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Far-right AfD projected to win German regional election but may fall short of majority

The AfD would need an absolute majority to be able to overcome the so-called ‘firewall’ of mainstream parties’ refusal to work with them

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Analysis - 65 years after the Berlin Wall was built, Germany's east-west scars help feed a rising far-right party - January 1, 1970

Decades after the Berlin Wall fell, observers see deep-seated regional grievances and feelings of second-class citizenship driving a surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

CBC News - World - 14 minutes ago

Germany's AFD could become 1st far-right party to hold state power since WWII. What could that mean?

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party is soaring in popularity in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. It could form government in an upcoming regional election and become the first far-right party to hold state power in the country since the Second World War.

CBC News - World - 14 minutes ago

German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections -- Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.5%.

BBC News - World - 27 minutes ago

AfD set for landslide victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt election – exit polls

The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany party is projected to win the regional elections in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt with 44.5% of the vote, according to exit polls

Russia Today - World - 28 minutes ago

AfD set for landslide victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt election – exit polls -- The right-wing party is in first place with 44.5% of the vote, according to preliminary data, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU trailing behind at 18.5%

The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany party is projected to win the regional elections in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt with 44.5% of the vote, according to exit polls

Russia Today - US News - 28 minutes ago

AfD Wins Key German Regional Election, Exit Polls Show

The right-wing party ​scored a historic win ‌in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, exit polls say, but it’s unclear if it will be able to form government.

Epoch Times - World - 29 minutes ago

FAR-RIGHT ON BRINK OF STATE POWER

An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 37 minutes ago

Far-right AfD party has big lead in Germany regional election, exit polls suggest

The election could see Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the first far-right party ⁠to take power at a state level since World War Two.

NBC News - Top Stories - 41 minutes ago

German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.5%.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Far-right AfD wins vote in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state: Exit polls

The party hails 'historic' result, but it is not immediately clear whether it will be able to form a government.

Aljazeera - World - 1 hour ago

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan -- James Robson -- Sports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer's governing body said Sunday.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Germany Election: AFD Wins, May Be First Far-Right Party in Power Since WW2

The vote marks a major breakthrough for the party and a fresh challenge to Germany's mainstream political establishment.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election

The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, has a strong lead in a regional election, but it’s unclear if they can form Germany’s first far-right state government since World War

Lancaster Online - World - 1 hour ago

Exit polls put German far-right party ahead in regional election -- AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.

AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority

An election in Saxony-Anhalt has become a defining test of whether Germany’s mainstream can still hold the line

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

German exit polls: far-right party has big lead in regional election but unclear whether it will be able to govern

German exit polls: far-right party has big lead in regional election but unclear whether it will be able to govern.

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 hour ago

FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election

Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March s FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now abandoned plan to bring priva...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president

Infantino to pursue re-election bid as FIFA shrugs off investment controversy

Gulf News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Does it make sense to keep buying back UK state pension rights at higher price?

British government has changed rules, significantly increasing cost of voluntary National Insurance contributions

Irish Times - Business - 2 hours ago

'Nothing has changed': Infantino to stand for FIFA president re-election

FIFA says its chief has not changed his stance on re-election as Infantino faces widespread criticism.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 hours ago

AfD's Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election

Video. AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election.

Euronews - World - 2 hours ago

PQ leader says he's worried Ottawa is meddling in Quebec election -- Canada -- - -- Montreal -- |

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he's worried the Canadian government is meddling in the Quebec provincial election, saying there is a “possibility that we are facing the greatest federal interference in our affairs and our election since 1995.”

CBC News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Following Haaretz Report: Ben-Gvir Drops Pre-election Senior Police Appointments

Israel's top court forbade Ben-Gvir from making appointments to senior police positions without approval from police leadership, and reinforced that decision last week. Still, the minister tried to push allies to key positions before the election

Haaretz - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Embattled FIFA president Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027

Infantino has faced calls for resignation after his plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup was scrapped after backlash in July

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Türkiye's AK Party leads opinion polls 2 years before election

As the main opposition pushes for an early vote, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is still ahead, according to the latest opinion poll...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 4 hours ago

Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election, as Fifa claims 'nothing has changed'

Fifa president is under pressure to resign after trying to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup

Irish Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Baum scores on debut as Arsenal win at Brighton

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal in the Women's Super League

BBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms re-election bid for March 2027

Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek another term in March 2027- which implies an election where multiple sides are actively fighting for the position.The 56-year-old has been facing calls to...

