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McIlroy's Historic Year Makes Him SPOTY 2025 Favourite

After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!

Kildunne's SPOTY nod a landmark for women's rugby

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne's historic BBC Sports Personality of the Year nomination could propel the women's game to new heights. Discover how her World Cup win is changing the sport.

Victoria's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

Teen's Alabama voting map becomes state law

An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.

BBC SPOTY 2025 Introduces Live Voting Twist

Gabby Logan reveals a brand new live public vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, putting fans in control. The show airs 18th December on BBC One.

Rory McIlroy Tipped for BBC SPOTY Glory

Northern Irish golf sensation Rory McIlroy emerges as strong favourite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 following remarkable Ryder Cup performance and consistent excellence.

McIlroy skips BBC SPOTY for Masters focus

Northern Irish golf sensation Rory McIlroy declines BBC Sports Personality of the Year attendance, prioritising Masters preparation and Ryder Cup commitments over awards ceremony.

Voting linked to longer life, study finds

New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

US Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act in a controversial 6-3 decision that could reshape American elections for years to come.

Dominion Voting Systems Sold in Major Acquisition Deal

The controversial voting machine company at the heart of 2020 election conspiracy theories has been acquired by private equity firm Staple Street Capital, raising questions about election security and political influence.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

Trump Calls For 'Revenge Voting' In Election

Former US President Donald Trump has explicitly urged his supporters to engage in 'revenge voting' against his political opponents in the upcoming election, a move decried by critics as a dangerous escalation of partisan rhetoric.

Trump claims 2016 midterms rigged via mail-in ballots

Former US President Donald Trump reignites controversy with explosive allegations about mail-in ballots and voting machines in the 2016 midterm elections. Experts weigh in on the validity of his claims.

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