Election Prospects and the Debate on Rounds

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A discussion on the upcoming election and the debate on whether it will be decided in the first round or go to a run-off, emphasizing the significance of the election to Mr. Prabol and his rival candidates.

In one of this year’s largest votes, Indonesia will elect a new president in one week’s time; this time the sanctity and future of its democracy are at stake. In Germany prominent people—even Jews—who question Israel’s war in Gaza are being cancelled (10:45). And how many books are you likely to read in what is left of your life (17:25)?

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