International The News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany's political 'firewall' in historic state election

Young voters are fueling Germany's AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt, where lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund has amassed over 700,000 TikTok followers.

Fox News - World - 5 hours ago

Thousands of Antifa Radicals Rally Ahead of Expected AfD Victory in German State Election

Thousands of Antifa activists protested in the German city of Halle as the Alternative for Germany party are set to win a state election.

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

Germany braces for political earthquake as far-right party eyes historic win

Young voters are fueling Germany's AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt, where lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund has amassed over 700,000 TikTok followers.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state governor to power

An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history. The vote for the state legislature in …

Bay to Bay News - World - 9 hours ago

Germans vote in eastern state as far-right AfD eyes power

Saxony-Anhalt elections could see AfD become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII.

Aljazeera - World - 11 hours ago

Polls open in regional election in eastern Germany that could bring a far-right state government to power

Polls open in regional election in eastern Germany that could bring a far-right state government to power.

Bay to Bay News - World - 11 hours ago

Germany's far-right AfD seeks landmark state win in closely-watched vote

Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII

The Globe and Mail - World - 16 hours ago

Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact

The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Deutsche Welle - World - 16 hours ago

Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements -- A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections. -- Sep 4

A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.

CBS News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Pinkerton: The Future in Space Is Bright - But Will Democrats Bring It Crashing Down to Earth?

The forthcoming Starbase in Louisiana and the future in space is impressive. The challenge will be to keep it from getting wrecked by politics.

Breitbart - Politics - 21 hours ago

Pinkerton: The Future in Space Is Bright -- But Will Democrats Bring It Crashing Down to Earth?

The forthcoming Starbase in Louisiana and the future in space is impressive. The challenge will be to keep it from getting wrecked by politics.

Breitbart - Technology - 21 hours ago

Many truckers don't feel like rest of America about AI data centers right now

Sprawling data center components from HVAC systems to tubing, wiring and semiconductors arrive primarily by truck, a boon for a business hit hard by trade wars.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Infantino tight-lipped on abandoned World Cup proposal, says there will be a 'right time' to discuss

While attending the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, Infantino would not answer questions about whether he regretted the last six weeks

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong -- As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means" -- The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film. -- Sep 4

The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Maduro asks US court to drop drug charges on grounds of immunity - Maduro who has called himself a "prisoner of war" and his capture a "kidnapping" has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued that only Venezuelan courts have the right to prosecute them. 03/09/2026

Maduro who has called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping” has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued that only Venezuelan courts have the right to prosecute them.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ex-NFL Players Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris Added to LSU's Roster After Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against the SEC

At some point on Friday, LSU will add two former NFL players to its roster for Saturday's game against Clemson.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

Is It Right to Hold Your Kids Back in Kindergarten? -- 'People will do anything to get an edge,' said one Florida mom. 'At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?'

‘People will do anything to get an edge,’ said one Florida mom. ‘At what point does it become too ridiculous? When does it stop?’

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Elections Alberta expecting 85 per cent turnout in referendum -- Opens in new window

Elections Alberta says it could see as much as 85 per cent of Alberta's voter base cast ballots in October's fall referendum.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?

The vote scheduled for 28 November is part of a larger struggle over whether Palestinians or outside powers decide who represents them

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 2 days ago

Why a Friday night grand final is the right call, despite a clash with Harry Styles

Footy fans have voted with their feet over the first three rounds, with AFLW attendances up by more than 50 per cent from the same stage of last season.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Male politicians blame female teachers for our angry boys. They're right about one thing

Matt Canavan and Angus Taylor want more male teachers in schools. But they have chosen the single most effective way of ensuring we won’t get them.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ford's PCs hold two seats and NDP hold one in Ontario by-elections

