Police are investigating an alleged break-in at a Seoul ballot-counting center, the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, after three unidentified individuals reportedly entered the facility on June 7. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests calling for a rerun of the June 3 local elections due to ballot shortages.
Voters in South Australia are receiving fines for not voting, despite having cast ballots during the recent state election. The Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) has issued infringement notices to residents who voted early, leading to confusion and frustration. This comes amid a review into the election's disorganization and the resignation of the Electoral Commissioner.
The London Marathon will be staged over two days in April 2027, allowing a record 100,000 runners to participate and raise an estimated £150m for charity. The expanded event, dubbed "the Double," aims to provide a significant social and economic benefit to the UK.
South Korea's National Election Commission's fact-finding committee recommended a criminal probe into its former chief and other officials over systemic failures causing ballot shortages in recent local elections. The committee called for a sweeping overhaul of the NEC.
Seoul: A fact-finding committee investigating ballot shortages in recent local elections has called for a criminal probe into the former chief of the National Election Commission (NEC), citing a "total failure" in election management. The committee also recommended a sweeping overhaul of the NEC.
A proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires in California has qualified for the November ballot after gaining enough signatures. The measure, backed by SEIU-UHW, aims to fund strained public services and has sparked debate and opposition from tech moguls.
A special election in Makerfield, northwest England, could determine the future of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Labour's Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading candidate and is expected to challenge Starmer for party leadership if he wins the seat.
South Korea's National Assembly has approved a 45-day parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during the recent local elections. An 18-member committee will probe the causes of the shortages reported at over a dozen polling stations.
Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections, marred by ballot paper shortages, continued for the 14th day at a Seoul ballot counting site. The National Election Commission apologized but stated shortages do not warrant a rerun. Separately, a man was apprehended after brandishing a weapon near the site.
South Korea's National Assembly will begin a 45-day parliamentary probe into a ballot shortage that affected over two dozen polling stations during the recent local elections. The investigation, agreed upon by the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party, will focus on the National Election Commission and its regional offices.
A protest in Seoul over ballot shortages during local elections disrupted national sports teams and highlighted shared responsibility among political leaders, police, and election authorities. Protesters blocked access to a public facility, impacting athletes preparing for international competitions, while police response and political inaction drew criticism.
South Korea's government and ruling party will not tolerate illegal acts by protesters demanding a rerun of local elections due to ballot shortages, vowing a stern response while also seeking peaceful resolutions and electoral reform.
Un giudice di Medellín ha emesso un'ingiunzione contro il presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro, ordinandogli di non usare risorse della sua carica per la campagna elettorale. Il divieto riguarda anche il suo account X e resterà in vigore fino alla chiusura dei seggi.
Police plan to investigate a woman who staged a solo blockade of a Seoul gymnasium used as a ballot-counting center for local elections. The woman prevented sports officials from entering the facility for two hours on Tuesday, demanding preservation of ballots and ballot boxes. Protesters have been rallying at the gymnasium for 13 days over ballot paper shortages.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is set to file election petitions over a ballot shortage in the June 3 local elections. The party may file in up to nine races, sparking internal criticism and debate over the necessity and aims of the petitions.
Police in Seoul plan to investigate a woman who staged a solo blockade of a gymnasium used for ballot counting during the June 3 local elections. She prevented sports officials from entering for two hours, demanding ballot preservation.
A cinque giorni dal ballottaggio presidenziale in Colombia, i sondaggi indicano una sfida serrata tra Abelardo de la Espriella e Iván Cepeda. Alcune rilevazioni danno in vantaggio il candidato conservatore, altre il suo avversario, con differenze territoriali e generazionali marcate.
The National Election Commission secured a budget of 14.5 billion won for ballot printing for the 6/3 local elections but only spent 8.2 billion won, printing half the planned volume. Contract prices and execution details varied significantly by region, with some areas like Songpa-gu, Seoul, facing ballot shortages due to higher-than-budgeted printing costs.
Chances for California's proposed 5% billionaire tax to appear on the November ballot have dropped significantly, with Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly pushing to block it. The tax, backed by a healthcare union, targets about 200 individuals with over $1 billion in net worth.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party agreed Tuesday to launch a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission (NEC) due to ballot shortages during recent local elections.
알래스카 선거관리국이 현직 상원의원과 이름이 같은 동명이인 댄 설리번의 상원의원 선거 출마를 불허했다. 선관위는 유권자 혼란과 투표 공정성 훼손을 이유로 들었으나, 참정권 침해라는 반발도 나온다.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed Tuesday to deal sternly with illegal acts by protesters demanding a rerun of local elections due to ballot shortages. Protesters have been blocking access to a Seoul gymnasium for 12 days, restricting entry for sports officials.
A private Signal chat involving billionaires like Sergey Brin and Marc Andreessen, who discussed strategies to combat California's proposed 5% wealth tax, has been revealed. Their efforts, including backing candidates and attempting to buy signature-gathering companies, have largely failed, with the tax measure polling strongly and legislative action pending.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party agreed to a 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission regarding ballot shortages during recent local elections. The probe will be voted on Thursday, with the PPP chairing the special committee.
