Netanyahu Claims Election Stolen by Arab Parties
The Israeli prime minister and his coalition intensified accusations of fraud following the recent vote.
By Matthew Turner ·
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have intensified claims that the country's election was stolen by Arab-led parties.
The political dispute arises as Spain faces new concerns about rail safety. A second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people in that country.
In the United States, the economy grew at a 3.4% annual pace from July through September. This rate accelerated from the second quarter, driven by strong consumer spending and investment in artificial intelligence.
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve also accelerated last month. This sign of elevated prices came less than a week before midterm elections where affordability is a key issue.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, ordered an investigation into the campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola. Donald Trump, who returned to office two years ago partly on the strength of immigration issues, has moved his involvement in this year's midterms from rhetoric to reality.
Business news included DoorDash offering $17 billion to buy Instacart. The move aims to supercharge its grocery delivery business and would mark a major consolidation in that sector. In sports, the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series for the first time. The team plays in the smallest market in the major leagues.
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
