With over 60 million female voters in Uttar Pradesh, political parties like BJP and SP are aggressively targeting women through welfare schemes and cash transfer promises ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, recognizing their decisive role in recent polls.
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold presidential elections despite the ongoing war, citing the need for democratic renewal. Analysts warn that security risks and constitutional bans make such a vote unfeasible.
The Guardian Weekly examines Nigel Farage's recent byelection win in Clacton amid ongoing financial scrutiny, alongside reports on Russian military mobilization, bat diseases in Canada, the evolution of the weekend, and international diplomatic concerns.
Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant linked to Javier Milei and Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for allegedly ordering a shooting against his girlfriend, lawyer Nadia Beller.
Activist Beto Coral was arrested and detained by US authorities after protesting against Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Florida. Coral alleges mistreatment in detention before his voluntary departure from the US.
Downing Street will not include a universal domestic cap on political donations in the elections bill returning on Sept. 2, despite pressure from Labour MPs to curb big-money backers of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Shasta County election official Clint Curtis plans to hire convicted election-interference felon Tina Peters as a deputy or consultant, drawing swift criticism from local officials and lawmakers.
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile plans to challenge the presidential election results in court following incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's victory. The election was marred by irregularities, arrests, and transparency concerns.
Former NBC NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won Minnesota's US Senate Republican primary, securing the party nomination and setting up a general election face-off against lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan.
Bangladesh holds its first contested presidential election in 35 years, pitting BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir against opposition nominee Oli Ahmad.
Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to Vladimir Zelensky's office, stated that holding elections in Ukraine is currently impossible due to ongoing hostilities, occupied territories, and citizen displacement, responding to former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov's call for a vote.
Violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa forces thousands to flee amid crumbling infrastructure, widespread poverty, and declining support for the ruling ANC ahead of upcoming local elections.
Primary election results trickle in across Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming. President Trump postpones a 50% Canadian import tariff by three days, aiming to resume the Keystone pipeline. Meta's high-stakes antitrust trial begins, and economists analyze AI's impact on recent college graduate hiring.
Amid sustained pressure from Brussels and Washington, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has made recent gestures toward Ukraine and the West, prompting questions about whether Belgrade is shifting away from its traditional ties with Moscow.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has emerged as a political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for wartime elections that immediately triggered intense backlash across the political spectrum over risks of national disunity.
Progressive Democrats are scoring primary upsets against heavily funded establishment rivals, signaling a historic decline for corporate Democrats as working-class voters demand economic relief and reject corporate money in politics.
Yupeng Sun, a Chinese national living in Massachusetts, was arrested for allegedly submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 US presidential election while impersonating another Chinese national, and later reporting him to authorities.
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, calls for wartime elections, posing a direct political challenge to President Zelenskyy amid a wartime governance crisis.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces intensified opposition after firing COO Kevin Lamour over his criticism of a World Cup sell-off plan. The Israel Football Association has officially withdrawn its support for Infantino's re-election, joining other Uefa members.
Fairshake-affiliated PAC Protect Progress has spent over $2 million on ads opposing Florida Democratic congressional candidate Oliver Gilbert. The move marks a significant intervention in a primary where digital asset policy had not previously been a central issue.
Lawyers for 29 US states opened a landmark trial in Oakland, California, accusing Meta of knowingly designing addictive Instagram features that harm children. Meta denies the claims, arguing evidence is cherry-picked and the financial demands are excessive.
Internal Green Party research indicates that up to 50 Labour MPs could lose their seats at the next election if the government approves new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing voter demand for urgent climate action.
Campaigning has officially commenced in Nigeria for the January 16 presidential election. Incumbent President Bola Tinubu seeks a second term against rivals Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, while voters grapple with severe inflation and widespread insecurity.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated former national security official Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will face Republican Ashley Moody in November. Meanwhile, Byron Donalds and David Jolly won their respective gubernatorial primaries.
