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Poland is under shock after an armed attack in Krakov.

Officials said that a Polish gunman was likely to be affected by an extreme right-wing ideology that killed six people in random shooting from a car in the main market yard of Krakoff, south of the country yesterday, before the police shot him and arrested him.

The Israeli President has assigned Eisencot to form the government.

Israeli President Yitzhak Hertzog Saturday decided to appoint Gadi Eisenkot, the most powerful opponent of Prime Minister Benjamin Ntanyahu, to form a new Government, following elections, none of which had given clear access to power. Gadi Iizkot confirmed that he would do everything in his power to co-author a new Government in Israel, shortly after President Isaac Hertzog had announced his designation as Prime Minister.

Israel: Eisenkot, rival of Netanyahu, to form the next government

The Israeli presidency announced Saturday night that it would choose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, to try to form a new government. This decision comes after a parliamentary election without a clear outcome, which did not allow either of the two men to win an absolute majority.

Israel's Arab-led parties gain influence

Arab-led parties have endorsed Gadi Eisenkot despite his ruling out a coalition with them. Their support is driven by a shared goal: removing Benjamin Netanyahu from power. But could these parties ultimately hold the balance of power in forming Israel's next government? Antonia Kerrigan reports.

Donald Trump wants UFC fighters as assistants

After a series of combative press briefings between the Trump administration and journalists, the US president surprised many by reportedly offering Dana White, the head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a longtime friend, the role of White House press secretary. Trump praised White as a “violent fighter and warrior”, but US media reports say he has already turned down the offer. Was it a punchy choice by the president or simply a punchline? Jack Pownall takes a closer look.

Middle East live: Riyadh's financial district targeted following deadly Saudi strikes in Yemen

Riyadh’s Aramco Tower was damaged by falling debris on Sunday after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi rebels intercepted two ballistic missiles headed for the capital’s financial district. The attack comes a day after Saudi ​air strikes killed at least 33 people near Sanaa. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments from the Middle East.

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Who's Gaddy Eisencott, the Israeli government?

The Israeli President, Isaac Hertsawg, was assigned to establish a new Government, following the recommendation of 67 out of 120 in the Knesset. The former Chief of Staff faces the challenge of forming a coalition that will ensure the trust of Parliament. Who's Eisencott, and what's his political stand?

Paraguay’s impeached president charged over bank collapse

Paraguay’s impeached president Santiago Pena was on Saturday charged over his business links to a major online bank whose sudden collapse has locked millions of people out of their money and sparked angry protests.

Legend of the data centres in Aragon

The relationship between investment funds and the regional government in an economically and environmentally questionable bet comes to light immediately

The world after Trump's defeat

Republican fiasco diminishes the president's authority and will affect from Iran and Israel to the US global position

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