House speaker sending lawmakers home early ahead of US midterm election recess
Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete HegsethUS politics live – latest updatesThe Republi...
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Scandal explodes as country’s election campaign peaks, with polls suggesting dead heat between candidatesBrazil’s supreme court has been thrust into w...
Democrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears
Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformationThe Democrats intend to train tens of ...
Rise in abuse of election candidates is ‘changing politics’ in England
Electoral Commission finds abuse, particularly of women, minority ethnic and disabled people, is affecting candidates’ behaviourAbuse and intimidation...
Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live
Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocsin StockholmWe kick off our coverage of the 2026 Swe...
Sweden’s extremely close election could see far right enter government
Latest poll shows 0.3-point gap between left and right blocs, with country’s reputation as global champion of human rights said to be at stakeSweden g...
Conflicting court rulings on Missouri map threaten November’s election | First Thing
The state can’t use new congressional districts under one court order – or its old ones under another. Plus, the architects in Europe turning urban sp...
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means cont...
‘It breaks my heart’: far-right’s big election victory sparks dismay in German state capital
Fears expressed for immigrants and for country’s future after AfD vote hits historic high in Saxony-AnhaltMaryam and her best friend were ambling thro...
