Huge turnout in Israeli election

Israelis are heading to the polls in a pivotal general election, with high turnout reflecting deep concerns over national security and the country's political direction. Meanwhile, Sudan’s civil war continues to escalate, as drone strikes in Niyala cause significant civilian casualties. In Ukraine, a localized ceasefire in Oleshki aims to facilitate aid, though skepticism remains high as Russian missile attacks persist elsewhere. India’s proposed data protection laws face backlash from digital news publishers who fear the legislation will stifle investigative journalism by requiring prior consent from subjects. Additionally, the US Justice Department has filed new charges against former FBI director James Comey, while Kylian Mbappe’s comments on Chinese history have triggered a diplomatic row. Finally, the "romantasy" book genre, exemplified by Sarah J. Maas’s *A Court of Thorns and Roses*, is experiencing a massive surge in global popularity, alongside the high-stakes auction of a *Nanotyrannus* dinosaur skeleton.