Maine Transgender Sports Initiative Halted Due to Invalid Signatures
Maine's transgender sports initiative fails to make ballot due to invalid signatures; Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rules petition short of required threshold.
Category : Elections
Greens Split Over Makerfield Byelection Strategy Amid Right-Wing Pact Calls
Greens debate campaign intensity for Makerfield byelection against Andy Burnham, with fears of aiding Reform UK and calls for restraint from Caroline Lucas.
Ex-Teen Mom Star Abandons Mayoral Run After Date Mix-Up
Farrah Abraham withdrew her Austin mayoral bid after realising the election is in 2028, not 2026, and instead filed for a city council seat.
Apprentice Winner Karishma Vijay Opens Up About Body Insecurities in Emotional Video
Apprentice winner Karishma Vijay shares emotional video about body insecurities and mental health struggles amid career success.
Hanson Tops Poll As Australia's Favourite Politician
Pauline Hanson tops approval ratings ahead of Albanese and Taylor as One Nation edges ahead of Coalition in primary votes.
Meloni Concedes Defeat in Italian Judiciary Reform Referendum
Italian PM Meloni concedes defeat in judiciary referendum; Orbán hosts far-right leaders in Budapest; French local elections boost centre parties.
Infantino Re-Election and $14bn Revenue: Key Takeaways from Fifa Congress
Gianni Infantino announces re-election bid at Fifa congress, with $14bn revenue forecast and controversial rule changes, as Morocco rises in football.
Reform UK Targets Top Labour Ministers In Seat Strategy
Reform UK targets Senedd seats in 2026, buoyed by Trump win and strong July election performance, posing challenge to Labour.
Trump Campaign Targets Pennsylvania as Key to 2024 Victory
Trump campaign focuses on Pennsylvania as key swing state for 2024 election, with rally in Wilkes-Barre and strategies to win white male and persuadable voters.
Michelle Obama Criticises Wealth and Politics in Australia
Michelle Obama criticises wealth and politics in Melbourne speech, saying billionaires are not happy and going low doesn't work.
Reform and Tories Could Prolong Birmingham Bin Strike, Warns Labour Deputy Leader
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell warns Reform and Tories could prolong Birmingham bin strike, urges voters to back Labour in local elections to secure deal.
Democrats to Watch After Primaries: New Faces Emerge
Many Democrats new to national politics won primaries on Tuesday, including an army doctor, Paralympian, and navy veteran.
Tuchel Defends England World Cup Squad Choices, Prioritises Team Over Talent
Thomas Tuchel defends his England World Cup squad, prioritising team spirit and specialists over star talent like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.
Vine Labour Needs Election If Starmer Toppled
Labour could still win next election if Starmer is replaced, says economist Larry Elliott, outlining four conditions for recovery.
Green Candidate Accused of Hypocrisy Over No-Fault Eviction of Labour Rival
Green candidate William Pedley evicts Labour rival Kelly Duddridge via no-fault notice, sparking hypocrisy accusations.
Portugal's Rivals Unite to Keep Far Right Out of Power
Portugal's presidential runoff sees Socialists and conservatives unite to block far-right candidate André Ventura, with polls showing Socialist António José Seguro leading.
London Tube strikes to cause disruption on 2 and 4 June 2026
RMT Tube drivers strike on 2 and 4 June 2026, causing disruption on Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan and Central lines. Elizabeth line and Overground unaffected.
Pauline Hanson Open To Coalition With Liberals And Nationals
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party surges in polls, threatening Coalition and Labor. She signals openness to coalition with Liberals and Nationals.
Reform UK Sweeps Northern England Council Elections, Overturns Decades of Labour Control
Reform UK wins big in northern England council elections, overturning decades of Labour control in Sunderland, Barnsley, and other areas.
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure After Labour's Local Election Losses
Labour faces heavy losses in local elections, with Reform UK gaining ground. Starmer under pressure but no immediate challenge.
Great Sugar Debate: Should UK Make Biscuits and Chocolate Cheaper?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to cut biscuit and chocolate prices, sparking debate over health vs. cost-of-living relief.
Labour Urges Farage to Act Over Reform Candidates' Offensive Posts
Labour calls on Nigel Farage to sack Reform candidates over offensive social media posts, as another party accepts donation from individual who praised Hitler.
Reform UK Scottish Leader Admits Campaign Bumps
Reform UK Scottish leader Malcolm Offord criticised for boasting about six houses, five cars, and six boats in election debate; SNP leader proposes tax return publication.
Farage Pledges ‘Total Culture Shift’ as Reform UK Launches Local Election Campaign
Nigel Farage launches Reform UK's local election campaign, pledging a 'total culture shift' and £700m savings, but faces criticism over tax rises and service cuts.
Angela Rayner Refuses to Rule Out Labour Leadership Bid Amid Infighting
Angela Rayner declines to rule out Labour leadership run, condemns party infighting as 'arrogant tittle-tattle'.
Crypto Tycoon Harborne Reform Uks Mystery Bankroller
Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne has given £22m to Reform UK, making it the most donor-dependent UK party. His motives remain unclear.
Burnham Leadership Bid Raises Big Questions for Labour
Andy Burnham's expected leadership challenge to Keir Starmer could backfire, risking further decline for Labour amid far-right rise and policy doubts.
Aberdeen By-Election Could Boost Badenoch Tories
While Makerfield grabs headlines, a by-election in Aberdeen could see Kemi Badenoch's Tories win due to oil and gas issues, boosting her leadership.
Trooping the Colour: Protests and Flypast for King Charles
King Charles' birthday was celebrated at Trooping the Colour in London, featuring an RAF flypast and balcony appearance, alongside anti-monarchy protests from Republic.
Iran Sets Khamenei Funeral for July Amid Peace Talks
Iran announces funeral for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in July as mediators say a deal to end the war with the US and Israel is close.
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