Josh Shapiro announces re-election campaign
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, has announced his bid for a second term. The move is widely seen as a crucial step towards a potential 2028 presidential run.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a rising Democratic star, has announced his bid for a second term. The move is widely seen as a crucial step towards a potential 2028 presidential run.
Exclusive: Victorian Liberal MPs Moira Deeming and Ann-Marie Hermans face internal preselection challenges ahead of the November state election. Key figures and factions clash for upper house spots.
The 2026 US elections will feature critical Secretary of State races in battleground states, with candidates' stances on election integrity taking centre stage. Discover the key contests.
Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth announces he will not contest the state election, citing internal party divisions and a defamation fight with News Corp. Read the full story.
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% increase in payments from April 2026, adding up to £575 annually for some. Find out how the Triple Lock affects your pension.
Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti wins a decisive snap election, ending a nine-month political impasse. His victory strengthens his mandate for domestic reforms amid ongoing tensions with Serbia.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with officials warning of further action. Nigerian authorities confirm joint operations and intelligence sharing. Read the latest.
Donald Trump announces US military strikes on Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. The operation, coordinated with Nigerian authorities, follows accusations of attacks on Christian communities.
The United States has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. President Trump called the targets 'scum' for targeting Christians. Read the latest developments.
The US has launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria's Soboto state at the request of Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the 'powerful and deadly' strikes on Truth Social.
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count marred by fraud claims. The result is contested.
Myanmar prepares for its first election since the 2021 military coup, scheduled for 8 February 2026. This guide covers the controversial process, international reaction, and what it means for the country's future.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats in a move critics call a purge. The reshuffle targets career officers and risks politicising the US foreign service. Read the full report.
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Find out who is affected, the new payment rates, and what the triple lock means for you.
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
The Democratic National Committee has completed its review of Kamala Harris's 2024 loss to Trump but will not release it publicly, calling it a 'distraction' from future victories.
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
Reform UK and the Conservatives reject reports of a potential electoral pact. Nigel Farage insists on a 'reverse takeover' as polls show Reform leading.
Donald Trump hints support for fringe theory Venezuela rigged 2020 election, as DoJ investigates unfounded claims. Explore the implications for US policy.
King Charles is scheduled for a state visit to the US in April 2026 to mark the country's 250th anniversary. The trip, dependent on his health, will see him and Queen Camilla meet President Trump.
Arch Manning delivers historic performance with rushing, passing and receiving touchdowns as Texas stays in College Football Playoff contention with crucial win over Kansas State.
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
Gunmen abduct more than 200 students from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in Nigeria this week. Read the latest developments.
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit challenging California's policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Gunmen abduct over 200 students and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school in the second mass kidnapping this week. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the growing security crisis.
A new Savills study reveals Richmond Park offers England's top state education. Discover the link between house prices and school performance in our analysis.