately, Gazeta do Povo reports that Uruguay, a secular country, is preparing to receive the Pope.
- Ohio secretary of state says Trump DOJ's election monitors will be at polls to "observe"CBS News · United States, 13:35, 30 October 2026
- Papa León XIV vota en las elecciones legislativas de Estados Unidos; envía su papeleta por correo a ChicagoEl Universal ·
Mexico, 13:31, 30 October 2026 - Elections législatives en Israël : le pays a un avenir à la seule condition d’un partenariat judéo-arabe, par Dror MishaniLibération · France, 13:25, 30 October 2026
- León XIV vota por correo en EE UU y se convierte en el primer papa que participa en unas eleccionesEl País · Spain, 13:25, 30 October 2026
- Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US electionABC News · United States, 13:25, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a US election, according to headlines from outlets in the US, UK, Hong Kong and Kenya. The South China Morning Post reports the vote was cast by mail-in ballot. Fox News says the Vatican confirmed the move.
- Special counsel asks election watchdog to keep ballot boxes intact for possible reviewThe Korea Times ·
South Korea, 13:20, 30 October 2026 - Netanyahu isn’t acting like he won the election. Here’s what that could meanThe Times of Israel ·
Israel, 13:20, 30 October 2026 - El papa León XIV votó por correo para los comicios de mitad de mandato en Estados UnidosClarín · Argentina, 13:20, 30 October 2026
- Actually, Israel's election polls didn't get everything wrong. But reality is still gloomyHaaretz · Israel, 13:15, 30 October 2026
- Kim Fladhammer, autoridad electoral en Illinois: “El papa León XIV solicitó una boleta para votar por correo”La Nación · Argentina, 13:15, 30 October 2026
- O impacto do acidente em Toledo nas eleições espanholasObservador ·
Portugal, 13:15, 30 October 2026 - Desde El Vaticano: papa León XIV solicitó votar a distancia en las próximas elecciones de Estados UnidosRPP · Peru, 13:10, 30 October 2026
- Candidato do Missão de SP diz que fingiu apoiar Lula "para tirar sarro"Metrópoles · Brazil, 13:10, 30 October 2026
- La candidate favorite à la mairie de Berlin trahie par une note révélant sa «peur» de militants propalestiniens radicaux proches de son partiLe Figaro · France, 13:05, 30 October 2026
- El papa León XIV votó por correo en las elecciones legislativas de Estados Unidos y marcó un hito históricoLa Nación · Argentina, 13:05, 30 October 2026
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- El costo de vida enfurece a los estadounidenses en las legislativasClarín · Argentina, 13:00, 30 October 2026
- Trump: US-Iran war will 'get wrapped up soon,' speaking ahead of midterm electionsil-jpost · Israel, 12:55, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Trump says the US-Iran war will end soon, according to The Jerusalem Post and The Daily Star. Russia's TASS reports that Trump expects the war with Iran to end soon.
- Israel cannot afford another election - its leaders must compromise for unity - opinionil-jpost · Israel, 12:55, 30 October 2026
- La española María Neira y otros seis candidatos competirán por la dirección de la OMSEl País · Spain, 12:55, 30 October 2026
- Feijóo apunta al Gobierno por el accidente de Urda: «Si no dimiten ellos, les dimitiremos en las urnas»ABC · Spain, 12:55, 30 October 2026
- MLC polls: How the unusual voting system for Legislative Councils worksThe Indian Express · India, 12:45, 30 October 2026
- The Democrats doubled their Knesset seats, but alienated Arab voters along the wayHaaretz · Israel, 12:45, 30 October 2026
- Spain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle linesAl Jazeera (state media) ·
Qatar, 12:40, 30 October 2026 - Gachagua: I will back Sifuna's presidential bid if he's named opposition candidateThe Standard ·
Kenya, 12:36, 30 October 2026 - Ibovespa Futuro recua com pós-eleição e balanço da Vale no radarinfomoney · Brazil, 12:35, 30 October 2026
- Who are Israel’s Arab parties, what they want, and why they matter after electionThe Indian Express · India, 12:31, 30 October 2026
- Georgia midterm elections: Why this is a key US battlegroundAl Jazeera (state media) · Qatar, 12:26, 30 October 2026
- Feijóo apunta al mantenimiento deficiente de la alta velocidad: “Si no dimiten ellos, los dimitiremos en las urnas”El País · Spain, 12:26, 30 October 2026
- Papa Leão 14 pede voto por correio em eleição nos EUAPoder360 · Brazil, 12:25, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in the United States midterm elections, according to several Portuguese and Brazilian outlets. Headlines present the vote as the first time a pope has voted in his country's elections. One headline describes the pope as a critic of Donald Trump.
