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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
October 9, 2026South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages - Reuters
South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages Reuters
June 7, 2026Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections - Reuters
Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections Reuters
May 27, 2026Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
May 22, 2026UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit - Reuters
UK's Starmer says his government is a 10-year project despite calls to quit Reuters
May 10, 2026UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister - Reuters
UK PM Starmer, weakened by local elections, is challenged by former minister Reuters
May 9, 2026South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president - Reuters
South Korea heads to local elections under shadow of disgraced former president Reuters
May 8, 2026UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer - Reuters
UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deal blow to Starmer Reuters
May 7, 2026Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Local elections are held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.
April 25, 2026France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
March 22, 2026Paris and Marseille in focus as French vote in local election runoffs - Reuters
Paris and Marseille in focus as French vote in local election runoffs Reuters
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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores was the candidate for left-wing Ahora Nación A man named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has secured a narrow victory in Peru's local elections, exit polls show. The ca
South Korea’s president orders probe into ballot shortage issue
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Local elections in the country last week were hit by a ballot shortage that prevented some eligible voters from casting their ballots. PH
South Korean President Orders Probe Into Local Election Ballot Shortages
SEOUL—South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted recent local elections, saying prosecutors and police would be involved.
SONDAGE LCI - Présidentielle 2027 : Édouard Philippe talonné par Jordan Bardella
Une échéance chasse rapidement l'autre : dès les résultats du second tour des municipales dimanche soir (nouvelle fenêtre), les regards ont déjà commencé à se tourner vers la présidentielle. Et certai
Starmer defies calls to quit after electoral bloodbath for Labour
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UK lawmaker threatens to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for leadership if he doesn't step down
Topic:World Politics Following massive losses in the UK's local elections, several prominent voices in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour party have called for him to step down. (Reuters: Hann
Starmer says he won’t quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted he would carry on as prime minister despite his Labour party suffering disastrous local election losses. Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets L
Love Labour’s lost: where does the party go from here?
Following substantial losses in local elections, either a ‘bloody civil war’ or a change of direction could be on the cards “Labour has gone from its loveless landslide to having no political heartla
Keir Starmer’s leadership on line after Labour’s disastrous election night
No 10 prepares for battle as party loses seats in heartlands and control of councils in Hartlepool, Tameside, Redditch and Tamworth Election 2026 live: latest news updates Full results from England,
What a crucial set of election results means for Keir Starmer’s future
After Labour’s demise was overestimated, the prime minister’s potential challengers are staying quiet – for now Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Elections mapped: how Labour lost ground
Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour
Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’ Full results from England, Scotland and Wales Mapped: how Labour lost grou
2024 Election: Why the Controversial Nominations of Lee Jin-sook and Kim Tae-kyu Are Stirring Up Political Storms in South Korea
Daniel Kim 2026.05.05 Views Translation result. The People Power Party granted uncontested nominations to former Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Chair Lee Jin-sook and former KCC V
Korean Politics in Turmoil: Will Jeong Jin-seok’s Candidacy Spark a ‘Yoon Again’ Backlash?
Daniel Kim 2026.05.04 Views Translation result The People Power Party is wrestling on the 3rd over whether to nominate former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Jeong Jin‑seok—who served a
South Korean judge who hiked ex-first lady's jail sentence found dead
Seoul – He imposed martial law, sent armed troops to parliament, and was unceremoniously stripped of office — but some South Koreans still believe disgraced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol is the country's
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British PM Sir Keir Starmer and Labour bracing for voter backlash at local elections
Topic:World Politics Sir Keir Starmer and his Labour government in Britain are struggling in the polls. (Reuters: Jack Taylor) Brits will head to the polls on Thursday in a series of local elections
Starmer’s last-ditch plea as Labour braces for local election disaster
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France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Socialists and allies held on to power France's big four cities - Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille - on a local election night that offered hopes for mainstream parties in next year's presidential ele
France’s far right makes gains in first-round municipal elections as major cities head to runoff
A woman castes her ballot during the first round of France’s municipal elections in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias) A woman holds a voting car
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