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Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power - Reuters
Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power Reuters
August 23, 2026These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
August 21, 2026Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
August 13, 2026Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
August 3, 2026PODCAST: Behind the interview: Reza Pahlavi and the future of Iran - Reuters
PODCAST: Behind the interview: Reza Pahlavi and the future of Iran Reuters
August 1, 2026Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
July 24, 2026Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says - Reuters
Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says Reuters
July 19, 2026Venezuela 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.
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These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
The owner of Hunter bookstore, pictured here, was arrested in late June When Chen Zhu heads to Hong Kong from mainland China every month, there's one place she always goes: Hunter Bookstore. Founded
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
In Zambia, voters elect presidents for a five-year term Zambians are voting in an election to choose a president and parliament, with more than eight million voters registered to cast their ballots.
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Suu Kyi's son has mounted an international campaign demanding proof of life for the democracy icon Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet a delegation from the Internationa
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Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
Melkisedek Kaijage was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this month A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests
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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
Orbán's defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say
Updated April 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM CDT Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was seen for years as a master of tilting the electoral playing field in his favor to remain in power. On Sunday, his caref