- EEUU vota con el bolsillo en mente en unos comicios marcados por el alto coste de la vidaClarín · Argentina, 12:21, 30 October 2026
- Polymarket investiga transacções suspeitas relacionadas com as eleições em IsraelPúblico · Portugal, 12:15, 30 October 2026
- Presidente do TST fala em criação de "lista suja" por assédio eleitoralMetrópoles · Brazil, 12:00, 30 October 2026
- Over 6.5 lakh voters left out in Belagavi, the biggest electoral district in KarnatakaThe Hindu · India, 11:55, 30 October 2026
- SP tem 41% das denúncias de assédio eleitoral no Ministério do TrabalhoMetrópoles · Brazil, 11:50, 30 October 2026
- Netanyahu’s bloc loses majority in Israel electionPunch · Nigeria, 11:45, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead in the Israeli election but well short of a majority, according to several outlets. The Hindu and PBS NewsHour report that the bloc has lost its parliamentary majority and that difficult negotiations lie ahead. Punch also reports that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in the election.
- Versión en el instituto electoral de que la ASF inspecciona al Órgano Interno de Controlmx-lajornada · Mexico, 11:45, 30 October 2026
- Refuerza Netanyahu acusación de fraude electoral contra árabes; nos “sataniza”, reviranmx-lajornada · Mexico, 11:45, 30 October 2026
- Netanyahu survived Israel's election - but a political reckoning may only be beginningil-jpost · Israel, 11:45, 30 October 2026
- En medio de una Casa Blanca sombría, Trump se dirige a las elecciones intermediasClarín · Argentina, 11:40, 30 October 2026
- Califórnia decide se eleitores precisam de documento em meio a debate sobre racismoGazeta do Povo · Brazil, 11:40, 30 October 2026
- Vance calls for investigation into alleged Dem ballot scheme and more top headlinesFox News · United States, 11:35, 30 October 2026
- Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army generalNPR · United States, 11:30, 30 October 2026
- TRS names Akash Kolluru as Graduate MLC candidateThe Hindu · India, 11:25, 30 October 2026
- Apathy and intrigue in Iran over Israeli electionThe National (state media) ·
United Arab Emirates, 11:25, 30 October 2026 - What you need to know about the 2026 US midterm electionsRappler ·
Philippines, 11:20, 30 October 2026Veramundi summary
Several outlets from different countries published explainers on the US midterm elections, highlighting the possibility of Trump interfering. ABC News and Rappler focus on general information, such as the US economy and what to know about the 2026 elections. Al Jazeera focuses on the midterm elections in California, while The Hindu asks more generally what US midterm elections are.
- INEC reviews petitions, clears Pantami, rejects Adebutu’s complaint over 2027 election listPremium Times · Nigeria, 11:20, 30 October 2026
- Cuándo son las elecciones presidenciales en Argentina y qué se define en 2027Clarín · Argentina, 11:20, 30 October 2026
- Midterms USA 2026, en vivo: cómo llega Donald Trump a las elecciones y quién gana entre demócratas y republicanos hoyLa Nación · Argentina, 11:10, 30 October 2026
- How can Israel break its election deadlock?Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar, 11:05, 30 October 2026
- Budget 2027 : dans les Bouches-du-Rhône, les maires en colère menacent le gouvernement de ne pas organiser l’élection présidentielleLe Monde · France, 10:51, 30 October 2026
- Indigenous women could make history in upcoming U.S. midterm electionsCBC News ·
Canada, 10:51, 30 October 2026 - EH Bildu ganaría las elecciones generales en Euskadi al lograr 7 diputados gracias al desplome total de Sumar y de PodemosEl Mundo · Spain, 10:45, 30 October 2026
- Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Raynerguardian-business · United Kingdom, 10:45, 30 October 2026
- Midterm Updates: Trump to rally Floridians, Peltola denies "tricking voters"CBS News · United States, 10:45, 30 October 2026
- Após ignorar Lula, Milei parabeniza Netanyahu por votação em IsraelGazeta do Povo · Brazil, 10:45, 30 October 2026
- Watch: Netanyahu’s party claims election ‘stolen’ as results show him losing majorityThe Hindu · India, 10:37, 30 October 2026
- El DHS confirmó una nueva ofensiva por fraude electoral: 48 extranjeros enfrentan cargos y hay residentes con green cardLa Nación · Argentina, 10:37, 30 October 2026
- Departamento de Justiça investiga fraude eleitoral no AlascaObservador · Portugal, 10:35, 30 October 2026
- Venezuela: Opposition leader Machado says US backs 2027 electionDhaka Tribune · Bangladesh, 10:15, 30 October 2026
- Trump Administration Steps Up Midterm Interventions, and Israeli Elections Have No Clear WinnerThe New York Times · United States, 10:10, 30 October 2026
- RNC rejects narrative of spoiler candidates 'on both sides,' calls Alaska scheme 'fraudulent'Fox News · United States, 10:10, 30 October 2026
- Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says RaynerThe Guardian · United Kingdom, 10:10, 30 October 2026
- Pressa em conceder benefícios antes das eleições pode configurar crime?Gazeta do Povo · Brazil, 10:10, 30 October 2026
- Special counsel asks election watchdog to keep ballot boxes intact for possible reviewYonhap · South Korea, 10:06, 30 October 2026
- How Trump could break Israel’s post-election deadlockThe Times of Israel · Israel, 10:06, 30 October 2026
- Israel’s Election Is Unlikely to Change Its Policies and Global IsolationThe New York Times · United States, 10:00, 30 October 2026
- An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will ChangeThe New York Times · United States, 10:00, 30 October 2026
- Lista única e acusação de embuste na repetição da eleição do PSD-EspinhoDiário de Notícias · Portugal, 10:00, 30 October 2026
- Quem é o candidato do Missão que fingia apoiar Lula para desviar materialMetrópoles · Brazil, 10:00, 30 October 2026
- PPP delegation calls on Senate opposition leader, urges participation in proposed committee on electoral reformsDawn · Pakistan, 09:55, 30 October 2026
- Israel election results 2026: What happens next after Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition gets 48?The Indian Express · India, 09:45, 30 October 2026
- How Trump could interfere in US midterm electionsDhaka Tribune · Bangladesh, 09:45, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Several outlets from different countries published explainers on the US midterm elections, highlighting the possibility of Trump interfering. ABC News and Rappler focus on general information, such as the US economy and what to know about the 2026 elections. Al Jazeera focuses on the midterm elections in California, while The Hindu asks more generally what US midterm elections are.
