No new pope after papal conclave’s first round of voting
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope. Source link
Germany’s Merz elected chancellor in second round of voting | News
Friedrich Merz receives 325 votes in the second round of voting, hours after a shock defeat in the first ballot.Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been…
In second round of voting, Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor
1 of 2 | CDU leader Friedrich Merz leaves a parliamentary group meeting at the Bundestag in Berlin on Tuesday after failing in his bid…
Justice Department will switch its focus on voting and prioritize Trump’s elections order
The Justice Department unit that ensures compliance with voting rights laws will switch its focus to investigating voter fraud and ensuring elections are not marred…
Contributor: Take it from California’s election czar, the SAVE Act is a sham
In my family, voting isn’t just a right — it’s a lifeline.My parents were sharecroppers in Arkansas until 1951, when my dad dared stand up…
U.S. voting officials question agency about Trump’s order overhauling election operations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State and local election officials from around the country on Thursday questioned the leaders of a federal agency tasked by President Trump with implementing…
Celebrity Big Brother voting twist sparks backlash from furious viewers after they accidentally ‘vote favourites out’
CELEBRITY Big Brother's voting 'twist' has left fans furious as they accidentally 'voted their favourites out'.Viewers watched on Thursday night as the first round of…
Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems, judge rules
Right-wing cable channel Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by falsely reporting that the company was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election, a Delaware judge…
California, other states sue Trump administration to block order on voting overhaul
California and a coalition of other states sued President Trump and his administration Thursday over his recent executive order purporting to radically reshape voting rules…
Speaker Johnson fails to squash proxy voting effort from new moms in Congress
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday exercised his power of the gavel — and tried to bring it down with an unusually aggressive effort to…
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
ATLANTA — U.S. Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi on Monday instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed…
Golden Globes ends policy of paying 50 voting members $75,000 salaries
The Golden Globes has terminated its policy of paying $75,000 annual salaries to former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. Helen Hoehne, the organization’s…
Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressSteve DouglasPublished Feb 27, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Voting under way in Belarus with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year rule | Elections News
Longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko is set to win a seventh terms as he runs unopposed by genuine challengers.Polls are under way in Belarus for a…
L.A. fires delay 2025 Oscar nominations, extend voting
The wildfires that have torn through the Los Angeles area this week have led to numerous closures, cancellations and postponements — now including the Oscar…
Voting under way in Chad’s contentious parliamentary election | News
Voters to choose a new parliament, provincial assemblies and local councils but the opposition has called for a boycott.Voting is under way in Chad’s first…
Voting begins in Chad as opposition parties call for election boycott | Elections News
Opposition parties urge Chadians to boycott the vote, calling it a sham aimed at entrenching the governing party’s power.Voting has begun in general elections in…
Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’ | Elections News
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.Tensions are mounting in Namibia after a controversial…
New study shows more barriers to voting for Native Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for…
Furious I’m A Celeb fans hit out over tech blunder as ITV voting app fails during opening show
FURIOUS I'm A Celebrity fans hit out over a tech blunder as the ITV voting app failed during tonight's opening show.Eager viewers rushing to vote…