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'Identity crisis': Can Democrats 'deliver' following their 'historic', once in a generation victory?
05 November 2026
A historic Democratic electoral breakthrough has transformed the American political landscape. For Laurie Dundon, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Leadership Network and former US diplomat, the central question is whether the Democratic Party can convert electoral momentum into coherent governance. "Can they deliver?" Dunden examines the apparent disintegration of Donald Trump's 2024 MAGA coalition alongside the Democratic Party's continuing ideological struggle between its progressive and centrist wings. Ahead of 2028, Dunden cautions against seeing Trump as a lame duck: "Trump is never going to stop being Trump." The resulting struggle over congressional spending powers, presidential vetoes, tariffs and investigations promises to be a delicate dance to watch".
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Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election
05 November 2026
Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.
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Bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life through music
05 November 2026
In this edition of Entre Nous, we meet Timothy Henty, the British conductor bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life in Paris. As part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, he leads more than 80 musicians in a spectacular live orchestral performance, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience one of cinema's most beloved stories like never before.
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British comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault
05 November 2026
A London jury on Thursday convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.