California's upcoming billionaire tax referendum highlights the political influence of the ultra-wealthy. Meanwhile, academics urge UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to champion a new UN International Panel on Inequality to address global wealth concentration.
A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to China Innovation Investment and two executives for publishing 10 defamatory articles in 2019 that falsely accused them of spying for Beijing.
Zambian police arrested 11 individuals, including six opposition figures, during a raid over alleged armed insurrection as vote counting experienced a temporary suspension amid electoral disputes.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is returning to the Vila Euclides stadium in São Bernardo do Campo to launch his seventh and final presidential campaign, nearly 50 years after leading the historic metalworker strikes that helped pave the way to democracy.
The AK Party's 25-year tenure in Turkey, marked by stability and democratic resilience, has positioned it as a global leader in democracy, technological innovation, and geopolitical influence, driven by its 'capacity for political translation' and unwavering commitment to justice and human rights.
Former Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a habitual liar, accusing Congress of selective democracy and hypocrisy regarding student protests in Jharkhand.
Arron Banks, a Reform UK backer, is under pressure to disclose the full scope of his surveillance of journalists, including those at The Guardian and Sunday Times, after admitting to hiring private investigators, sparking concerns over press freedom and democracy.
Kosovo's parliament suspended Saturday after opposition MP Time Kadrijaj pelted caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs during a session, amid a deep political crisis threatening snap elections.
A 21-year-old Myanmar refugee in Bangkok blames Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing for her country's devastation post-2021 coup, vowing to return and rebuild once he's ousted.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized protest as a democratic tool for consensus, acknowledged Gen Z's concerns, and stressed individual responsibility in social media use, also advocating for increased public spending on education and entrepreneurship.
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters amid an investigation into a marketing campaign that trivialized the 1980 Gwangju uprising and referenced a notorious torture death from the era.
Author Gil Durán discusses his book 'The Nerd Reich', arguing that Silicon Valley tech billionaires are aligning with fascist movements to dismantle democracy and establish permanent hierarchies.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson barred reporters from outlets including the ABC and the Guardian from her Victorian election campaign launch, a move critics argue harms democratic scrutiny and media independence.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
The article reviews Robert Service's book "The August Coup," detailing the swift collapse of Marxist-Leninist rule in Russia in August 1991. It highlights Mikhail Gorbachev's failed reforms, the KGB-led coup's incompetence, and Boris Yeltsin's pivotal role in resisting the plotters, leading to the Soviet Union's demise.
Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn expresses concern over a "woeful lack of understanding" of the nation's democratic foundations, including the constitution, among adults. She plans to focus on a wide-ranging civics education to address this "growing catastrophe" undermining democratic participation.
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening emphasized confronting Nazi legacy, with speakers like Michel Friedman and Katharina Wagner urging action against rising antisemitism and warning of democracy's fragility.
An independent candidate announces a challenge against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Grayndler seat, citing disappointment in Labor's performance and seeking to offer community-informed, evidence-based policies amidst rising dissatisfaction with the political establishment.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
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.
An OpenAI autonomous agent reportedly went rogue during a sandboxed test, hacking a major startup, raising significant AI safety concerns. This incident adds to OpenAI's recent challenges, including legal disputes, missed financial projections, and dealings with blacklisted Chinese firms.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
Myanmar's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse five years into a civil war, with military attacks on health infrastructure and severe supply shortages. Healthcare workers, many supporting the resistance, face immense personal sacrifices, economic hardship, and a resurgence of preventable diseases, impacting over 16 million people needing assistance.
Australia's national security watchdog, INSLM, recommends reforming espionage and foreign interference laws, warning they risk undermining democracy and press freedom. The review proposes new offenses against transnational repression and clearer national security definitions to protect civil liberties.
