Politics & Government

Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city. For more on what’s happening there, let’s…

France 24 · 1 hr ago

As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.

NPR · 2 hrs ago

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Brazil's indigenous communities say they’re concerned by how the election outcome could impact environmental protections

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

The former US president warns of rising costs, corruption and threats to democratic values ahead of the November 3 vote.

Al Jazeera · 2 hrs ago

Incumbent president lost in first round to senator and son of convicted ex-president Brazilians are going to the polls on Sunday in a highly unpredictable runoff in which the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , is attempting an unprecedented comeback against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro , who won the first-round vote. Bolsonaro’s surprise victory despite not leading most polls made him the…

The Guardian · 3 hrs ago

Israel says it will close all land crossings with the occupied West Bank when it holds a general election on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.

Deutsche Welle · 4 hrs ago

Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people.

France 24 · 4 hrs ago

Israelis face a pivotal election on October 27, as Netanyahu's leadership hangs in the balance amid coalition debates.

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.

Al Jazeera · 4 hrs ago

Brazilians will choose between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in Sunday's polarizing presidential election, a contest that will determine whether the US will significantly expand its growing influence in Latin America. Bolsonaro bested Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election held earlier this month, but neither candidate secured an absolute…

France 24 · 5 hrs ago

Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule As Israel prepares to go to the polls , Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their future, knowing their fate rests with the country that has reduced much of the territory to rubble and killed nearly 75,000 people. Gaza, where nearly a million displaced Palestinians face dire…

The Guardian · 5 hrs ago

Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.

Al Jazeera · 5 hrs ago

After two years of student-led, anti-corruption protests, Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election that could break long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's grip on the Balkan country.

Deutsche Welle · 5 hrs ago

Netanyahu and his rivals are tied days from the vote, and both camps are fighting with bots, deepfakes and data.

Al Jazeera · 5 hrs ago

The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

BBC News · 6 hrs ago

After Donald Trump made the announcement at an election rally in Georgia, the German carmaker confirmed plans for a factory in the US state, but noted car production would only start early next decade.

Deutsche Welle · 6 hrs ago

Polls show populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in a tight race against the anticorruption and anti-authoritarian movement.

Al Jazeera · 6 hrs ago

Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.

Al Jazeera · 7 hrs ago

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

BBC News · 8 hrs ago