Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan in US
Virginia's top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
There’s a Long Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains
Nigel Farage's populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy
The BJP's victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.
UK voters head to the polls in local elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
Unrest grips the key eastern state after Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP wins the state election for the first time.