Myanmar Votes in Sham Election Under Atmosphere of Fear
Myanmar's first election in five years, tightly controlled by the military junta, sees citizens forced to vote under coercion, with no hope for change. Read the full report.
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Myanmar Junta Holds Election Amid Intensified Conflict
Myanmar's military rulers hold a widely criticised election on 28 December, excluding a third of the country. Analysts say the vote is designed to legitimise the junta's grip on power, not restore democracy.
Myanmar's Junta Holds Widely Condemned Election
Myanmar's military junta begins a heavily restricted national election, denounced as a sham by critics and global bodies. Voting starts 28 Dec amid civil war and repression.
Strictly contestant alleges BBC fixed vote to eliminate him
Former Strictly Come Dancing star claims the BBC manipulated the public vote to see him removed from the competition. Read the explosive allegations and the broadcaster's response.
Migration Agent Exposes Partner Visa Fraud Epidemic
A veteran migration agent reveals shocking partner visa scams exploiting vulnerable Australian women, with organised networks flooding the system while authorities fail to act.
US House Votes to Release Epstein Files
The US House has passed a bill to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Discover how your representative voted on this crucial transparency measure.
Trump pushes Republicans on Epstein files vote
Donald Trump urges Republicans to vote for releasing Epstein documents. Pressure mounts ahead of House vote on controversial client list disclosure.
Oxford Union president survives no-confidence vote
Oxford Union President Luke Tryl triumphs in dramatic no-confidence vote following backlash over hosting controversial American speaker Charlie Kirk, in a heated debate that exposed deep divisions within the prestigious debating society.
US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill
In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.
Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package in jeopardy
Tesla faces a critical shareholder vote that could see Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion compensation package rejected, creating massive uncertainty for the electric vehicle giant's future leadership.
Vance: Israel annexation vote 'stupid political stunt'
US Senator JD Vance has sparked diplomatic controversy by sharply criticising Israel's Knesset vote to annex the West Bank, labelling it a 'stupid political stunt' that undermines Middle East stability.
Oxford Union votes to remove second president this year
The prestigious Oxford Union faces fresh controversy as members vote to remove their second president this year, raising questions about the future of the historic debating society.
Jess Phillips refuses to resign over Gaza vote rebellion
Labour MP Jess Phillips defiantly rejects resignation calls after breaking party ranks on Gaza ceasefire vote, revealing she received 'thousands' of messages from distressed constituents.
Assad escalates Idlib offensive amid militant consolidation
Syrian regime forces intensify attacks on Idlib's last major opposition stronghold amid growing international concern over humanitarian crisis and militant consolidation.
MPs could vote to strip Prince Andrew of Duke title
Exclusive: Groundbreaking legislation proposed in House of Commons could see MPs gain unprecedented power to remove royal titles through parliamentary vote, targeting Prince Andrew directly.
Johnson forces House vote on Epstein files release
US House Speaker Mike Johnson triggers contentious House vote to release sealed Jeffrey Epstein documents, setting up political showdown amid bipartisan pressure.
Montreal election decided by single vote - recount ordered
In an unprecedented political drama, a Montreal borough council election has been decided by just one vote, triggering an automatic recount and highlighting the critical importance of every ballot in Canada's democratic process.
Farage's 1.3M TikTok Followers: Gen Z Support?
As Nigel Farage amasses 1.3 million TikTok followers, we investigate whether this digital popularity translates into genuine political support among Generation Z or reveals deeper truths about social media engagement.
Oxford Union president-elect ousted after Charlie Kirk death posts
The Oxford Union faces turmoil as president-elect Rufus Chuter is removed just hours after winning election, following controversial social media posts celebrating commentator Charlie Kirk's rumoured demise.
Premier League clubs vote for spending cap system
English top-flight clubs have agreed to implement a spending cap model, marking the biggest financial shake-up since FFP rules were introduced.
Oxford Union suspends confidence vote amid intimidation claims
The prestigious Oxford Union has abruptly suspended a confidence vote in its president, Charlie Mackintosh, following serious claims of intimidation against officials. The historic debating society faces internal crisis as allegations rock its leadership.
Mickelson Won't Vote for Trump or Biden in Election
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson stuns political world with declaration he's sitting out the US election, delivering scathing assessment of both presidential candidates in exclusive revelation.
Oxford Union president defends free speech after Kirk controversy
The newly elected Oxford Union president faces backlash after defending free speech principles following Charlie Kirk's controversial remarks, sparking campus-wide debate about censorship and expression boundaries.
Mongolian Prime Minister resigns after confidence vote loss
Mongolia's political landscape shifts as Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene steps down following a failed parliamentary confidence vote, marking a significant turning point for the Central Asian nation.
Macron's government faces forced confidence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron's government faces a critical parliamentary test as Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is compelled to seek confidence vote following controversial New Caledonia reforms.
French PM survives twin no-confidence votes
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.
Macron survives no-confidence vote by narrow margin
Emmanuel Macron's administration survives political showdown after tense parliamentary vote, but faces weakened authority and growing opposition pressure.
US Government Shutdown Looms After Senate Vote Fails
The US government faces imminent shutdown after Senate fails to pass crucial funding legislation, triggering political chaos and threatening federal services.
Arizona Republicans Threaten Johnson Over Epstein Files Vote
Republican lawmakers in Arizona issue stark warning to House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding immediate vote on Epstein documents release or facing political consequences.
Trump threatens nations before shipping emissions vote
Former US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to developing countries as crucial International Maritime Organization vote on shipping emissions approaches, raising fears of climate policy reversal.
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