Iran's presidential candidates discuss economic sanctions and nuclear deal ahead of July 5 runoff
Iranian presidential candidates have discussed the impact of economic sanctions imposed on their country by the United States and other Western nations, and presented their views about reviving a nuclear deal with world powers.
Virginia certifies John McGuire's primary victory over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount
The Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the apparent defeat of one of Americaโs most conservative congressmen to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the stateโs June 18 primaries.
Ahead of election, Venezuela's Maduro says he has 'agreed' to resume negotiations with United States
President Nicolas Maduro says that Venezuelaโs government plans to resume negotiations with the U.S. government this week, less than a month before a highly anticipated presidential election in which he is seeking a third term.
Could Democrats replace Biden as their nominee? Here's how it could happen, and why it's unlikely
As President Joe Biden attempts to reassure supporters following his widely panned debate performance on Thursday, Democrats still worried about having him at the top of the ticket in November have few realistic options at their disposal.
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Courtโs ruling in former President Donald Trumpโs 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of the November election.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects he could be tried before the November election.
The UK will hold its first election in almost 5 years. Here's what to know
The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunakโs Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power.
Mauritania's President Ghazouani wins reelection, provisional results show
Mauritaniaโs President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani won reelection after positioning the country as a strategic ally of the West in a region swept by coups and violence, provisional results from all polling stations showed on Sunday.
French far right ahead in 1st round of snap elections. Here's how runoff works and what comes next
French voters face a decisive choice on July 7 in the runoff of snap parliamentary elections that could see the countryโs first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation โ or no majority emerging at all.
Hungary's Orbรกn presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn has presented a new alliance with Austriaโs far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament.
A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
A sense of deep concern is growing among some Democratic officials that leaders inside Joe Bidenโs campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the presidentโs troubling debate performance.
Mauritanians vote for president with the incumbent ally of the West favored to win
Mauritanians are voting for their next president, with the incumbent Mohamed Ould Ghazouani widely expected to win the vote after positioning Mauritania as a strategic ally of the West in a region swept by coups and violence.
Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
Donald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking โBlack jobs" and โHispanic jobsโ prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.
Mauritania's President Ould Ghazouani seeks reelection amid regional security crisis
Mauritaniaโs President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani โ who is seeking a second term in office in a vote on Saturday โ is promising more economic growth and social programs to eradicate poverty and prevent extremism in the vast West African desert nation, even though he is accused of corruption and mismanagement by his opponents.
Biden and Trump spar over immigration, abortion, other key issues in 1st presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held an unusually early debate on Thursday night in Atlanta, speaking to an electorate that has expressed strong dissatisfaction with their choice of candidates.
Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump
Above all, Joe Bidenโs allies have wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage this week to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democratโs physical and mental acuity.
French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament election
With just three days to go until Franceโs landmark legislative election, the countyโs far-right leader has raised the question of who would be in charge of the military if her party takes over the government after the two-round balloting.
Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career but thereโs always been a nagging question over the keenness of his politcal antenna.
First candidate drops out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
A candidate in Iranโs presidential election has withdrawn from the race, becoming the first to back out in order for hard-liners to coalesce around a unity candidate in the vote to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi.
France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing elections
Franceโs government has ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.
Hong Kong court edges closer to sentencing democracy activists involved in unofficial primary
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday began to hear pleas for lenient sentences from some prominent pro-democracy activists who were found guilty in the cityโs biggest national security case and now face up to life in prison.
Parliament speaker. The Tehran mayor. A heart surgeon. The race is on for Iran's next president
Six candidates have been approved by Iranโs theocracy to run in Fridayโs presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash with several other officials in May.
A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom
News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a plea deal with Julian Assange brings a stunning culmination to a long-running saga of international intrigue that spanned multiple continents and has had as its central character a quixotic internet publisher with a disdain for government secrets.
Utah primaries test Trump's pull in a state that has half-heartedly embraced him
Republican voters in Utah are set to decide whether retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney will be succeeded by someone similarly willing to challenge GOP hard-liners or a farther-right candidate who pledges to fall in line with former President Donald Trump.