Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating is falling, with recent polls indicating public dissatisfaction. Voters are losing patience as Takaichi prioritizes conservative legislation, like flag desecration and Imperial Household Law revisions, over pressing cost-of-living issues despite a strong mandate.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion, seeking urgent funding from skeptical lawmakers. The unpopular conflict is a key issue ahead of midterm elections.
Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections by October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term. A new centrist party, Yashar!, is reportedly gaining popularity and has surpassed Netanyahu's Likud party in a recent poll.
A poll shows 17% of Ukrainians see Trump as a friend, while over double that consider him an enemy. Despite negative views of Trump's policies, Ukrainians largely view Americans as friends, highlighting a distinction between leadership and the populace.
A recent survey reveals that while 73% of Ukrainians view Americans as friends, only 17% consider U.S. President Trump a friend, with more seeing him as an enemy or a mix of both. Ukrainians also express low confidence in U.S. negotiation teams and mixed feelings about U.S. global involvement.
Marine Le Pen is the early favorite to win France's 2027 presidential election after an appeals court reduced a ban on holding public office, clearing her to run. Polls show her leading the first round and winning potential runoffs against rivals.
Marine Le Pen faces a crucial appeal court decision today that will determine her eligibility to run for French president. A conviction could bar her from the 2027 race, potentially paving the way for her lieutenant, Jordan Bardella, to stand in her place.
Marine Le Pen's political future and eligibility for the next French presidential election hang in the balance as a Paris appeal court delivers its verdict on Tuesday regarding an embezzlement conviction. The ruling could determine whether she can run, potentially paving the way for her lieutenant, Jordan Bardella, to stand in her place.
Marine Le Pen awaits a Paris appeal court decision on Tuesday regarding an embezzlement conviction that could bar her from running for French president in 2027. The verdict will determine her political future and signal the start of the presidential race.
Nigel Farage is facing new allegations of failing to declare gifts, with reports that a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP has asked for an investigation into the claims.
Gadi Eisenkot's new centrist party, Yashar!, is gaining popularity and challenging Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud ahead of Israeli parliamentary elections. Polls indicate a difficult majority for any camp, with public opinion critical of a recent war involving Iran and the US, which left Israel excluded from ceasefire talks.
Shoko Kawata, Japan's youngest female mayor, has ignited a national discussion by taking maternity leave, a move unprecedented for an incumbent mayor. The decision highlights Japan's struggle with gender equality and outdated work culture, prompting calls for systemic support for working parents.
Liberal MP Tony Pasin suggested cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation to defeat Labor, but senior colleagues like Angus Taylor rejected the idea. One Nation is polling strongly and targeting Labor seats, fueling debate on right-wing cooperation.
Splits emerge in Australia's Liberal Party over cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation. MP Tony Pasin suggested joint targeting of seats, but senior figures like Angus Taylor rejected the idea, emphasizing focus on defeating Labor.
Malta elects a new Parliament with PM Robert Abela's Labour Party leading polls, focusing on economic stability amid energy bill debates exacerbated by the Middle East crisis.
The Green Party of England and Wales is experiencing intense media scrutiny as it rises to second place in UK opinion polls behind Reform UK. Leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish, has adopted a combative approach to coverage, including disputes with The Times over an allegedly antisemitic cartoon and the Daily Mail over coverage of his family. The party has faced allegations of antisemitism against several candidates, including two arrested in Lambeth and one who referred to 'Jewish cockroaches' on social media. Senior Green figures see the media attention as a sign of their growing importance, with polling showing the party in second place behind Reform.
