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India detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief - Reuters
India detains protesters, locks down Delhi ahead of rally against election chief Reuters
October 10, 2026Venezuela's Rodriguez promises elections in transition to 'full democracy' - Reuters
Venezuela's Rodriguez promises elections in transition to 'full democracy' Reuters
September 23, 2026Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day - Reuters
Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day Reuters
September 20, 2026Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary
John Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic.
September 16, 2026EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
September 16, 2026US officials defend Venezuela oil deal, say agreement part of path to democracy - Reuters
US officials defend Venezuela oil deal, say agreement part of path to democracy Reuters
September 1, 2026Taiwan's chip prowess is built on democracy and rule of law, president says - Reuters
Taiwan's chip prowess is built on democracy and rule of law, president says Reuters
September 1, 2026Kazakhs 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.
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Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary
Humphrys met Queen Elizabeth II alongside other BBC figures at Broadcasting House in 2006 Veteran broadcaster John Humphrys has said the people of the United Kingdom should "be able to choose our lea
EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
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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
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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