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New Israeli election surveys are offering conflicting pictures of Benjamin Netanyahu's path back to power, with some polls showing his bloc of right-wing and religious parties reaching the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority and others falling short. The split underscores how volatile the race remains and how much may hinge on small shifts in support for Netanyahu's Likud party and its potential coalition partners ahead of the vote.

September 26 is being observed as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, with advocacy groups including CAP Freedom of Conscience urging governments to commit to complete disarmament. Supporters are calling for unity among states and civil society in working toward a world free of nuclear weapons.

The Netherlands faced Germany in a UEFA Nations League match, with highlights drawing major attention among football fans. RTL Sport published the match highlights, which quickly became one of the most-engaged sports items, with over a million likes. Interest reflects the classic rivalry between the two neighbouring nations and the significance of the Nations League fixture.

Spain's National Court is examining whether oil deals personally discussed by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez were connected to the alleged illegal financing of the PSOE, the party leading Spain's government. The case has drawn attention because the same government has repeatedly clashed with Donald Trump, fueling political controversy in Madrid.

A psychiatrist has cautioned parents against sending children away, arguing that putting 'underdeveloped brains together' without adult guidance can harm children's development. The comments, reported by The Times of India, suggest children kept apart from parents may lack the supervision and emotional support they need. The advice is prompting debate among parents about boarding schools and sending kids to relatives or distant institutions.

A former BlackRock executive has described Bitcoin as an 'exit asset' and called Ethereum 'the new rails,' framing Ethereum as the infrastructure for future financial activity. Bitwise, the crypto asset manager, is arguing the opposite, defending Bitcoin's position as the primary digital asset. The disagreement between two institutional voices highlights an ongoing debate over which blockchain will dominate institutional adoption.

Crypto exchange Bitget says it will resume withdrawals of bitcoin, ether and XRP, and is launching a bounty program offering 10% rewards, reportedly tied to recovering funds after a security incident. The move is aimed at restoring user confidence and normalizing operations on the platform. Traders are watching closely for signs the exchange has contained the problem and whether other services will return to normal.

New on-chain data from CryptoQuant shows a rise in failed transactions on the Ethereum network alongside muted whale inflows. Analysts read the combination as a sign that current network activity is being driven mainly by retail traders and decentralized finance users rather than large holders. Market watchers are monitoring whether whale accumulation resumes or the retail-led activity continues.

Lidl is moving forward with a development on Sylt that pairs a supermarket with residential housing in a single project. The mixed-use scheme reflects growing pressure on the popular North Sea island, where space is scarce and affordable housing for local workers is a persistent problem. Combining retail and living space on one site is being presented as a practical answer to both needs.