Progressive Conservatives are looking to hold on to two seats in York and Hamilton, while NDP is hoping to keep Scarborough-Southwest

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions as midterm elections loom

The Thursday appeal comes after a federal judge in Boston blocked Trump’s executive order for now. The justices have previously allowed the president’s plan to move ahead, but haven’t decided whether it’s legal.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming

U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Trump.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Israel's far-right allies discover a red line

Israel’s confrontation with Britain’s far-right exposed the limits of an alliance built on unwavering support

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 2 days ago

Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible" -- One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

French women don headscarves to protest far-right ban proposal

Women across France are donning headscarves and sharing images online in solidarity with Muslim women as a social media campaign gains momentum against a...

Daily Sabah - World - 3 days ago

Holborn by-election 'could be make or break for Zack Polanski'

Sir John Curtice told The Independent the Holborn and St Pancras by-election would be a ‘severe test’ of Zack Polanski’s abilities

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Polanski announces bid to stand in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

The Green Party is expected to be Labour’s main challenger at the forthcoming by-election in Holborn and St Pancras

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Judge blocks new Trump bid against birthright citizenship

Washington, United States: A US federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting who qualifie...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Amazon picks up local streaming rights for six NHL teams

The streams will include the games plus pre- and post-game shows and other team programming

Independent UK - Sports - 3 days ago

Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump admin after Pentagon flap: Howard Lutnick

Lutnick appeared on stage at a tech-focused G20 event with Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

DOJ sides with OpenAI over NY Times in lawsuit alleging AI copyright infringement

The Justice Department is backing OpenAI in its high-stakes legal battle with the New York Times – arguing in a court filing that using copyrighted content to train artificial intelligence models...

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

The Right Way to Scent Your Home, According to a Fragrance Expert

Fragrance experts explain how to make your home smell good, from choosing cleaner-burning candles and matching scents to each room to proper wick trimming, scent layering and seasonal fragrance.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

BBC's Strictly investigation was 'the right thing to do', Giovanni Pernice says

The programme was the subject of a review in 2024 after actress Amanda Abbington alleged professional partner Pernice bullied and harassed her.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Elections Alberta receives 225,000 requests for referendum mail-in ballots

Special mail-in ballots for Alberta’s 10-question referendum next month started going out the door Tuesday

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

One dead and around 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood - Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday. 31/08/2026

Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Liberals sweep by-elections across the country

Liberal party takes all three by-election races in B.C., Ontario and Quebec.

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

'De-demonisation' of Europe's far right clears ground for resurgence of fascist ideas

World View: Historians unconvinced by deliberate forgetfulness in France and Italy, while German leader sounds alarm

Irish Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported after his immigration arrest in U.S.

U.S. officials say British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the United Kingdom

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 7 days ago

Russia to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says - Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. 28/08/2026

Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

9/11: Alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to face trial in 2028 - The US used Guantanamo, an isolated naval base, to hold militants captured during the "War on Terror" that followed the September 11 attacks in a bid to keep the defendants from claiming rights under US law. 27/08/2026

The US used Guantanamo, an isolated naval base, to hold militants captured during the "War on Terror" that followed the September 11 attacks in a bid to keep the defendants from claiming rights under US law.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Commentary: Meta, under duress, finally does the right thing for teens

The US$18 billion settlement is tangible progress and proof that a well-constructed case can bring accountability to technology companies, says Dave Lee for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 9 days ago

Human rights in Myanmar hitting 'new low,' United Nations warns - Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis. 26/08/2026

Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

The Data-Center Backlash Looms Large Ahead of the Midterm Elections

The playbook for Democrats was already easy. Trump is making it even easier.

New York Magazine - Technology - 11 days ago

Washington Post told to rehire columnist sacked after Kirk killing - Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women. 25/08/2026

Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Huge climate protest in Sweden ahead of elections - Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election. 24/08/2026

Video. Around 10,000 people marched through Stockholm on Sunday demanding stronger climate action, a month before Sweden's general election.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Rebecca Katz's Risky Formula for Winning Elections

The political consultant has an uncanny gift for finding charismatic progressives. Why do so many of them implode?

