A landmark UN Security Council delegation visited Damascus to build trust and discuss Syria's political transition, marking a major step in its international reintegration. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Eurovision organisers announce major voting system reforms following Israeli interference allegations. Discover how transparency will be strengthened for 2026 contest.
Investigators reveal a lone individual, not a gang, stole Roman-era statues from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, dealing a blow to the nation's post-war cultural recovery.
Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.
The mayor of Coldwater, Kansas faces investigation after admitting a non-US citizen voted in the city's election, raising serious questions about electoral integrity.
New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.
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.
Technical glitches in Georgia's Fulton County during Republican primary voting raise concerns about election integrity and voting system reliability ahead of crucial elections.
Donald Trump's strategic push for early voting triggers remarkable Republican turnout in California, signalling potential seismic shift in traditional voting patterns ahead of crucial elections.
Home Secretary faces backlash after reportedly considering UK asylum for Syrian defector while maintaining hardline stance on refugee routes
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.
The US Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act, allowing Alabama to maintain congressional districts that critics say dilute Black voting power.
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.
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.
The US Supreme Court has severely weakened the landmark Voting Rights Act, making it significantly harder to challenge electoral maps as racially discriminatory in a decision that could reshape American democracy.
Damascus faces international condemnation as new reports reveal the Assad government is allegedly manipulating families of missing persons for political leverage against Western nations.
The US Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit challenging Illinois' mail-in voting system, dealing a significant blow to efforts restricting ballot access ahead of the 2024 election.
Bashar al-Assad secures overwhelming victory in Syria's controversial presidential election while Western nations dismiss the process as illegitimate and undemocratic.
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
An examination of the difficult position facing voters who feel politically homeless in the current landscape, where voting Labour feels less like a choice and more like an obligation.
Explosions reported in Damascus as Syrian air defences allegedly intercept Israeli missiles targeting military facilities near the coastal city of Baniyas.
Explosions rock Syrian capital as alleged Israeli missile attack hits building near Iranian embassy, marking significant escalation in regional tensions.
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.
The UN refugee agency warns of a coercive campaign by Syria's government, forcing vulnerable refugees in Lebanon to return to an unsafe homeland, despite ongoing risks and lack of basic services.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad faces mounting criticism for the forced closure of key Sunni mosques in Damascus, a move decried as a blatant attempt to suppress religious freedom and inflame sectarian divisions.
A landmark proposal to extend the voting franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds in UK general elections is gaining momentum in Westminster, sparking a national debate on youth representation and democratic engagement.
MPs are set to debate a historic bill that could extend the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds for UK general elections, a move championed by Labour but facing government opposition.
The UK's elections watchdog is spearheading a new initiative to embed democracy lessons in schools, aiming to educate and empower 16 and 17-year-olds ahead of their new right to vote.