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Jewish Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

I do not feel enough strength within me to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, so I am unable to accept the request," Polgar said in a Facebook post.

Judit Polgár attends the "Queen Of Chess" Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 27, 2026 in Park City, Utah.
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Judit Polgar attends 2016 Gala Opening for World Chess Championship at The Plaza Hotel on November 10, 2016 in New York City.

Jewish chess trailblazer Judit Polgár tapped for Hungary's presidency

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured), at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

Lebanon's Aoun marks first trip to Trump's White House with Hezbollah disarmament plan - analysis

Former Hungarian president Tamas Sulyok.

Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his term in office


Lula admitted to Brasilia hospital for hip surgery

While the surgery is not risky, 77-year-old Lula will remain in the hospital until Tuesday and then spend three weeks at the presidential residence recovering.

 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil August 30, 2023.

Grapevine September 22, 2023: Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is seen receiving the new Irish ambassador, at the President's Residence, on September 19, 2023.

50 Influential Jews: Isaac Herzog - No. 7

Will Israel's president persuade the coalition and the opposition to reach a compromise on the judicial reform?

 Israel's President Isaac Herzog.

French Assembly President, files complaint over antisemitic letter

When the French National Assembly elected Braun-Pivet to be its president in 2022, it elevated the first-ever woman and first practicing Jew to the job.

 Yaël Braun-Pivet, newly-elected President of the National Assembly, reacts as she delivers a speech during the opening session of the National Assembly in Paris, France, June 28, 2022.

Netanyahu hits back at Ben-Gvir: No one can stop judicial reform deal

Ben-Gvir hits out at judicial reform compromise talks • Netanyahu: We are working to exhaust every possibility to reach a national agreement

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Could Mexico soon have its first Jewish, female president?

Mexico president backs Jewish candidate after selection process row.

 Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum greets supporters during an event, pursuing to be the ruling MORENA party's candidate for the 2024 presidential election, in Mexico City, Mexico, August 26, 2023

US Vice President Harris dismisses Biden age concerns, but ready to be president

"Joe Biden is going to be just fine," Harris said when asked about concerns that Biden is too old to run again.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about the $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan Act" as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) listens during an event to celebrate the legislation in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, US, March 12, 2021.

India or Bharat? Narendra Modi's G20 invitation sparks name-change row

High offices in the country have typically stuck to titles such as President of India, Prime Minister of India and Chief Justice of India while communicating in English.

 Traffic moves past the 'Bharat Mandapam', the main venue of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 5, 2023.

Herzog travels to Lower Galilee, symbolically opens Israel's school year

Herzog, who attends school year openings of state and haredi schools, makes a point of going to a different geographic area each time

 President Isaac Herzog.

Nikki Haley to Fox: ‘Kamala Harris failed at everything she’s ever been given’

The GOP presidential candidate defended her statements against an accusation of racism.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL candidate and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks after announcing her 2024 presidential campaign, in Urbandale, Iowa, last week.