President Trump endorsed JD Vance for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination in a private White House meeting, though he hasn't settled on a preferred candidate, also considering Marco Rubio.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino retains backing from six countries amid pressure over his future following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, while several major nations withdraw support ahead of the upcoming election.
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US Director of National Intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing marked by his refusal to directly acknowledge Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris, citing intensified Kremlin pressure and the risk of imprisonment. His departure follows his designation as a "foreign agent" and being barred from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections.
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.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio suffered a serious setback in her impeachment trial after the Senate allowed prosecutors to examine key financial records in an unexplained wealth case, potentially jeopardizing her 2028 presidential election prospects.
São Tomé and Príncipe holds a presidential election with 142,000 registered voters. The vote occurs amid a tense political atmosphere and a constitutional crisis, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova running as an independent against four other candidates.
A South Korean football reform committee, co-chaired by Park Ji-sung, has decided to extend the deadline for electing the next Korea Football Association (KFA) president. This move aims to ensure a more transparent process and rebuild public trust following recent resignations and criticism of the KFA's leadership and election system.
شهدت الساعات الأخيرة قبل انعقاد مجلس الشعب السوري نقاشات محتدمة حول تزكية مرشحين لمناصب هيئة الرئاسة، مع تدخل السلطة التنفيذية للضغط على الأعضاء. ورغم نجاح عبد الحميد العواك كرئيس توافقي، أثارت التدخلات استياءً حول استقلالية المجلس.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic party, influencing primary races nationwide. Progressives are leveraging anti-war sentiment and Israel's declining popularity, while moderate candidates face pressure from pro-Israel groups and a growing segment of the electorate concerned about foreign policy and campaign finance.
The Israel-Gaza war is creating deep divisions within the Democratic Party, impacting elections and fueling a progressive movement ahead of the November midterms. Candidates face a "litmus test" on their stance regarding Israel, with polls showing growing Democratic concern over US support for the country.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in a decade during the first half of 2026, with an estimated 1,295 sq km cleared, a 38% drop from last year, according to government figures. This marks a milestone for President Lula da Silva's environmental efforts.
Le procureur général Rémy Heitz a déclaré sur France Inter que tout sera fait pour statuer sur le pourvoi de Marine Le Pen avant le premier tour de la présidentielle. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, quant à lui, est convaincu d'éliminer le candidat RN dès le premier tour en 2027.
Colombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta discusses her new album "Caribenya," her political activism, and her artistic philosophy. She expresses concern over Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate and her desire to create music that resists exploitation and celebrates joy.
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.
The Prosecutor General of the Court of Cassation, Rémy Heitz, stated on France Inter that "everything will be done" to rule on Marine Le Pen's appeal before the first round of the presidential election. Le Pen was convicted in appeal in the case of the parliamentary assistants of the Front National.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has decreed that parliamentary elections will be held on November 28. The elections will include Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, aiming to bolster democratic foundations and complete the electoral process. Presidential election dates will be announced later.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28 in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, ending a nearly 20-year freeze. This move aims to revive the democratic process following the 2006 election that led to a Fatah-Hamas split and comes amidst international calls for reforms.
Marine Le Pen has re-entered France's 2027 presidential race with protégé Bardella, announcing a joint ticket after a court ruling on embezzlement charges kept her eligible. She plans to appeal the one-year house arrest sentence.
Marine Le Pen secured a legal victory reducing her ban from running for office, solidifying her status as a political survivor. She will now run for president alongside her protégé, Jordan Bardella.
Marine Le Pen is running for French president while appealing a conviction, a move that suspends her sentence but risks public perception of guilt. She seeks to avoid presenting herself to voters with a criminal record.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election and will appeal her conviction for embezzling EU funds, which includes a jail sentence and an electronic ankle tag. The appeal to the court of cassation suspends the sentence, allowing her to campaign freely.
Marine Le Pen secured a legal victory, reducing her ban on running for office, though her embezzlement conviction stands. She declared her candidacy for the presidential election, with protégé Jordan Bardella as her prime minister. This marks her fourth presidential bid, facing challenges from legal battles and potential loss to centrist candidates.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, following an appeals court ruling that allows her to run without an electronic ankle tag. The court reduced a ban on her holding office, overturning a previous sentence that would have excluded her.