New York Magazine - Politics - 12 days ago

Right to Fix: The Challenger to California's Auto Emission Stranglehold

Inside SEMA’s Detroit garage, which opens up aftermarket parts to Americans in 49 states.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 13 days ago

Food allergy, lactose intolerance or celiac disease? Getting the right diagnosis is vital.

Bloating, stomach cramps or diarrhea after eating? A hidden food intolerance or allergy could be to blame. We look at celiac disease, and lactose and fructose intolerance — and how to tell them apart.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 13 days ago

'Frighteningly easy': How fake AI payslips fuel mortgage fraud

Dodgy loan applications are on the rise, reigniting a bank push for a shift away from old-school documents.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 13 days ago

States working to fortify elections

State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting.

The Columbian - Politics - 15 days ago

Netanyahu turns on Türkiye as election pressure mounts, experts say

Experts say Netanyahu is increasingly portraying President Erdoğan and Türkiye as external threats as he seeks to consolidate his political base ahead of...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 days ago

Incumbent 3rd District Democratic Congresswoman Perez, Republican John Braun advance to general election

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has weathered a storm coming from all sides this primary election season.

The Columbian - Politics - 1 month ago

Trump running out of options to fix inflation, economic woes before election, experts say

The economic pain many Americans feel after years of stagnant wages and steep inflation is unlikely to lift before the November elections, and could be a major liability for Republicans, according to experts.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

'Shocking vulnerabilities': Trump makes sweeping claims China meddled in US elections

The US president made broad election security claims, laying groundwork for the federal government to take action.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

'An all-out assault': How Donald Trump is trying to reshape American elections

Amid Donald Trump's sweeping efforts to change voting rules, the midterms could have lasting consequences for US elections.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

Rights for women farmers who work the land but do not own it

With the passing of the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, Maharashtra has introduced legislation guaranteeing equal access to financial support and public services for millions of women workers. Until now, they had been excluded because they did not own the land and were considered labourers.

AsiaNews.it - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Count Binface turns by-election into global embarrassment for Farage

French readers are being offered an explainer by Le Figaro on the identity of Count Binface

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

The Pope's AI Warning Comes at Just the Right Time

After a lot of tech-CEO pontificating, the actual pontiff weighs in.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Meta removes Bangladeshi community archivists' pages through false copyright claims

Coordinated false copyright claims targeted Bangladeshi archivists, journalists, and activists, exploiting Meta’s reporting system to remove evidence of abuses, disrupt documentation efforts, and undermine accountability linked to July 2024 uprising.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 3 months ago

What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?

The era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Sky News - Politics - 4 months ago

What's at stake in May elections?

In this special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by elections analyst Professor Rob Ford to discuss the key battlegrounds across the country.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Why is so much at stake in the May elections?

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Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary's leader has claimed explosives found a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline were left there "as an act of sabotage".

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region?

As voters prepare to go to the polls in May, Sky News looks at what areas different devolved governments and mayors control.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

How far-right 'fear tactics' affect girls seeking legal abortion in Brazil

Fighting a resolution to ensure access to legal abortion for girls under 14 is the latest example of abortion rights being used as a political tool by conservatives in the country

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

To Solve the Deepfake Problem, People Need the Rights to Their Own Image

When anyone can forge reality, society can’t self-govern. Borrowing Denmark’s approach could help the U.S. restore accountability around deepfakes

Scientific American - Opinion - 9 months ago

How Europe's hard right threatens the economy

At best, the continent should expect stagnation, at worst a bond-market rout

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

Lebanese composer, playwright, and political satirist Ziad Rahbani dies: The voice of a generation gone silent

For so many, Ziad Rahbani was the first taste of politics in a country and region plagued by wars, occupations, and sectarian violence.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

Spotting rare right whale off Newfoundland had this tour guide 'Out of my skin excited' -- Laura Howells -- -

There are less than 370 North Atlantic right whales left in the world — and a local man spotted one off the southern Avalon Peninsula earlier this month.

CBC News - Technology - 1 year ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Homeland Security, rights group to meet in court over migrants at Guantanamo Bay

Judge in Washington set to hear arguments over use of the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in deportation efforts

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago