Thomas Peters, 22, wins a tight election to become Durham's treasurer, overseeing millions in taxpayer funds. A generational shift in local politics for the typically Republican town. Read the full story.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is defeating establishment figures in key US swing states, driven by voter frustration over housing, transit, and party direction. Discover the movement reshaping American politics.
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona officially removes his controversial middle name ahead of local elections. Discover the full story behind this breaking news.
Lily Allen announces a massive 2026 UK tour with theatre shows, arena concerts & a festival headline slot. Get all the dates and ticket information here.
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Donald Trump's alliance with Marjorie Taylor Greene fractures over Epstein files and foreign policy, creating deep rifts within MAGA ahead of midterms. Read the full analysis.
In a stunning political development, Kaohly Vang announces her candidacy for St. Paul Mayor, challenging incumbent Melvin Carter and promising transformative leadership for Minnesota's capital city.
Two prominent Reform UK councillors in Kent have dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservative Party, dealing a significant blow to Richard Tice's party ahead of local elections.
California's independent redistricting commission has finalised new congressional maps, creating seismic shifts in key battleground districts that could determine control of the US House in 2026.
Democratic candidates notch significant wins in Virginia and beyond, though strategists warn against overconfidence as complex voter sentiments emerge.
Exclusive analysis reveals Democrats confronting challenging 2025 gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as Republican momentum builds. Polling data signals potential power shifts in key battleground states.
Donald Trump makes strategic endorsements in crucial battleground states, backing Curtis Bashaw in New Jersey and Navy veteran John McGuire in Virginia as election season heats up.
Legendary GOP strategist Karl Rove reveals his crucial election forecasts for New York and Virginia contests, offering surprising insights into Republican prospects and Democratic strongholds.
Broadcaster TalkTV has been found in breach of impartiality rules by Ofcom after making unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections on its political programme.
In a dramatic political shift, Huntington Beach's city council has flipped to Republican control with MAGA-backed candidates vowing to challenge state policies and implement conservative reforms.
Conservative councillor James Buchan dramatically crosses floor to join Reform UK, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak's leadership amid growing party discontent.
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
In a remarkable American political breakthrough, Gita Pyakurel Subedi has become one of the first Nepali-Bhutanese women elected to public office in Ohio, marking a significant milestone for refugee communities across the United States.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
In a stunning political upset, Omar Fateh becomes Minneapolis' first Somali American mayor, marking a transformative moment for the city still healing from George Floyd's murder.
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance intervenes in bitter local council battle in his Ohio hometown, sparking accusations of national politics poisoning community elections.
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
President Javier Milei's Libertarian party achieves decisive win in congressional elections, strengthening his radical economic reform agenda and shaking Argentina's political establishment.
Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh
California voters are poised to decide on Proposition 50, a controversial redistricting measure that could dramatically alter Donald Trump's political fortunes in the 2026 elections by changing how electoral districts are drawn.