The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of violating political funding laws by receiving free polling services and influencing a nomination in return. This ruling can be appealed, and Yoon is currently involved in eight legal cases, including an appeal against a life sentence for insurrection.
Australian politics sees debate on a proposed trust tax for small businesses, the rollout of digital traveler declarations, concerns over public broadcaster bias against Israel, new standards for universities on antisemitism, discussions on returning ISIS fighters, and polling shifts for One Nation.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's right-wing populism is surging in Australian polls, while the progressive Greens party sees its support flatline. This analysis explores why the Greens are failing to connect with voters and suggests strategies for their improvement.
One Nation's surge in Australian polls, from 6% to first/second in some, complicates election predictions. The party's support base shift from traditional Labor/Coalition voters creates uncertainty in preference flows, a key factor in Australia's preferential voting system.
Global institutional investors are increasing their yuan operations, with Hong Kong serving as a key infrastructure hub. Diversification is the main driver for yuan allocation, with most investors planning to increase holdings in the next one to two years.
Germany's far-right AfD party, currently leading in polls, reaffirmed its ambition to govern the country at its national convention in Erfurt. Co-leader Alice Weidel was re-elected, and her supporters secured key positions on the new federal board, signaling a continued hardline strategy and strengthening the party's far-right wing.
Germany's far-right AfD party, currently leading in polls, reaffirmed its ambition to govern at its national convention in Erfurt. Co-leader Alice Weidel was re-elected, and her supporters gained influence on the new federal board, suggesting a continued hardline strategy.
Following Pauline Hanson's speech attacking multiculturalism, climate action, the UN, and the ABC/SBS, her poll numbers have stalled. Even One Nation supporters are reportedly concerned about her policy offerings. Guardian Australia and Essential Media discuss the impact of her pitch.
New polls suggest a ceiling for One Nation, while Labor's slight recovery shifts assumptions about the government's reform agenda. The Prime Minister and Treasurer are signaling a readiness to accelerate reform, viewing it as an antidote to populism and addressing "legitimate concerns" of frustrated voters.
An abuse survivor feels betrayed after his trial was aborted due to the Christian Brothers' financial issues. A poll shows Australians reject some One Nation policies. Australia's women's cricket team reached the T20 World Cup final.
Coalition MPs have been instructed to "stay the course" and focus on their own policies and criticisms of Labor, rather than directly addressing Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, according to leaked talking points. The strategy aims to differentiate the Coalition from both Labor and One Nation by highlighting perceived risks of the latter two.
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has recommended new laws to police behaviour at polling booths after last year's federal election, citing "assaults on democracy" by third parties like the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and Advance. The Coalition dismissed the findings as a "hyper-partisan witch hunt."
Keiko Fujimori has won Peru's presidential runoff by a slim margin against Roberto Sanchez, vowing to restore "order and hope." The victory marks a win for the Latin American right amid concerns over rising crime and political instability.
Keiko Fujimori, Peru's conservative president-elect, narrowly won the election, becoming the first woman popularly elected to the presidency. She vowed to restore "order and hope" to a country facing organized crime and political instability, marking her fourth attempt and her family's return to power.
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh suggests the party may need a rebrand to win back voters, as the Coalition hits a new polling low of 17% in Newspoll, with Labor leading at 33% and One Nation at 29%.
New Caledonia holds provincial elections with high security amid tensions over its status with France, determining the balance of power for upcoming negotiations.
TikTok influencer Paigelynne Gonyea was visited by ICE agents at a Syracuse polling station on Election Day. The agents claimed she doxxed an ICE officer, but Gonyea denies this, stating her post was protected free speech. Civil liberties experts are concerned about the agents' actions.
A new UK prime minister, potentially Andy Burnham, faces a dilemma: call an early election for a personal mandate, risking Labour seats against Reform UK, or govern without one, risking accusations of illegitimacy. Past leaders' experiences highlight the gamble.
Exclusive polling reveals a generation of young Britons, locked out of the 2016 EU referendum, now believe Brexit has failed. A majority of 18- to 28-year-olds would vote to rejoin the EU, with 60% favoring rejoining and 81% in a hypothetical second referendum.
Keir Starmer, elected UK Prime Minister with promises to fix 14 years of Conservative damage, has been removed from office after just two years. Despite a polished appearance, widespread anger and disappointment have led to his downfall, making him the most disliked PM in modern polling history.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a flamboyant US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.66% of the vote. His victory signals a hard-right shift, promising an "iron fist" against drug-running groups and improved relations with Washington.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a US-backed lawyer, narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.65% of the vote. He promised to fight drug-running guerrilla groups. His rival, Ivan Cepeda, is challenging the results.
A survey by the Fair Tax Foundation reveals 67% of Britons want higher digital services taxes on global tech giants like Meta and Google to increase their UK tax contributions. The UK's 2% digital services tax, introduced in 2020, raised £800m in 2024-25 but faces criticism and US opposition.
