Trump-backed Asfura wins Honduras election after delayed count
Nasry 'Tito' Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, declared president of Honduras after a month-long count. The result, with a 28,000-vote margin, is contested. Read the full story.
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Mamdani's Inaugural Committee Includes Ms. Rachel and Stars
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani names his inaugural committee, featuring children's influencer Ms. Rachel and actress Cynthia Nixon. The team will organise the January 1st event and advise on early policy.
Myanmar's Junta Holds Widely Condemned Election
Myanmar's military junta begins a heavily restricted national election, denounced as a sham by critics and global bodies. Voting starts 28 Dec amid civil war and repression.
Gaetz Forecasts Democrats Win House, Vance Wins Presidency
Ex-Republican Matt Gaetz predicts Democrats will take the House in 2028, leading to a Trump 'shutdown' and a JD Vance presidency. He also made explosive claims about Israeli involvement in allegations against him.
NYC's First Lady Rama Duwaji on Her 'Surreal' New Role
Rama Duwaji, the artist set to become NYC's First Lady, graces The Cut's cover, calling the role 'surreal' and revealing how she met Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Hinge. Read the exclusive interview.
Student leader shot in Bangladesh pre-election violence
Prominent student and labour organiser Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar shot in Khulna. Attack follows deadly unrest triggered by another leader's murder, raising fears for February elections.
Bangladesh student leader shot in Khulna attack
A prominent student organiser in Bangladesh has been shot in a daylight attack, escalating political violence ahead of February's election. Read the latest on the unrest.
Trump Critic George Conway Runs for Congress
Prominent Trump critic George Conway has filed paperwork to run for Congress in New York as a Democrat. Discover his political shift and the crowded race for Manhattan's 12th district.
George Conway enters crowded New York House race
Prominent Trump critic George Conway has filed to run for Congress in New York as a Democrat, joining a crowded field including JFK's grandson. Read the latest on this key race.
Lib Dems: Election delay breaches voters' rights
The Liberal Democrats accuse Labour of unlawfully postponing local elections, breaching voters' rights, but cannot confirm their own councils will hold votes. Read the full story.
Trump threatens to 'fire' Don Jr at Turning Point USA event
Donald Trump threatened to 'fire' his son during a live call at the Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix. Don Jr declared the Republican Party is over, replaced by the 'America First' movement.
MAGA Figures Gather at Turning Point Conference in Arizona
Key figures from the MAGA movement, including Donald Trump Jr. and Steve Bannon, addressed a Turning Point USA conference in Arizona, criticising the Biden administration and promoting a conservative agenda. Read the full report.
Reform UK Support Dips as Polls Show Party Losing Air
Nigel Farage's Reform UK sees its poll lead shrink amid scandals and scrutiny. Analysis suggests the party's surge may be deflating, drawing parallels with past political shooting stars. Read the full story.
Rand Paul Refuses to Back JD Vance for 2028 Presidency
Senator Rand Paul draws ideological line against Vice President JD Vance, rejecting him as the GOP's future nominee and highlighting a deep split over trade and taxes within the Republican Party.
Watchdog: No Investigation into Farage's Clacton Spending
The Electoral Commission will not probe Nigel Farage's general election spending in Clacton, dismissing Labour's calls for an investigation. Read the full details.
Spanish Ruling Party Loses Key Regional Election
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's PSOE loses power in Extremadura after 40 years, a major blow to his coalition government. Analysis of the political earthquake and its national implications.
MAGA Star Elise Stefanik Quits Congress and Governor Race
Elise Stefanik, once a top Trump ally, retires from Congress and abandons her New York governor bid after a series of political humiliations. Discover the inside story of her downfall.
Centrist Tories may vote Labour to stop Farage, says analysis
New analysis reveals a potential surge in cross-party tactical voting, with some Conservatives considering backing Labour to prevent Nigel Farage's Reform UK from gaining power. Discover the shifting political blocs.
Stefanik drops NY governor bid, exits Congress
Republican Elise Stefanik ends campaign for New York governor and will not seek re-election, citing family priorities. Read the full story on her political exit.
Stefanik drops out of NY governor race, retires from Congress
Republican star Elise Stefanik withdraws from New York's gubernatorial contest and will not seek re-election, citing family priorities. Read the full story on her surprising political exit.
Local elections delayed to 2027, sparking democratic concerns
The government is postponing May's local elections, with some councils unchanged for seven years. Critics call it a democratic outrage that could hinder Reform UK's momentum. Read the full analysis.
Rove warns of 2026 'bloodbath' for Republicans over Trump errors
Republican strategist Karl Rove warns President Trump's mistakes, including comments on Rob Reiner's death, could lead to a disastrous 2026 midterm election for the party. Read the full analysis.
Turning Point USA's Kirk Backs Vance for 2028 White House Bid
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, endorses Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election. Her support comes as MAGA factions feud over the legacy of her slain husband, Charlie Kirk. Read the full story.
MAGA Succession Plan for Vance & Kirk Revealed
Exclusive: A detailed MAGA succession plan would have seen JD Vance run for President in 2028 with Charlie Kirk as VP, before Kirk took the top job. Read the full story.
US Candidate's Site Disappears After Endorsement Photo Error
A Democratic congressional hopeful's campaign site went offline after mistakenly using the wrong photo for an endorsement. The gaffe drew sharp criticism from opponents. Read the full story.
No Police Probe into Reform UK's Clacton Election Spending
Essex Police will not investigate claims Reform UK overspent on Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton, citing a statutory time limit. The party denies any wrongdoing.
Local Elections Could Be Delayed in 63 Council Areas
The government is consulting 63 council areas on postponing local elections until 2027, citing reorganisation pressures. Opposition accuses Labour of being 'scared of voters'. Read the full story.
Labour accused of 'running scared' over election delays
Keir Starmer faces accusations of undermining democracy as Labour invites 63 councils to postpone local elections. Critics say the move, affecting 10 million voters, is a political ploy to limit losses. Read the full story.
DNC Reverses Pledge to Release 2024 Election Loss Report
The Democratic National Committee has backtracked on a promise to publicly release an analysis of its 2024 electoral defeat. Discover the key findings and the internal party concerns driving this decision.
Democrats reverse course on 2024 election loss report
The Democratic National Committee has backtracked on a pledge to publicly release its analysis of the 2024 defeat. Discover the key findings and the internal debate.
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