Of 4,863 eligible voters, 4,218 cast ballots at 99 missions worldwide, up 17.1 percentage points from 2022; voting began in New Zealand and ended in California after roughly 30 hours

Despite Trump's optimism, sources say Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman distrusts Netanyahu and is awaiting Israel's election; Riyadh continues to demand a credible path to Palestinian statehood, while Israel has not openly intervened in Yemen

At least two people hospitalized after shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend; police say suspect was shot dead, possibly by a bystander, as officers evacuated classrooms and reunited children with families

A Mexican firefighter arriving in Cologne via Istanbul was caught with 92 reptiles hidden in shampoo bottles, cream containers and socks; about 30 died during or after the journey, while the passenger was denied entry and sent back to Turkey

Israel's election authorities are preparing for missile attacks, air raid sirens and other security emergencies, with polling stations near shelters and plans to extend voting hours; postponing the national election would require the support of 80 lawmakers and proof that a fair vote cannot take place

Some 4,800 Israeli diplomats, government envoys and eligible family members can vote at 101 polling stations in 99 diplomatic missions, with voting following the sun from Wellington and Fiji to California; one veteran ambassador casts his eighth overseas ballot