Seven non-US election stories you may have missed

Here's what else has been happening in the news today as Donald Trump celebrates his historic comeback.

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As Israel congratulates Donald Trump on his victory, protesters have been hitting the streets of Tel Aviv over the sacking of defence minister Yoav Gallant. (Alamy)

It's undoubtedly the biggest political story in the world right now – Donald Trump making a remarkable political comeback and winning the US election four years after he was voted out of the White House.

The Republican's victory over Kamala Harris sent shockwaves around the world, raising questions over how a second Trump presidency will impact the war in Ukraine, US relations with China and conflict in the Middle East.

With all of these implications, not to mention questions over Trump's outstanding legal cases, it's easy to see why this story is dominating the global news cycle.

Here, Yahoo News has put together a round up of some key stories you might have missed amid the excitement of the race to the White House.

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> GP jailed over fake Covid jab poisoning plot

> Reform MP apologises for swearing at security officer

> Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister

> Boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over gender row

> Benjamin Mendy's row with Man City over withheld pay

> Lucy Letby 'gave tips on how to get away with murder'

> Ex-actor freed from prison early 'on the run again'

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Undated handout photo issued by Northumbria Police of Sunderland-based GP Thomas Kwan who has admitted plotting to kill his mother's long-term partner by disguising himself as a community nurse and poisoning him with a fake Covid booster jab. Kwan, 53, was on trial at Newcastle Crown Court and had initially denied attempted murder, but changed his plea after he heard the prosecution open the case against him. Issue date: Monday October 7, 2024.
Sunderland-based GP Thomas Kwan has been sentenced to 31 years. (Alamy)

A GP who tried to kill his mother's partner by disguising himself as a community nurse before poisoning him with a fake COVID booster jab has been jailed for 31 years.

Sentencing Dr Thomas Kwan, 53, at Newcastle Crown Court, Mrs Justice Lambert said: "It was an audacious plan to murder a man in plain sight and you very nearly succeeded in your objective."

The Sunderland-based GP had written to Patrick O'Hara pretending to be a nurse called Raj Patel in November 2023. The prosecution said Mr O'Hara had been a "potential impediment" to Kwan inheriting his mother's estate upon her death.

File photo dated 09/07/24 of Reform UK MP Lee Anderson arriving at the House of Commons in Westminster, central London. Mr Anderson has been ordered to apologise to the Commons for breaching Parliament's bullying and harassment policy after twice swearing at a security officer, the Independent Expert Panel has said. Issue date: Wednesday November 6, 2024.
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson said he has 'learned significant lessons'. (Alamy)

Reform MP Lee Anderson has been told to apologise in the House of Commons for "swearing twice at a security officer after his pass did not work" as he tried to enter parliament.

When asked to show his pass, Mr Anderson allegedly said: "F*** off, everyone opens the door to me, you are the only one. Asked again to show his pass, Mr Anderson said 'f*** you, I have a train to catch', before walking out of the search post", according to the complaint.

Speaking in the House of Commons later on, Mr Anderson said: "I accept the findings of the Independent Expert Panel and the parliamentary commissioners for standards in full and without reservation... I give you and this House my firm assurance that I've learned significant lessons through this process, and a firm undertaking that such behaviour on my part will never happen again."

Israeli protestors wave their flag next to a bonfire as they block the Ayalon high way, during a spontaneous demonstration In Tel Aviv after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minster Yoav Gallant, Tuesday Nov 05 2024. Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Gallant in a surprise announcement in which he cited a Òcrisis of trustÓ, appointing Foreign Minister Israel Katz to succeed him. The move sparked mass protests in Tel Aviv and other cities across the country. Photo by Eyal Warshavsky.
Protesters in Tel Aviv block a highway in protest over the firing of Yoav Gallant. (Alamy)

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has fired his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, a figure widely considered by Israel’s international allies to be a brake on the far-right elements of the country’s coalition government, prompting protests around Israel.

“At the height of a war, complete trust is needed between the prime minister and the defence minister … In recent months, that trust between me and the defence minister was damaged,” he said.

In Tel Aviv, the demonstrators held up signs with slogans such as “We deserve better leaders” and “Leaving no one behind!”. One protester wore handcuffs and a face mask with Netanyahu’s likeness, while others wore “Bring them home now!” T-shirts in reference to Gaza-held hostages.

Algerian gold medallist Imane Khelif poses for a picture as she sits with relatives in her hometown city of Tiaret on August 16, 2024. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
Algerian gold medallist Imane Khelif in her hometown of Tiaret. (Getty Images)

Imane Khelif, the Olympic boxing champion at the centre of a gender controversy this summer, is reportedly taking legal action over reports mentioning leaked medical documents.

Many unfounded claims circulated during the Paris Games, including that Khelif was previously a male and that she is now a transgender or intersex athlete. There is no evidence to support either of those claims, while the IBA hinted at the presence of XY chromosomes but never made the accusation outright and did not present any evidence.

Now, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said Khelif is taking legal action over claims made online and on social media, which reference “unverified documents whose origin cannot be confirmed”.

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy leaves Chester Crown Court having been found not guilty of one count rape and one of attempted rape. Picture date: Friday July 14, 2023.
Former Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of rape charges. (Alamy)

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has urged Manchester City 'to do the honourable thing' and stump up wages withheld after he was wrongly accused of raping women.

The former Blues defender sued the club for over £11m in 'unauthorised deductions' from his pay whilst he was accused of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault. He was later found not guilty of all the charges.

In a ruling published today (Wednesday), employment judge Joanne Dunlop said: "I have concluded that Mr Mendy is entitled to recover some, but not all, of the sums claimed."

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of Lucy Letby giving evidence during her trial at Manchester Crown Court, where she is accused of attempting to murder a baby girl in February 2016 when she worked as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit. Picture date: Monday June 24, 2024.
A court sketch of convicted child killer Lucy Letby during her trial. (Alamy)

Child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby suggested she could give “tips” to a colleague on how to get away with murder, the public inquiry into events surrounding her crimes has heard.

Letby and union rep Hayley Griffiths swapped messages in 2017 about the US TV legal drama How to Get Away with Murder. Letby said: “I can think of two people you could practice on and will help you cover it up x”

Ms Griffiths confirmed to the Thirlwall Inquiry that by September 2016, she was aware of the concerns of foul play and the connection to Letby.

File photo dated 10/09/24 of Jason Hoganson seen outside HM Prison Durham following his early release from prison. Hoganson, 53, who was photographed raising a thumb as he was released from Durham Prison on September 10 has been rearrested and remanded in custody. Issue date: Thursday September 19, 2024.
Jason Hoganson outside HM Prison Durham following his early release. (Alamy)

Jason Hoganson, 53, whose face and neck are covered in tattoos, was freed last month under Sir Keir Starmer’s prisoner-release scheme to free up space in overcrowded jails.

The day after being let out from Durham prison, on 10 September, he was arrested in Newcastle on suspicion of two counts of breaching a restraining order and one count of assault. Now officers say he is wanted for recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions.

Northumbria Police said he was believed to be “actively evading arrest” and that he could be anywhere in the force area or County Durham.