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The Kremlin Has Put Lots of Veterans on the Ballot. Could It Backfire?
Russia reports online attacks on its electoral system during the second day of parliamentary voting, according to Reuters.
Elections
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Russians face mounting economic woes due to Putin’s war on Ukraine as country goes to polls
Russians face rising economic pressures as the country heads to the polls amidst ongoing conflict.
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‘Voters get to choose — just not the result’: Russia’s parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine
Russia's parliamentary election reaches occupied Ukraine as citizens go to the polls amid tight controls and the ongoing war.
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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy
Russians begin voting in a controlled parliamentary election as the Kremlin faces an economic stress test amid war.
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Poll: Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead
Recent polling reveals shifting dynamics in Israel's upcoming election as Netanyahu's bloc regains ground.
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Russians make the best of a struggling economy before vote
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Left edges ahead in Swedish election thriller
Sweden faces political uncertainty as the left edges ahead in a super close election with the far-right losing vote share.
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Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
The Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines is voting to elect its very first parliament.
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Sweden’s centre-left leads by three seats as election count continues
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Sweden exit poll: Left on course for election win in blow to far right
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Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy
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Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
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Will Midterm Elections Cause the Stock Market to Plunge? 75 Years of History Offer an Unexpected Answer.
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Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro faces corruption investigation weeks before elections
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A new path to power for the far right: Don’t moderate. Stay radical.
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The Global Story
A new political strategy is emerging for far-right movements, prioritizing radicalism over moderation to secure power.
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France’s Marine Le Pen stays silent on far-right victory in German election
France's Marine Le Pen maintains silence following a far-right victory in the German election, according to coverage.
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Sweden's Liberals clears parliament threshold in poll, pointing to close election
Sweden's tight election race draws intense global focus as polls show the Liberals clearing the crucial parliament threshold.
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Netanyahu Faces Israel Election Defeat Amid Claims He Ignored Oct. 7 Warning
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a potential election defeat in Israel following allegations that he ignored warnings prior to the October 7 attacks.
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Brazil judge steps into Supreme Court power struggle, orders police chief reinstated
A high-stakes power struggle within Brazil's Supreme Court has led to the reinstatement of the federal police chief amid mounting political chaos.
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Serbian leader calls snap elections after dissolving country’s parliament
Serbia's leadership has dissolved parliament and called for snap elections on October 25 following a period of intense domestic protests.
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Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
Israeli political parties are submitting candidate slates as a messy campaign for the October Knesset elections heats up.
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Eisenkot-led coalition has pathway to 61 seats without Arab parties for first time
Gavi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, showing a new path to a 61-seat majority.
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German chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state election
Germany faces a major political test as the far-right AfD triumphs in a state election and the chancellor vows to remain in office.
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Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power
Germany's political landscape faces turmoil following a landslide far-right election victory that leaves leaders shaken and strategizing.
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World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election
The AfD has secured a landmark victory in eastern German state elections, sparking international reaction and praise from Russia.
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German far-right AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election, falls short of majority
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.
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Live Updates: Germany’s Far Right Has Big Lead in Key Election, Exit Polls Show
Germany faces a potential political shift as exit polls indicate a major lead for the far-right Alternative for Germany in a regional vote.
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German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing
The AfD is pursuing a historic electoral breakthrough as voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls in Germany.
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Saxony-Anhalt: Small parties will be the kingmakers
The far-right AfD has achieved a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, placing significant pressure on Chancellor Merz and the German political center.
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The Debate - German far right's breakout moment? AfD party eyes outright win in regional election
The far-right AfD party is seeking a historic breakthrough and an absolute majority in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional elections.
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Netanyahu's big reelection concern isn't his political rivals. It's some of his biggest supporters
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German far-right party targets iconic Bauhaus school ahead of landmark state election
Germany faces a landmark regional election as the far-right AfD surges and targets the iconic Bauhaus school.
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Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win Sunday elections
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Thousands in Sweden protest over climate policy as election looms
Over 50,000 people marched in Stockholm to demand stronger climate action as Sweden prepares for its upcoming general election.
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Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown
Zambia's opposition candidate challenges election results following a deadly raid on his residence.
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Behind the Curtain: The new existential threat to AI
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The Real Danger of Russia’s Fake Elections
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Zelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election
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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime election
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Breaking: Fedorov calls for wartime elections, says Putin shouldn't decide when Ukrainians vote
Ousted defense minister Fedorov challenges Zelenskyy by demanding wartime elections, arguing Putin should not decide Ukrainian voting.
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German Christian Democrats Are Paralyzed by a Far-Right Surge
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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term
Zambia's incumbent leader secures a second term in office, according to recent reporting from Al Jazeera.
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‘He had magnetism’: Lula returns to site of political origins to launch fourth-term campaign
Brazilian President Lula has officially launched his campaign for a fourth term, focusing on regaining worker support and framing the race as a democratic referendum.
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Count Binface wins hearts, if not the election, in bid to defeat Trump ally Nigel Farage in U.K.
Nigel Farage secures an unorthodox by-election victory in Clacton amid criticism of his political tactics and a surprising showing by Count Binface.
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Reform UK's Farage faces off against Count Binface in election
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Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Zambia holds a high-stakes national election as President Hichilema faces intense public backlash and scrutiny.
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‘We have no one’: Palestinians react to Israel’s rejection of Gaza plan
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Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
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'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK
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President Donald Trump Just Threw the Federal Reserve Under the Bus Yet Again Over Interest Rates
President Donald Trump continues his public pressure on the Federal Reserve over interest rates as Republicans face a challenging November outlook.
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Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
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Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tilt
Keiko Fujimori takes the oath of office in Peru, marking a significant extension of Latin America's ongoing rightward political shift.
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Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
Flávio Bolsonaro secures a presidential bid in Brazil amid political hurdles and international attention.
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Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua
Nicaraguan President Ortega has declared an end to the electoral process in the country, stating there will be no more elections.
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Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections
President Daniel Ortega has announced that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, signaling a permanent shift in the country's political structure.
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Assessing the documents: Venezuela and Smartmatic
Newly declassified documents released by Donald Trump detail allegations surrounding Venezuelan election fraud and electronic voting vulnerabilities.
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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Israel's parliament dissolves as a legislative blitz sets the stage for an October general election.
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Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaches out to AfD voters while rejecting the far right ahead of regional elections.
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To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can
Nigel Farage faces an unusual political contest against Count Binface, a candidate wearing a trash can.