Colombia's presidential election is heavily influenced by the escalating internal conflict, with candidates offering starkly different approaches to tackling violence. Issues of insecurity, extortion, and displacement are paramount for voters.
짐바브웨 하원이 대통령 선거를 직선제에서 의회 간선제로 변경하고 임기를 5년에서 7년으로 연장하는 개헌안을 통과시켰습니다. 야권은 국민투표 없는 개헌은 위헌이라며 반발하고 있습니다.
Far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is leading in polls ahead of Colombia's run-off election. A former defense lawyer, his radical security proposals, including mega-prisons and aerial fumigation, draw comparisons to Trump and Bukele, potentially marking a significant shift in Colombian politics.
Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament approved a bill extending presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Mnangagwa to stay until 2030 and potentially scrapping direct presidential elections. The bill now moves to the senate.
Zimbabwean lawmakers have approved a bill to replace direct presidential elections with a vote by parliament. Supporters claim it promotes policy continuity, while opponents fear it weakens democracy and entrenches the ruling party's power.
Colombia is holding a presidential run-off on June 21 between left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda and far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The candidates offer starkly different visions for the country's future, with Cepeda advocating for continuity and de la Espriella promising a break from establishment politics.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva warned former U.S. President Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's upcoming presidential election. Trump criticized Brazil over judicial actions against allies of former President Bolsonaro, including the conviction of Eduardo Bolsonaro. Lula stated that Brazil's elections are its own business.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has cautioned US President Donald Trump against interfering in Brazil's upcoming presidential elections, stating that elections are a domestic issue. The warning comes after both leaders attended the G7 summit, where Trump made comments about Brazil's political climate and the legal troubles of the Bolsonaro family.
Rupert Murdoch reportedly told Donald Trump that JD Vance has "potential to be great" while Marco Rubio is "brilliant," favoring Rubio during a 2028 presidential election discussion. The excerpt from "Regime Change" highlights a complex relationship between Trump and Murdoch, and internal party divisions over potential successors.
Colombian far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed "the Tiger", has surprisingly won the first round of the presidential election with 43.7% of the vote. He has declared his support for Donald Trump and promises a "iron fist" policy. The second round is scheduled for June 21.
France's Europe minister, Benjamin Haddad, accused the far-right National Rally party of hypocrisy on migration policies, calling their stance a "big fraud" as the country gears up for a significant presidential election. Haddad criticized the party's shifting positions on EU migration regulations, highlighting their eventual support for measures they initially opposed.
A year before the presidential election, LFI is pressing the government to act on foreign interference. The Prime Minister will meet with political parties on Thursday to discuss this threat, a subject on which several opposition parties, including La France insoumise, are sounding the alarm.
JD Vance, a leading contender for the next US presidential election, stated that he will decide whether to run for president after the November midterm elections, after consulting with his wife. Vance, who is considered a next-generation leader within the Republican Party, mentioned that he has not yet discussed his decision with former President Trump.
Elon Musk's $1.1 trillion net worth dwarfs historical figures and fictional characters, but the real story is SpaceX's potential to build the next economy. Its valuation suggests a future beyond launch services, encompassing orbital construction, asteroid mining, and space habitats, akin to Amazon Web Services for space.
Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez has proposed a joint recount of all ballots to his right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori, as they are neck-and-neck with 98.30% of votes counted. Fujimori leads by approximately 3,500 votes. Sánchez also suggested annulling votes from Argentina, a proposal rejected by Fujimori's running mate.
Johan Eliasch was ousted as FIS president, with accusations surfacing that the IOC interfered in the election. Eliasch reportedly complained to the IOC Ethics Commission about alleged interference in a previous election for the Winter Olympic Federations (WOF) presidency, which he lost to Jae-youl Kim. The IOC has not explicitly denied or confirmed these allegations.
France faces 'heavy threats' of foreign interference in the 2027 presidential election, with potential targets including the entire political class. Officials are proposing new legal measures and stricter penalties to combat online manipulation and propaganda.
French PM Sébastien Lecornu warned of significant foreign interference risks in the 2027 presidential election, citing "heavy threats" and "digital mercenary" operations observed during municipal elections. He called for cross-party consensus on new legal procedures and tougher penalties.
Peru's presidential election remains tight, with leftist Roberto Sánchez leading right-wing Keiko Fujimori by just 7,300 votes out of over 27 million cast. With 97.8% of ballots counted, Sánchez has 50.020% to Fujimori's 49.980%. Votes from Peruvians abroad, still being tallied, favor Fujimori.
Peru's presidential election remains tight with Roberto Sánchez (left) leading Keiko Fujimori (right) by 19,800 votes with 95.9% counted. Final results delayed until mid-July due to mandatory recounts of inconsistent ballot stations.
Japanese PM Takaichi denies allegations of using anonymous social media accounts to smear opponents during the LDP election, where she became the first female PM and appointed Koizumi as defence minister.
Donald Trump walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after making false claims about the 2020 US presidential election being rigged, falsely accusing the California gubernatorial race of being rigged, and facing questions about funding for January 6 insurrectionists.
Peruvians vote in presidential election runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez amid rising crime and political instability
Peru's presidential election sees Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez competing, with insecurity and crime as top voter concerns, fueled by extortion and homicides.
