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Israel: Opposition leader Eisencott invited to form government, Netanyahu warns

In the elections held last week, the coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party could not get a majority.

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When did the festival of Diwali start, what is the story behind it?

There are many stories prevalent about when the festival of Diwali started. There are different mentions of it in many mythological stories and texts.

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No party has majority in New Zealand, what will be the government formula now?

Inflation and unemployment were the main issues during the election campaign. The Election Commission will declare the official results of the elections on 27 November.

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Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?

Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

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'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

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There are very few reasons for Unai Emery to leave Aston Villa for Manchester United | Jonathan Wilson

Spaniard may feel some of Old Trafford’s allure when he goes there on Sunday but he is right in wanting to stay at the club with brighter prospects On Sunday afternoon, shortly before 4.30, Unai Emery will leave the tunnel at Old Trafford and walk along the touchline towards the bench. Will he glance around the grand old stadium – faded and leaking though it may be in parts – and think that he could have a part in restoring the club to former glories? Will he look at the home bench and imagine himself sitting there – or perhaps more plausibly, scuttling up and down in front of it – as the firs

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There are very few reasons for Unai Emery to leave Aston Villa for Manchester United | Jonathan Wilson

Spaniard may feel some of Old Trafford’s allure when he goes there on Sunday but he is right in wanting to stay at the club with brighter prospects On Sunday afternoon, shortly before 4.30, Unai Emery will leave the tunnel at Old Trafford and walk along the touchline towards the bench. Will he glance around the grand old stadium – faded and leaking though it may be in parts – and think that he could have a part in restoring the club to former glories? Will he look at the home bench and imagine himself sitting there – or perhaps more plausibly, scuttling up and down in front of it – as the firs

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World number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals

World number one Elena Rybakina withdraws from the season-ending WTA Finals because of a viral illness.

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Tottenham set to complain to Pro Ref after Bogle escapes red card

Tottenham are set to submit a formal complaint about the decision not to send off Jayden Bogle for his challenge on Mathys Tel during the defeat by Leeds.

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Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling

Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.

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Gadi Eisenkot: Who is responsible for forming the Israeli government?

In this report, we discuss the biography of the former military commander who poses the greatest political threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming general elections.

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