Ancient Roman statues stolen from Syria's museum
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.
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Roman statues stolen from Syria's National Museum
Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.
Kansas mayor investigated after non-citizen votes
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.
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.
Georgia Voting System Issues During Republican Primary
Technical glitches in Georgia's Fulton County during Republican primary voting raise concerns about election integrity and voting system reliability ahead of crucial elections.
Trump's early voting push transforms California 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.
Patel accused of hypocrisy over Syrian refugee policy
Home Secretary faces backlash after reportedly considering UK asylum for Syrian defector while maintaining hardline stance on refugee routes
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.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in Alabama case
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.
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.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Ruling
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.
Syrian regime accused of exploiting missing persons crisis
Damascus faces international condemnation as new reports reveal the Assad government is allegedly manipulating families of missing persons for political leverage against Western nations.
Supreme Court Rejects Illinois Mail-In Ballot Challenge
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.
Assad wins Syria election with 95.1% of vote
Bashar al-Assad secures overwhelming victory in Syria's controversial presidential election while Western nations dismiss the process as illegitimate and undemocratic.
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
The Labour voter's dilemma: When choice isn't a choice
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.
Israeli missiles strike Syrian defence sites near Damascus
Explosions reported in Damascus as Syrian air defences allegedly intercept Israeli missiles targeting military facilities near the coastal city of Baniyas.
Israeli air strike hits Iranian officials in Damascus
Explosions rock Syrian capital as alleged Israeli missile attack hits building near Iranian embassy, marking significant escalation in regional tensions.
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.
UN: Assad Coercing Syrian Refugees to Return from Lebanon
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.
Assad Accused of Sectarian Crackdown with Mosque Closures
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.
Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps
The US Supreme Court blocks Utah's Republican-drawn congressional maps amid allegations of unconstitutional gerrymandering, setting stage for major voting rights showdown.
Nevada and Oregon voters back electoral system overhaul
Nevada and Oregon voters have backed significant changes to their electoral systems, moving towards open primaries and ranked-choice voting in a growing US trend.
NAACP Sues Texas Over 'Discriminatory' Congressional Maps
The NAACP launches a major federal lawsuit against Texas, alleging new congressional maps deliberately dilute Black voting power and violate the Voting Rights Act in a move with national implications.
Trump's Plan to Deploy National Guard to Seize Voting Machines
Explosive new evidence suggests Donald Trump's team schemed to use the US National Guard to seize voting machines and overturn his 2020 election defeat, a bombshell report claims.
UK Parliament Debates Lowering Voting Age to 16
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 Vote on Lowering UK General Election Voting Age to 16
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.
Vote at 16: Electoral Commission Plans School Democracy Drive
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.
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