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Bye bye, Bibi?

Reality Check: Israeli elections, subsidiary protection, Iran talks, Brazil protests, Elton John vs. D&G

Israeli elections

Israel goes to the polls in what is expected to be the most tightly contested election in the country's history.

Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial election campaign, which saw a widely criticised anti-Iran speech to the UK Congress, will now be put to the test - and it seems likely be may have mis-judged the market. According to polls, only 20% of Israeli's say that national security is a major issue. Most people are more concerned about housing, jobs, and the cost of living, something Netanyahu's main rival, Isaac Herzog, has been tapping into.

These elections may prove, once again, that it's "the economy, stupid!"

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Isaac Herzog could become the new face of Israeli politics. A liberal, left wing agenda and a focus on the economy could draw the voters disillusioned with Bibi Netanyahu.

Jordana Miller reports from Jerusalem on the issues on the Israeli people's minds.

The problems with subsidiary protection

Christoph Pinter of the UNHCR in Austria explains why "subsidiary protection" creates problems for asylum seekers.

Iran talks

Bethany Bell reports from Lausanne as another round of talks get underway.

Brazil protests

Ulla Ebner reports from Rio de Janiero on the mass protests at the weekend that have led to key prosecutions in the Petrabras scandal.

Dolce and Gabbana furore

The top Italian fashion house is stirring up a storm with its founders' comments on "synthetic children", and celebrities worldwide are calling for a boycott of the label's products.

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