France accuses Israel’s BlackCore of meddling in elections around the world Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France's local elections in March, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland, and operating in Angola and Togo, France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, said on Thursday. #France #accuses #Israels #BlackCore #meddling

Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted. #Trump #Administration #Pushes #Limits #Election

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure. As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change. #Democrats #Once #Vowed #Stop #Oil

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for Senate and quickly turned his booming, populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent in perhaps the top battleground in the country. #Takeaways #From #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for Senate and quickly turned his booming, populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent in perhaps the top battleground in the country. #Takeaways #From #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections. #Democratic #Group #Kicks #Off #Million

Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7. #Russian #interference #Armenia #nation #tested

Who can vote in the 2026 Swedish election? Swedish voters will go to the polls on September 13th to cast their vote in three elections: national, regional and local. But who's eligible to vote? #Who #can #vote #the #2026

Russian disinformation in Armenia 'neither a surprise nor effective', expert says Fake news spread by Russia in Armenia as the country held legislative elections came as "neither a surprise nor effective", said Richard Giragosian, founding director of the Regional Studies Center. #Russian #disinformation #Armenia #neither #surprise

Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez. #Peru #set #for #presidential #vote

Armenians head to the polls in a choice between Russia and Europe | DW News Voters in the Caucasus nation of Armenia are heading to the polls in parliamentary elections seen as a choice between closer ties with Russia or the West. As polls point to support for a European path, trust in the government, especially in the border regions, remains uncertain. #Armenians #head #the #polls #choice

Paxton’s Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks. #Paxtons #Senate #Bid #Raises #the

Rare dissent in US House shows cracks in Trump's support | DW News Two votes this week in the US House of Representatives indicate that small groups of Republicans are increasingly willing to go against Trump’s policies. They highlight how voter pressure is beginning to test party unity ahead of November’s midterm elections. #Rare #dissent #House #shows #cracks

Trump says US may take equity stakes in AI companies President suggests ‘partnership’ will ease voter concerns about the technology ahead of November’s midterm elections #Trump #says #may #take #equity

The US Supreme Court approves an Alabama voter map that erases a majority-Black district | DW News The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a pro-Republican congressional map that eliminates one of two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority. The ruling gives a boost to President Donald Trump as his party defends its control of Congress in November's midterm elections. #The #Supreme #Court #approves #Alabama

EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova Bulgaria has become notorious for holding elections. In 5 years, voters went to the polls 8 times. #should #not #miss #opportunity #Ukraine

Ultra-Orthodox Riot Shocks Israelis In Latest Protest At Military Draft Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections. #Ultra #Orthodox #Riot #Shocks #Israelis

Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday's crucial election Russia has increased its pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, pulling out virtually all the stops linked to trade should its long-term ally persist in its ambitions to join the European Union. Moscow has threatened to raise gas prices, put measures in place to be able to restrict the Russian import of certain Armenian products and warned it may suspend the country from the Eurasian Economic Union. #Russia #ramps #pressure #Armenia #ahead

Venezuelans want elections – but when will they get them? | DW News Five months to the day since the US capture of Nicolas Maduro, hundreds of Venezuelans have marched to the US embassy in Caracas demanding presidential elections. But will they be allowed to decide who runs their country – and who actually decides if they can? #Venezuelans #want #elections #but #when

Serbia’s students are winning the streets. But can they win elections? | DW Current Affairs For more than 18 months, Serbian students have been at the forefront of one of the country's largest protest movements in history. The demonstrations began after the deadly collapse of a newly renovated railway station canopy in the city of Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 16 people and sparked allegations of corruption, negligence and lack of accountability. #Serbias #students #are #winning #the

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana. #What #Watch #Tuesdays #Primary #Elections

What to watch in Tuesday’s US primary elections Votes from California to Iowa offer gauge of Americans’ mood and their appetite for more Maga #What #watch #Tuesdays #primary #elections

PM Frederiksen secures third term with new Danish coalition government Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Monday that she has formed a new left-leaning minority coalition after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March. The agreement secures her third term in office, bringing together four parties that hold a slim parliamentary majority. #Frederiksen #secures #third #term #with

Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party a landslide win. There was no election in the Tigray region due to “unfavourable conditions”, and voting in the Oromo and Amhara regions were interrupted due to security problems, according to election officials. #Ethiopia #votes #elections #expected #give

They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices. With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran. #They #Voted #for #Trump #Heres

Sheinbaum accuses U.S. of interfering in Mexico’s politics "Or are we perhaps seeing sectors of the US far right positioning themselves ahead of their 2026 elections?” #Sheinbaum #accuses #interfering #Mexicos #politics

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 48% Counted Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 4. #Presidential #election #live #Espriella #leads

Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms? Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war. #Trump #Dominating #GOP #Primary #Elections

Jill Biden’s memoir revives painful memories as Democrats try to move on First Lady’s book raises awkward questions for a party trying to rebuild itself for midterm elections #Jill #Bidens #memoir #revives #painful

Malta parliamentary elections begin as ruling party set to win Parliamentary elections in malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preliminary results are expected on Sunday afternoon. #Malta #parliamentary #elections #begin #ruling

Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections approaching, while Iran is reportedly losing huge oil revenues with tankers backed up in port. #Iran #Trump #Bored #Bolivia #Breaking

inside the Tory reboot – POLITICO At the local elections, the Conservative Party lost hundreds of councillors and dozens of seats across England, Scotland and Wales, but Kemi Badenoch declared a comeback. So this week, Sascha O’Sullivan goes inside the Conservative Party’s hopes for a renewal. She speaks to Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride in Solihull and James Cowling of Next Gen Tories about why they think the Tories can make a revival. ... #inside #the #Tory #reboot #POLITICO

2026 Midterms: Races to Watch Featuring Jon Ossoff, Spencer Pratt, Abdul El-Sayed, James Talarico, Ken Paxton A British ex-Fox News host faces a billionaire class traitor in California, and there’s a proxy war for the future of the Democratic Party in Michigan. These are the 2026 midterm elections. #2026 #Midterms #Races #Watch #Featuring

Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52 guerrillas on eve of election Fighting between rival armed groups killed at least 52 guerrilla fighters in the Colombian Amazon, one of the groups said Thursday. The clashes come just days ahead of crucial presidential elections that centre in part around rival strategies towards dealing with the country's decades-old insurgencies. #Clashes #between #armed #groups #Colombia

Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have all been accused of playing a part in this surge, which could have long-lasting consequences for Armenia's democracy. #Fake #Pride #masked #men #and

What to Watch in Texas Runoff Elections: Trump Endorsements, Democratic Incumbents and More All eyes will be on the Republican Senate runoff between the incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. But Tuesday’s runoffs in Texas will feature other important contests. #What #Watch #Texas #Runoff #Elections

The Factors Shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections President Trump has sought revenge in G.O. #The #Factors #Shaping #the #2026

South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections. #South #Carolina #Redistricting #Senate #Passes

‘Epstein class’ becomes a populist battle-cry in US politics Accusations of elite impunity loom over November’s midterm elections #Epstein #class #becomes #populist #battle

Italy’s local elections puncture hopes of center-left revival – POLITICO The coalition was also on track to win in Reggio Calabria and was ahead in Arezzo, reinforcing the sense that conservative voters remain largely consolidated despite speculation that the referendum setback had weakened Meloni’s grip on power. The local elections had been closely watched as the first real political test since the failed March justice referendum, with opposition parties seeking to brandish the vote as evidence that cooperation between the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement and smaller left-wing forces could generate national momentum. Around a tenth of Italian citizens were able to vote across more than 700 municipalities. ... #Italys #local #elections #puncture #hopes

Sinn Féin’s twin failures in Irish by-elections pile pressure on party’s leader – POLITICO An open parliamentary seat in Dublin Central should be Sinn Féin’s for the taking. But the capital’s most famous mobster is on the ticket, too — and could determine the winner in Ireland’s complex voting system. May 20 5 mins read #Sinn #Féins #twin #failures #Irish

Elections en Nouvelle-Calédonie : le Parlement entérine une ouverture du corps électoral pour les "natifs", à quelques semaines d'un scrutin crucial Le texte permet à quelque 10 500 habitants de l'archipel, jusqu'alors privés de droit de vote aux élections provinciales, de participer au scrutin du 28 juin. #Elections #Nouvelle #Calédonie #Parlement #entérine

New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo First, the Ebola outbreak tears through eastern DR Congo, killing at least 65 people and triggering fears of wider regional spread. Also, final stretch in Cape Verde ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for Sunday. #New #Ebola #outbreak #hits #Congo

France squad: Didier Deschamps unveils his selections for the 2026 World Cup Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man France squad for the 2026 World Cup. For his final tournament in charge of Les Bleus, the France coach has selected 25 capped internationals and one newcomer, Robin Risser. #France #squad #Didier #Deschamps #unveils

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-latest-burnham-streeting-rayner-leadership-quit-cabinet-resign-kings-speech-local-elections-12593360'>Burnham lines up potential return to Westminster to battle Starmer for leadership</a> #hrefhttpsnewsskycomstorystarmer #latest #burnham #streeting #rayner

Polanski admits he did not vote in local elections Zack Polanski has admitted that he did not vote in last week's local elections - as he was not registered. #Polanski #admits #did #not #vote

Q&A: Who will win Andalusia's elections and why does it matter for Spain? Voters in Spain's most populous region are set to head to the polls this weekend. But who's running, what do the polls say, and what could the results of Andalusia's regional election mean for national politics? #Who #will #win #Andalusias #elections

OPINION: The French far-right have a runaway poll lead - but may yet lose the 2027 election In the final part of his mini series on the forthcoming French presidential elections, John Lichfield looks at the chances of the Far Right. Despite their runaway lead in polling for Round One, they could yet lose in the second round of the election in 2027. #OPINION #The #French #far #right

Brazil’s Lula launches anti-organised crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. #Brazils #Lula #launches #anti #organised

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-local-elections-england-scotland-wales-2026-starmer-12593360?postid=11674938#liveblog-body'>UK government borrowing cost spikes to decade-long high</a> #hrefhttpsnewsskycomstorypolitics #latest #local #elections #england

‘Plandemic, Covid 2.0’: Fact-checking viral conspiracy theories about Hantavirus As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. #Plandemic #Covid #Fact #checking #viral

Why Iris Knobloch Sees the Cannes Film Festival as a “Maker of Destinies” In an interview with Vanity Fair, the festival’s president discusses the selections and the new challenges facing the film industry. #Why #Iris #Knobloch #Sees #the