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South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution

SJ du Venage, a provincial councilman for Freedom Front Plus, a right-wing, white Afrikaner political party, at his residence in Saint Helena Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, May 20, 2026. Du Venage has applied for the U.S. refugee programme. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
SJ du Venage, a provincial councilman for Freedom Front Plus, a right-wing, white Afrikaner political party, at his residence in Saint Helena Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, May 20, 2026. Du Venage has applied for the U.S. refugee programme. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

‘Dangerous bluff’: Canada’s Carney compares Alberta separatist bid to Brexit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described separation votes as "dangerous bluff" as they're portrayed as "free options" that could strengthen the region’s hand in future negotiations.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described separation votes as "dangerous bluff" as they're portrayed as "free options" that could strengthen the region’s hand in future negotiations.

Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's prime minister and Social Democrats party leader, attends the party leaders' debate after parliamentary elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's prime minister and Social Democrats party leader, attends the party leaders' debate after parliamentary elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

Colombia's ruling party to be top force in Senate, but without majority

Colombian President Gustavo Petro casts his vote in congressional elections and party primaries for the presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Colombian President Gustavo Petro casts his vote in congressional elections and party primaries for the presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Colombians elect fragmented Congress in low-turnout election

Democratic Center party presidential candidate Paloma Valencia, speaks after winning the right-wing primary, in the congressional elections and party primaries for presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
Democratic Center party presidential candidate Paloma Valencia, speaks after winning the right-wing primary, in the congressional elections and party primaries for presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Jose Jeri, Peru's ousted president, was one of the world's youngest heads of state

Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin
Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

Australia’s main opposition party ousts leader Sussan Ley as polls drop

FILE PHOTO: Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley visits the bridge as the crime scene was reopened following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley visits the bridge as the crime scene was reopened following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Canada’s opposition Conservative Party votes to keep leader Pierre Poilievre

Mr Pierre Poilievre speaking at the Conservative Party of Canada convention in Calgary, Alberta, on Jan 30.
Mr Pierre Poilievre speaking at the Conservative Party of Canada convention in Calgary, Alberta, on Jan 30.

UK right-wing Reform attracts another Conservative defector, Suella Braverman

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who today announced she has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, reacts next to Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at a Veterans for Reform press launch, in London, Britain, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who today announced she has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, reacts next to Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage at a Veterans for Reform press launch, in London, Britain, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Britain's shifting political scene: defections to Nigel Farage's Reform

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage attends a press conference in central London, Britain, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage attends a press conference in central London, Britain, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.