In Tel Aviv, a truck crashed into a bus stop, injuring many. Authorities suspect it was a terror attack, as the driver was shot near an intelligence facility known for past threats. Emergency services responded quickly.

In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares for a tough election on October 27, 2024. Rising prices and a party scandal threaten the Liberal Democratic Party’s majority. Ishiba's pledges to rejuvenate rural areas and tackle demographic decline face scrutiny over his cabinet's gender representation.

Meanwhile, Bulgaria's elections on the same day highlight ongoing instability, with former PM Boyko Borisov's GERB party likely to lead. However, concerns about low turnout and electoral fraud cast doubt on the formation of a stable government. The rise of the "far right" Vazrazhdane party, advocating anti-LGBTQ policies, signifies voter discontent and hampers necessary reforms.

The Digest, 10/27/2024 @500AM, CDT

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