Elections

Serbia’s Vucic says he will resign within weeks; move comes after student protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during a rally in Belgrade, Serbia, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

Trump’s Iran deal falls short for these voters; some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm

Only a quarter of Americans believe the war with Iran was worth the costs, and a majority worry that the truce with Tehran is unlikely to last.

Johor polls contenders are all in on youth. The general election could hinge on what happens next

Onn Hafiz Ghazi (wearing batik) incorporates a remark denigrating him as a “budak”, or a kid, into his political campaign.

Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests

A motorcyclist rides on a deserted street during the 64th Independence Day under a lockdown imposed by the government to counter planned anti-government protests against deadly violence during demonstrations around the October elections, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Emmanuel Herman

Israel’s Netanyahu faces election challenge from hawkish ex-general

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who is running for prime minister in the next Israeli elections, participates in a session at MUNI EXPO, a municipal conference, in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 24.

Britain’s Reeves says Burnham would provide stability as prime minister

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said prime minister hopeful Andy Burnham had been clear he was committed to her fiscal rules, which include balancing day-to-day spending with tax revenues and reducing debt as a share of output.

Johor election: Chief minister denies allegations of royal interference in state assembly dissolution

Caretaker Johor Mentri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at the Barisan Nasional candidate announcement for the Johor polls in Johor Bahru.

Johor BN says it will not form a coalition government with other parties

Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (third from right) with BN candidates for the state of Johor on June 24.

Brazil senator, Lula ally Wagner resigns from leadership amid corruption probe

Brazil's Presidential Chief of Staff Jaques Wagner gestures before the meeting \"Women in Defense of Democracy\" at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Romania's Social Democrats propose their own leader as prime minister in bid to avert snap election

Romanian Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu walks after a no-confidence motion in Bucharest, Romania, June 21, 2017. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS

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