Category : Voting

Danish PM's Left-Wing Bloc Wins Most Seats but Fails to Secure Majority

Denmark's left-wing bloc wins most seats but lacks majority; centrist Moderates become kingmaker.

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Tennis Stars Continue Prize Money Protest at Wimbledon

Top tennis players extend protest for greater share of Grand Slam revenues at Wimbledon, limiting media duties through first week after revenue share stands at 14.4%.

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Commonwealth Monitors Condemn Pakistan Election Failures

Commonwealth report criticises Pakistan's 2024 election, citing restrictions on PTI, media bias, and fundamental rights violations.

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Olivia and Liam Remain Top US Baby Names for Seventh Year

Olivia and Liam top US baby names for seventh straight year in 2025. Charlotte rises to second for girls; Eliana enters top 10. Boys' top four unchanged.

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Tory Voter ID Plan Could Disenfranchise Millions, Critics Warn

Conservative voter ID plan criticised as ineffective and likely to disenfranchise millions, particularly Labour voters, with fraud rates negligible.

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Czechs vote in election that could bring Babiš back to power

Czechs vote in election that could return populist Andrej Babiš to power, with polls favouring his ANO party amid economic discontent.

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Britain Ungovernable Without Democratic Consent, Letter Warns

Letter warns Britain remains ungovernable due to lack of democratic consent, citing Labour's 20% mandate from eligible electorate.

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Voice Architect Reveals Why Australians Voted No

Australia's Voice referendum failed, with First Nations people feeling rejected. The campaign was marked by racism and misinformation, despite a massive Yes volunteer effort.

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The ‘Oxford Study’ Myth Targeting Asian Women in Interracial Relationships

The 'Oxford study' myth used to criticise Asian women in interracial relationships is based on a non-existent academic study, fuelling stereotypes and online harassment.

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California Teen Shrey Parikh Wins National Spelling Bee in Dramatic Tiebreaker

Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker, spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.

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Farage and Bennett Unite to Demand Electoral Reform

Green Party and UKIP leaders deliver 477,000-signature petition to No 10, demanding electoral reform after their parties won 16.4% of votes but only 0.31% of seats.

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Goodreads Readers Rank Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series Among Worst Books Ever

Goodreads users rank Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books among the 10 worst novels, alongside Fifty Shades of Grey and The Da Vinci Code.

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FBI Accused of 'Callous Disregard' in Fulton County Election Raid

Fulton County lawyers accuse FBI of misrepresentations in affidavit for 2020 election records seizure, citing debunked claims and callous disregard.

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NZ Attorney General Warns Electoral Reform Could Breach Human Rights

NZ attorney general warns electoral reform could breach human rights, disenfranchise over 100,000 voters, including Māori and other communities.

12:08

Prince Harry's Ex-Aide Dodges Question on Royal Rift with Four Words

Harry's Ex-Aide Dodges Royal Rift Question

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, former private secretary to Princes William and Harry, refused to discuss the 'Harry issue' in a rare interview, saying he would 'better steer clear' and insisting he is 'very fond' of Harry.

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Young British Jews Embrace Green Party In Voting Shift

British Jewish support for Labour and Conservatives falls to 58%, as Greens and Reform UK gain ground among younger and older voters respectively.

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Caerphilly Byelection Signals Shift in Welsh Voting Patterns

Plaid Cymru's historic byelection win in Caerphilly ends Labour's century-long dominance, with Reform UK close behind, reflecting shifting voter loyalties in Wales.

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4M Teens Turn 18 in 2026; Fewer Than 30% Likely Registered to Vote

4M Teens Turn 18 in 2026; Fewer Than 30% May Be Registered

About 4 million Americans turn 18 in 2026, yet fewer than 30% will be registered to vote by November. Automatic registration at age 18 is urged to protect democracy.

14:52

Gerrymandering Puzzle: Can You Outsmart the System?

Solve a gerrymandering puzzle where the minority colour wins the majority of regions. Interactive grids challenge your map-drawing skills.

18:59

California Bill Would Ban ICE Agents Near Polling Sites

California bill would ban ICE agents from being within 200 feet of polling places to prevent voter intimidation during midterms.

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Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland's First Female President in Landslide

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency with 63% of vote, becoming first female head of state.

12:34

Court Blocks California Attorney General's Bid to Stop Sheriff's Ballot Recount

California appeals court denies attorney general's request to stop Riverside sheriff's recount of 650,000 special-election ballots.

07:21

California Sheriff Seizes More Ballot Materials in Defiance of State Officials

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seizes more ballot materials in a disputed voter fraud investigation, prompting lawsuits from state officials.

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Weekend Voting and Shopping Centre Polling Hubs Trial in UK

UK trials weekend voting and shopping centre polling hubs in four areas for May local elections to improve accessibility.

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Tory Leadership Contest: Under-18s Get to Vote for Next PM

Under-18 Conservative members can vote for the next PM, sparking debate on voting age hypocrisy.

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Scottish Nuclear Reactor Cracks Could Force Evacuation of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Experts Warn

Experts warn that cracks in Scottish nuclear reactors could force evacuation of Glasgow and Edinburgh if a meltdown occurs.

01:47

Union Boss Defends Naming Labor MPs with Zero Voter Talks

Luke Hilakari, Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary, defends naming 23 Labor MPs and candidates for having no voter conversations, warning of withdrawn support if they don't campaign harder.

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