Israel’s president picks Gadi Eisenkot to start forming a new government. Plus: New Zealand’s elections; the UN secretary-general race heats up; and Canada picks a Eurovision contender.

<p>Israel&rsquo;s president picks Gadi Eisenkot to start forming a new government. Plus: New Zealand&rsquo;s elections; the UN secretary-general race heats up; and Canada picks a Eurovision contender.</p>

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