Malaysia’s Melaka election: voter turnout hits 70% target as poll closes
Voter turnout in the Melaka state election hit the target of 70 per cent of 669,211 eligible voters as polling officially closed at 6pm on Saturday, in a contest where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapa
Your guide to minor parties in the 2026 Victorian state election
There are more than a dozen smaller parties vying for a seat in the Victorian parliament this year. Here is what each party stands for and is campaigning on this election.
Ohio restaurant reeling after hosting Vivek Ramaswamy during campaign: ‘Never dining there’
Ramaswamy made a campaign stop at PJ Marley’s in Medina, Ohio, a restaurant run by a Republican couple
Eisenkot slams Netanyahu’s ‘racist’ campaign against Palestinian Israelis
Prime ministerial hopeful calls attempts to marginalise and smear Palestinian citizens of Israel 'an anti-state act'.
Trump tries to defend his midterm losses with lies over approval ratings and turns on Republican candidates
President Donald Trump grilled by Stephen A Smith over election wipeout but refuses to take any blame himself
Iran MPs debate possible shift in nuclear doctrine and exit from NPT
Although the US midterm elections result appears to have reduced for now the prospect of a new full-scale US and Israeli attack on Iran, the fundamental US objective of stopping any Iranian nuclear programme is generatin
São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections
Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.
Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term
The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.
Republicans admit ‘we failed’ but show little appetite for breaking with Trump after midterm losses
The anger is sharp in part because of the rosy predictions from top Republicans ahead of the election
Pedro Sanchez called a snap election. Now he’s struggling to rally Spain’s disillusioned left
For all his campaigning, polls show backing for his party is still hovering around the 26-29 per cent level recorded before he called the election
The truth about Douma: How Syria covered up a chemical attack
On April 7, 2018, the Syrian town of Douma, on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, was targeted by a chemical attack. Evidence pointed to the Syrian regime, yet proof vanished, and eyewitnesses went silent. Eight year
Midterms: What does the 'blue tsunami' mean for US media?
This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the impact of the midterm elections in the United States. While the results are being reckoned with by Republicans and celebrated by Democrats, what does it all mean for t
ARTE Europe Weekly: Rebuilding Democracy in Poland, Hungary and Serbia
Winning elections is just the first step – now new political leaders across Europe have to repair democratic institutions.
Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.
South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just
Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s n
Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and
After suffering its worst election result, what's next for the ANC — and for South Africa?
A crushing local election result across the country has left South Africa's ruling ANC searching for answers. Experts say the vote reflects public frustration with service delivery failures — signaling a political shift.
Ruling on 2025 election’s ‘unconstitutional state’ raises questions on electoral reform
While the results from last year's Upper House election are not invalidated, the ruling puts the debate on reform back into focus.
Victoria election 2026: Labor and Greens trade accusations of ‘dodgy deals’ as preference fight puts key seats at risk
Greens say they will not direct preferences to Labor in 15 seats after party’s ‘unforgivable’ decision earlier in week Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens have retaliated against Lab
Yordan Alvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong named MVPs by unanimous vote
Alvarez joined Aaron Judge and Miguel Cabrera as the only players since 1970 to win an AL batting title with at least 40 home runs.
Teen prodigy, Netflix star, prisoner: the story of Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong – podcast
Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law and journalist Danny Vincent on the sentencing of the iconic Hong Kong campaigner Joshua Wong to another 10 years in prison. Send your comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital deadliest since election
The Israeli military has confirmed the attack, claiming Nasser Hospital was being used as a base by Hamas.
Why midterm vote-counting is taking so long in America's largest state
Alaskans are still waiting for the full results, including in the close Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.
The Gambia's electoral commission announces 5 candidates for presidential poll
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s n
Ghana kick-start Afcon 2027 bid despite Ayew penalty miss
Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.
Will U.S. travel pick up after midterm 'blue wave'? Not so fast, say these Canadians
Travel from Canada to the U.S. dropped amid President Donald Trump's threats and trade war. While many Canadians view the Democratic Party's midterm election victory as an 'encouraging' sign, they say it's too soon to vi
'Nothing will stop us,' Nigerian opposition leader vows after campaign event attack
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and
Geelong mother says she is living in city of broken election promises
With a raft of promised projects either scrapped, delayed or ignored, Geelong could be a test case for whether voters turn against governments who do not fulfil their election pledges.
