The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
US and European leaders met in Berlin to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in a potential peace deal with Russia. While progress was made, critical issues like occupied territories remain unresolved. Read the full analysis.
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Keir Starmer convenes a critical meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky and European leaders to forge a new peace plan, as US proposals face resistance. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
Irish police investigate unidentified drones spotted during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Dublin trip. Security concerns rise as Taoiseach briefed. Read the latest.
The US Supreme Court has reinstated Texas's Republican-friendly congressional map, a major victory for Trump. Plus, Pentagon strikes, EU's Ukraine funding crisis, and a chess prodigy's record.
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The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Fiona Mulaisho quits Labour, alleging a 'toxic culture' and discriminatory remark about her ethnicity. She will now stand for the Liberal Democrats in Queen's Park. Read the full story.
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is winning local elections across US swing states, challenging the party establishment and reshaping its future. Discover the key figures and the political upheaval they represent.
Democrats pour resources into a Tennessee special election, hoping an upset win could signal a major shift ahead of the midterms and threaten the GOP's slim House majority.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
The Republican Party is intensifying its outreach to women voters, leveraging podcasts and new policies. Discover the key figures and strategies shaping the midterm elections.
Keir Starmer's leadership appears secure until May elections despite budget failing to address fundamental challenges facing Labour. MPs warn delays are inevitable.
At just 30, National Rally's Jordan Bardella is polling to become France's next president. Discover his youth appeal, rebranding strategy, and controversial policies reshaping European politics.
Wandsworth Labour faces accusations of twisting a manifesto promise on law enforcement officers as a political row erupts over crime figures ahead of local elections.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
Myanmar's military regime welcomes the US ending Temporary Protected Status for its citizens, a move human rights monitors call dangerous. Discover the implications.
US Democrats reversed the rightward shift among young men in recent elections by relentlessly focusing on affordability and economic pressures. Discover how this strategy worked.
Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leadership for lacking appreciation of his peace efforts to end Russia conflict. Read the latest developments in the ongoing war resolution attempts.
Asta Hill becomes Alice Springs' first Green mayor in a landmark election, signalling major political change for the Northern Territory community.
Analysis reveals how Trump's history of setting up fall guys leaves GOP vulnerable in 2026 midterms. Republicans face voter backlash despite president's absence from ballot.
Exclusive details of Trump-brokered 28-point Ukraine peace deal offering $100bn in frozen Russian assets. Analysis reveals why experts call it a 'surrender document' that rewards aggression.
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen concedes a greater-than-expected fall in support as her party loses control of Copenhagen for the first time in over a century. Explore the results and implications.
A federal judge has blocked Texas's 2025 congressional maps, ruling them likely racially gerrymandered. Discover the legal battle and its impact on US politics.
Denmark's Social Democrats face losing Copenhagen for first time in 113 years as Green Left leads polls. Historic shift in Scandinavian politics ahead.