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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
July 15, 2026NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown - Reuters
NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown Reuters
July 6, 2026Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".
July 2, 2026Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
June 22, 2026Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
June 19, 2026'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening
The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.
June 18, 2026Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
June 14, 2026Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton advances in California governor's race
If British-born Hilton wins in November, he would be the first Republican governor in 15 years.
June 10, 2026Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members - Reuters
Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members Reuters
June 9, 2026Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary election, vote counting continues - Reuters
Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary election, vote counting continues Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages - Reuters
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages Reuters
June 7, 2026South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage - Reuters
South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage Reuters
June 6, 2026Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
June 6, 2026Thousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage - Reuters
Thousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage Reuters
June 5, 2026Ethiopia election under way, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
June 1, 2026Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
May 26, 2026Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
May 26, 2026Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism - Reuters
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism Reuters
April 14, 2026Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
April 13, 2026'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
Jorge Rodríguez, who is representing the government, has already held a meeting with opposition ex-lawmaker Dinorah Figuera Venezuela's interim government says it will start holding formal talks with
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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
The culture department has become the second government department to leave the platform Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced she and her department are leaving Elon Musk's X platform. Explain
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, an initial vote count shows, marking a dramatic shift in how the government will tackle the country's i
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. More than 2
'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening
Former US President Barack Obama has said America was founded on the principle that "there will be no kings" at the opening of his presidential centre in Chicago. The star-studded dedication was atte
Nearly 55% Swiss voters reject 10M population cap initiative
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Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race
Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November election Republican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned Fox News personali
Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members
Published on 06/09/2026 at 07:16 pm BST - Modified on 06/09/2026 at 07:19 pm BST BRUSSELS, June 9 (Reuters) - The European Union should discuss the opti
Five EU countries float safeguards for future EU members
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The EU moves are being driven in part by the bloc's experience with democratic backsliding in Hungary under former prime minister Viktor Orba
UK’s Starmer hits out at people ‘trying to interfere in our democracy,’ after Vance blames Nowak death on mass migration
By Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit out at people “trying to interfere in our democracy” after US Vice President JD Vance waded into a national controversy by b
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Armenians are voting Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. A man looks
President orders probe into ballot shortage issue
PRESIDENT Lee Jae-myung has called for a thorough probe into a ballot shortage that impacted recent local elections, adding that the prosecution and police would be involved in the investigation.“As o
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP heads for poll landslide in Nepal
Shah’s party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation’s politics since last year’s youth-led uprising. Share Save Nepal’s centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of 35-year-old ra
'We just need to endure': Iranians detail life in Tehran amid the war
Since 2009, Leila has taken to the streets of Tehran, raising her voice against the Islamic Republic. She spoke of protesting Iran's mandatory hijab laws and the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who
Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's ex king
Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy. Ju
German court says intelligence agency can’t designate the AfD party an extremist group for now
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. BERLIN — A German court said Thursday that the country’s domestic intelligence agency can’t label the Alternative
German court grants injunction to AfD party, suspending 'extremist' label by spy agency
By Friederike Heine and James Mackenzie BERLIN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A German court granted the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) an injunction on Thursday ordering the domestic intelligence agency n
German court says intelligence agency can’t designate the AfD party an extremist group for now
An election poster of the German far right Alternative for Germany party (AfD), right, is attached to a lamppost in front of a giant election poster showing a map of Germany, at the headquarters of th
Ghana changes name of international airport in capital
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