Trump orders Vance to drop his work on Iran deal and focus only on finding corruption
The move comes days after JD Vance publicly blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's midterm election losses
Usually private, Melania Trump steps into the spotlight after the midterm election
Melania Trump is one of the most private women to hold the role of first lady
Democrat who missed Hegseth impeachment vote caught outside Capitol ‘with minutes to spare’
Representative Jonathan Jackson was one of several Democrats who claimed a traffic incident caused them to arrive late to the impeachment vote
Trump’s snubbed COP — but he’s on everyone’s lips
Whether fretting about the Iran war — or picturing life without him — the U.S. president is looming large in the minds of politicians and campaigners at the global climate summit.
ANC vows "soul searching" after election losses but says Ramaphosa will stay put
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just
Democrat roasted for blaming missing vote for Hegseth’s impeachment on traffic
‘I am genuinely and sincerely sorry. But, this is not the end — it is just the beginning,’ Rep. Melanie Stansbury said
Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.
NSW’s latest news Instagram account has an unlikely group behind it: the Labor party
Expert warns of ‘huge loophole in political communication laws’ as state government among parties presenting accounts as unaffiliated news sources Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast “Breaking,
Midterms: Democrat Colom claims historic win in Mississippi
Scott Colom has become the first Black person to win a Senate race in Mississippi since 1874 and the first Democrat to do so since 1982 after being declared the victor in a razor-edge election on Wednesday. The win is a
Who is actually leading the 2028 White House race? New poll reveals four top contenders
Four potential contenders in the 2028 race for the White House have caught American voters' attention with their early jockeying
Finland’s Australia embassy sparks meme frenzy after one-day closure notice
Notice followed video campaign promoting ‘Finnish Dinner Dates’ for singles worldwide
Vance, Rubio, Ossoff and Buttigieg lead 2028 White House hopefuls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
U.S. President Donald Trump, struggling with an approval rating near the lowest of his career, looms large over the conversation for both parties.
Scott Colom makes history in Mississippi as first Black senator in more than 140 years
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 12: We look at reactions from Spain after the country's first nationwide general strike in 14 years. It comes two weeks before snap general elections. Also: Scott Colom makes history as
Democrat Mary Peltola loses court bid for rejected ballot list as Alaska count continues
The contest is the only Senate race in the country that remains too early to call
Crisis engulfs Dutch government ahead of crucial tax vote
The centrist D66 and center-right CDA struck a deal with opposition parties, sidelining the fiscally conservative VVD.
‘Tourists hate themselves’ – which is why Tasmania is telling them to stay away
Island state declares it ‘is not really for tourists’ – but is the marketing strategy just a cheeky piece of reverse psychology? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Research shows “tourists hate
Malaysia’s Najib barred from politics under house arrest rule ahead of Melaka election
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak is barred from political activity and media appearances under house arrest, according to the home minister on Thursday. Any breach will send him straight back to prison. The a
Indigenous leaders welcome dumping of Liberal candidate for racist posts
Paul Lindemann was removed yesterday as Liberal candidate for Williamstown after social media posts about Aboriginal people were uncovered, but he will remain on the ballot sheet because nominations closed on Monday.
After election drubbing, Trump heads to Asia to show world he’s still in charge
The U.S. president will be looking to flex his foreign policy muscles during the ASEAN and APEC summits next week.
US election results could be positive for Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says
Naim Qassem says Republican losses and Israel's election result could help Lebanon maintain sovereignty.
Midterm election results in full: Live maps with Alaska Senate race still too close to call
Democrats are set to control the House and Senate in stunning blow to Donald Trump
France's 11 November ceremonies: Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon between memory and pacifism
Marking the 108th anniversary of the 1918 armistice, Emmanuel Macron led the ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, while Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon chose symbolic venues to deliver their messages months before the p
Ahead of Spanish election, Sánchez takes aim at TikTok
The Spanish government pursued a ban on TikTok after a report alleged the social media is lax about child sexual abuse material.
Boebert laughs off GOP midterms blowout as she stands on brink of defeat: ‘I always think that we’re too moderate’
The three-term congresswoman has refused to concede as mail-in and overseas ballots are processed, while her campaign’s legal team says it is reviewing ‘unusual voting patterns’
Zohran Mamdani’s influence grows as Democrats eye 2028 strategies
Progressive strategists explain how Mamdani's 2025 mayoral campaign offered a 'real model' for other progressives.
U.S. Efforts to Tighten Blockade of Iran Rely on Reluctant Neighbors
Washington wants to intensify its economic pressure campaign on Iran by closing its land borders. Neighboring states, fearing economic fallout, are pushing back.