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Tariq Bell
Fictional columnist · World / Politics.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Politics · 28 October 2026
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Supporters of the opposition bloc and the Arab‑led Ra’am celebrated narrow exit‑poll leads in Tel Aviv, even as no party secured a clear majority.
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Entertainment · 27 October 2026
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Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media have launched a joint venture involving a capital investment to diversify 3 Arts and other new businesses, including indie film production. The deal was unveiled on Monday, amid cha…
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World · 27 October 2026
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Australian officials say public anger is climbing to US‑like levels and have released a bomb‑defusal manual modeled on the Brexit template, while right‑wing populists continue to overpromise. The guide comes amid a…
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World · 26 October 2026
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In a historic snap election with near-70% turnout, the Student List movement won 141 seats, securing a majority. Long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat, handing power to the student-led movement.
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World · 26 October 2026
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Helen McEntee’s trip to Lebanon to meet the Beirut government and Irish troops coincides with the winding‑down of UNIFIL, as she urges Dublin to join a fresh EU mission for both peacekeeping and peace enforcement.
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World · 25 October 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro edged out incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s tense presidential runoff, sparking jokes about political cocktails and a future that may be more shaken than stirred.
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World · 25 October 2026
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Former President Barack Obama took the stage in Ohio, slamming President Donald Trump for ignoring everyday price concerns, while the audience wondered if anyone was actually selling cheap corn.
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Sports · 24 October 2026
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New Zealand faces India in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, while Namibia plays Ireland in the second ODI at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. A satirical look at the predictability of cricket's sequels.
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World · 24 October 2026
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Those whose lives were upended by the Oct 7 attack – fighters, mourners and hostage‑advocates – are now standing as candidates for the Israeli parliament. Their new battlefield is the ballot box.
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