Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election? | Elections News
An independent candidate who until two years ago was part of Romania’s main far-right party has emerged as the surprising winner of the first round…
Yamandu Orsi wins Uruguay’s run-off presidential election | Elections News
Yamandu Orsi, the candidate for the left-wing Broad Front coalition, is projected to emerge victorious in Uruguay’s run-off election for the presidency. He bested Alvaro…
Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election | Elections News
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.The first round of presidential…
Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc | Elections News
Leftist alliance of celebrated former President Jose Mujica hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing government.Voting is under way in Uruguay’s…
How big was Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory? | Donald Trump News
Donald Trump won both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 presidential election. In fact, Trump this year became only the second…
Despite Trump’s election, Jack Smith has one more job to do
In George Orwell’s classic depiction of an authoritarian society, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” a key component of political control is the state’s erasure of history: “Every record…
California’s Lake County defends slow ballot counting after election
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Maria Valadez would like everyone to chill out.Every election, the prickly Lake County registrar follows California’s litany of voting laws and certifies thousands…
Newsom touts his economic plans in California’s conservative regions
Gov. Gavin Newsom headed to the Central Valley on Thursday to tout his forthcoming jobs plan, saying California’s economic might was “cold comfort” to regions…
Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ‘s government announced plans Thursday to temporarily lift the federal sales tax on a number of items…
Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz withdraws as president-elect names Pam Bondi | US Election 2024 News
The former US congressman said he had become a ‘distraction’ following renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations.US conservative firebrand Matt Gaetz has announced that he…
Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines? | US Election 2024 News
When President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Robert F Kennedy Jr, one of the nation’s most prominent anti-vaccine movement leaders, to lead the Health…
Germany’s Stringent Fiscal Rules Up for Debate Ahead of Election
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessGermany’s strict borrowing rules, long championed by conservative politicians and fiscally hawkish economists, could soon be in for an overhaul that a…
GOP’s Nick Begich ousts Democrat Mary Peltola from Alaska’s House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska — Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska’s U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather.…
From far-right gains to the economy: What’s at stake in Germany’s election? | Politics News
Berlin, Germany – In some countries, a snap election is held in a matter of weeks. Germany, by contrast, will enjoy a leisurely three months…
Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results | Protests News
Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election.…
N.Y. prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump’s hush money conviction
NEW YORK — New York prosecutors said Tuesday they’ll oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as his sentencing looms, but they…
Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election | Hong Kong Protests
NewsFeedHong Kong’s High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison, over a move to challenge Beijing’s influence on Hong…
Israel may use postelection window to ramp up Gaza, Hezbollah conflicts
WASHINGTON — The foreign leader who has most engaged President-elect Donald Trump is undoubtedly Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister was quick to congratulate the Republican…
President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters | Protests News
Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links.Police in Georgia…
Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland | Elections News
‘Irro’ took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s…