Wisconsin Elections Commission warns voters that betting on elections they participate in may disqualify ballots, sparking backlash from prediction market company Kalshi, which calls the law 'voter suppression'. Experts raise concerns over election integrity.
Clacton prepares for a byelection after Nigel Farage's resignation, with 34 candidates, including satirist Count Binface, vying for the seat. Locals express frustration with political neglect, economic decline, and media portrayal, yet community spirit and resilience shine through in Jaywick, a deprived yet vibrant part of the constituency.
9 South Korean sports federations, locked out of their Olympic Park offices by election fraud protesters since June 5, appeal to authorities for help to resume operations ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev claims the enemy is spreading false mobilization rumors to destabilize Russia ahead of elections, citing social media campaigns as examples.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge within her party just four months before the November state election, driven by dire polling and internal discontent over her handling of alleged corruption in the Big Build program.
The 2023 midterm elections pose high stakes for Trump's presidency, as a predicted Democratic House majority could lead to two years of investigations and a potential third impeachment, with Decision Desk HQ forecasting a 224-211 Democratic majority.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticizes retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma during India's ODI series against England, emphasizing performance-based selection and reduced speculation around senior players.
Crypto advocacy groups urged Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to the floor before the August recess. The bill faces 60-vote threshold hurdles and remaining disputes over ethics and market structure provisions.
One Nation's surge in popularity in rural Victoria, particularly in Gippsland, threatens the electoral strategies of both the Labor government and the Coalition, with polling suggesting One Nation could attract over a quarter of Victorian voters.
Tony Barry and George Megalogenis discuss Barnaby Joyce's viral moment, its appeal to One Nation's base, and historical precedents for the party's electoral performance, alongside concerns on polling's impact on democracy.
President Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, effective immediately, after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended. Bittu, a former Congress MP who joined BJP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy revealed fast bowler Alzarri Joseph declined selection for the two-Test home series against Pakistan due to undisclosed reasons, despite being picked. Sammy expressed confidence in the available bowling attack for the series starting July 25.
Local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are underway, but face a boycott from the recently outlawed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The dispute centers on 12 regional assembly seats reserved for refugees from India-administered Kashmir, sparking protests and security concerns that have delayed voting in some areas.
Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Pauline Hanson and One Nation continue to pose a significant challenge to Australia's major parties, Labor and the Coalition. Despite controversies over her comments on domestic violence and associations with far-right figures, recent polls show her party's support recovering amidst economic uncertainty.
Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, but the state's Republican Party chairman, Alex Plechash, expressed surprise and slammed Lindell's credentials, citing financial issues, electability concerns, and his past promotion of election conspiracy theories.
England's 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi, setting a new world age record. World champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced poor form, while Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned, impacting the upcoming Fide presidential election in Samarkand.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) will hire a temporary head coach for the men's national team through open recruitment and has formed an election committee to oversee the presidential election. Both positions became vacant after South Korea's World Cup exit, with new rules allowing up to six months for the presidential election.
A Polymarket account linked to convicted fraudster George Cottrell reportedly received $8.8 million in crypto from unidentified sources in 2024, betting it on Donald Trump's election win and making $4.46 million profit. Cottrell has also bankrolled Nigel Farage, raising questions about political funding transparency.
Over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration, challenging Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that tie billions in federal disaster funding to compliance with election and immigration conditions, arguing these violate the U.S. Constitution.
President Macron averted a resignation from his ecological transition minister, Monique Barbut, over a controversial farming bill. The episode exposed deep divisions within his centrist coalition regarding environmental protection and agricultural support, risking their standing in next year's presidential election.
A key ally of CDU leader Friedrich Merz, Saxony premier Michael Kretschmer, has sparked a political debate by suggesting cooperation with the far-right AfD, challenging Merz's firm stance against it ahead of crucial September elections in eastern Germany where the AfD is polling strongly.
CT Group, a lobbying firm co-founded by Lynton Crosby, faces widespread condemnation and calls for transparency after a Guardian investigation revealed it secretly paid journalists for articles favorable to its clients. MPs and transparency campaigners denounce the practice as an "attack on democracy" and demand an overhaul of lobbying regulations.