- Eleições em Israel terminam em impasse e poderão ter de ser repetidasRTP · Portugal, 09:45, 30 October 2026
- Watch — Voting 101 with Rebecca DavisDaily Maverick ·
South Africa, 09:40, 30 October 2026 - What to know about the US economy as midterm elections nearABC News · United States, 09:30, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Several outlets from different countries published explainers on the US midterm elections, highlighting the possibility of Trump interfering. ABC News and Rappler focus on general information, such as the US economy and what to know about the 2026 elections. Al Jazeera focuses on the midterm elections in California, while The Hindu asks more generally what US midterm elections are.
- Ex-candidato Renan Santos acusa Flávio Bolsonaro de fugir com dinheiro da corrupção: “Os Bolsonaro são gangsters”Expresso · Portugal, 09:25, 30 October 2026
- Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidatesNPR · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election DayNPR · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
NPR highlights the Senate races to watch before Election Day, while CBS News examines the numbers in key races four days before the midterms. Rappler, from the Philippines, highlights ten House races that could decide the 2026 midterms.
- For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselvesNPR · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- 2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your communityNPR · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- 'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public servicesNPR · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- Trump-backed Alaska candidate blasts 'so-called Republican' Murkowski for endorsing DemFox News · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- ARTHUR HERMAN: Musk and others prove that this election cash is king. Will it be enough?Fox News · United States, 09:10, 30 October 2026
- MLC Election Results 2026: BJP corners Shinde after MVA win, seeks action against anti-Mahayuti leadersThe Indian Express · India, 09:05, 30 October 2026
- Politburo promotion, Lula victory, US midterm electionsSouth China Morning Post · Hong Kong, 09:00, 30 October 2026
- Trump chama eleição brasileira de “desgraça” e promete conversar com LulaGazeta do Povo · Brazil, 09:00, 30 October 2026
- SIR extended in six states: What EC move means for votersThe Indian Express · India, 08:50, 30 October 2026
- Eleições em Israel terminam sem maioria absoluta e deixam Governo em impasseO País ·
Mozambique, 08:45, 30 October 2026 - El 'efecto María Corina' y Rubio empujan a Delcy a la Transición: "Habrá elecciones en Venezuela"El Mundo · Spain, 08:35, 30 October 2026
- Judge presses the Trump administration for details on its campaign to stop noncitizens from votingMainichi ·
Japan, 08:30, 30 October 2026 - 147 days of Olympic Park protests: From ballot shortage outrage to far-right rallying pointHankyoreh · South Korea, 08:20, 30 October 2026
- Tarifas, custo de vida e economia dominam campanha nas eleições intercalares norte-americanasRTP · Portugal, 08:20, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Headlines from several countries share a theme: the cost of living, with the economy and tariffs dominating the US midterm election campaign. In Cape Verde, A Nação argues that windfall tax revenue should be returned to citizens.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: MK support down as Zuma disappears from stump — new big pollDaily Maverick · South Africa, 08:15, 30 October 2026
- Últimas encuestas de Texas: Talarico y Abbott lideran en las elecciones antes del cierre de la votación anticipadaLa Nación · Argentina, 08:15, 30 October 2026
- Justiça manda Meta remover conteúdos de assédio eleitoral contra trabalhadoresfolha-mercado · Brazil, 08:10, 30 October 2026
- Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections?The Guardian · United Kingdom, 08:10, 30 October 2026
- Why the war in Iran might cost Trump and the Republicans at the ballot boxCBC News · Canada, 08:05, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
Al Jazeera, citing the Pentagon, says the Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn. CGTN covers the same subject, the cost of the US war with Iran, without giving figures in its headline. CBC News focuses on the war's possible political effect, suggesting it could hurt Trump and the Republicans at the ballot box.
- What happens in the US midterm elections and why are they important?The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates, 08:05, 30 October 2026
Veramundi summary
CGTN explains the US midterm elections. Punch and The Daily Star ask how Trump could interfere in the midterms, without citing any specific case. The National asks what happens in the US midterm elections and why they matter.
- Da direita à esquerda, como a eleição do Brasil pode influenciar a política no mundoinfomoney · Brazil, 08:05, 30 October 2026