Greater Manchester mayoral election: seven candidates
Polls suggest Labour's Bev Craig may win the July 31 election after Andy Burnham became PM. Seven candidates are standing.
Category : Elections
Burnham Under Fire for Plan to Join Greens at Rally
Andy Burnham faces Labour backlash for attending a progressive rally with Greens and Lib Dems, amid antisemitism concerns and local election tensions.
Candidate Sues To Stop Trump Airport Renaming
Democratic candidate Victoria Doyle sues to stop renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, citing unconstitutionality and pending litigation.
Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female President in Landslide Victory
Claudia Sheinbaum wins Mexico's presidency with landslide victory, becoming first female president and first Jewish leader. Morena party nears supermajority.
Japan's Conservatives Secure Landslide Election Victory
Japan's LDP-led coalition wins landslide election, giving PM Sanae Takaichi a supermajority, boosting her agenda but raising market and China concerns.
Farrer by-election: Independent Michelle Milthorpe insists she's no 'bush teal'
Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe, a teacher and abuse survivor advocate, contests Farrer by-election against One Nation, insisting she's not a 'teal'.
Norway's Labour Party Holds Narrow Lead in Early Count
Norway's Labour Party leads in early election count, securing 89 seats despite a surge in support for the populist right-wing Progress Party.
Supreme Court Allows California to Use New Congressional Map
US Supreme Court rules California can use new congressional map, handing Democrats a boost in midterm elections.
Nikkei Surges After Takaichi's Landslide Victory
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumps 4.7% after PM Takaichi's party secures supermajority, Asian markets rally.
Matt Goodwin to Stand for Reform UK in By-Election
Matt Goodwin, the right-wing commentator, stands for Reform UK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with an elusive campaign and controversies.
Greiner Warns Liberal Executive Over Burying Election Review
Former NSW premier Nick Greiner warned the Liberal federal executive that suppressing a review of the 2025 election defeat would cause backlash.
Péter Magyar Wins Historic Hungary Election as Orbán Concedes
Hungary's opposition Tisza party wins election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, with EU leaders celebrating the result.
William and Kate mark 15th anniversary with new family photo
William and Kate share a new family photo to mark their 15th wedding anniversary, amid reflections on challenging times including Kate's cancer diagnosis.
Your Party Targets Urban Areas with Large Muslim Populations for Local Elections
Your Party targets urban areas with large Muslim populations for local elections, backing 250 independent candidates in key Labour strongholds.
No 10 Rejects ‘Dictator’ Claims Over Delay to Mayoral Elections
Downing Street rejects 'dictator' claims after four mayoral elections postponed to 2028, sparking cross-party criticism.
Billionaire Activist Tom Steyer Enters California Governor Race
Tom Steyer, billionaire environmental activist, announces run for California governor, focusing on affordability crisis.
Trump shares 37-year-old letter from Yankees owner Steinbrenner urging presidential run
Trump shares 1989 letter from Yankees owner Steinbrenner urging him to run for president, citing his appearance on Morton Downey Jr. show.
Labour urges Reform by-election candidate to reject Tommy Robinson’s backing
Labour demands Reform candidate Matt Goodwin reject Tommy Robinson's backing; Greens launch candidate to stop Reform in Gorton and Denton by-election.
Pediatrician Annie Andrews Aims to Unseat Darline Graham
Dr Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, runs for Senate in SC after Lindsey Graham's death, now facing his sister Darline. Her mission remains the same.
Monica Lennon enters Scottish Labour leadership race
Monica Lennon is the first to enter the Scottish Labour leadership contest after Anas Sarwar quit, warning the party needs radical change or faces oblivion.
Zelenskyy Seeks Details of Putin's May 9 Ceasefire Proposal
Zelenskyy demands US clarification on Putin's May 9 ceasefire proposal as Russian attacks kill one in Dnipro and wound 20 in Odesa.
Six UK Firms Including Car Maker and TV Manufacturer Enter Administration
Six UK companies including a car parts maker, TV manufacturer, and EV charger firm have entered administration amid rising costs and falling footfall.
How Young Hungarians Orchestrated Orbán’s Defeat with Music and Protest
Young Hungarians, who never knew life without Orbán, led protests with music, chants and raves, helping elect pro-EU candidate Péter Magyar.
Trump Nominates Hospitality Executive with Yosemite Trademark Dispute to Lead National Park Service
Trump nominates Scott Socha to lead National Park Service; conservation groups criticise his lack of conservation experience and his firm's Yosemite trademark lawsuit.
Trump Unveils New Air Force One, a Converted Qatari 747
Trump unveils temporary Air Force One, a Qatari-gifted 747, sparking controversy over gift limits and conversion costs.
Hungary to limit prime ministers to eight years in office, warding off Viktor Orbán comeback
Hungary's new government proposes an eight-year term limit for PMs, barring Viktor Orbán from returning, and moves to dissolve controversial bodies.
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York Mayor in Landmark Victory
34-year-old Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election, defeating Andrew Cuomo.
Immigrant Kids Risk Losing Lawyers After Trump Aid Cuts
More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children face losing legal representation after federal funding cuts, advocates warn, with mass deportations feared.
Douglas Alexander Keeps Scottish Secretary Job Under Burnham
Douglas Alexander has retained his position as Scottish Secretary under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, despite a cabinet purge and criticism over his role in Scottish Labour's poor Holyrood election result.
Merseyside MPs in Burnham's Cabinet: Key Roles
Knowsley MP Anneliese Midgley appointed Chief Whip and Wallasey MP Angela Eagle named Environment Secretary in Andy Burnham's new cabinet, marking significant Merseyside representation.
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