Polls

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, but far-right grows

Presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro (right) and his wife Margarida Maldonado Freitas leave after voting in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Feb 8.

Socialist defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff, exit polls show

Moderate Socialist and Portuguese presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro casts a ballot during the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help

Far-right leader Andre Ventura greets supporters before a debate with Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro ahead of the presidential runoff on February 8, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Japan PM Takaichi’s high approval rating slips ahead of election

The ratio of those who said they do not support Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration rose to 26 per cent from 18 per cent.

Trump to sue New York Times over unfavourable opinion poll

A New York Times/Siena University poll found only 40 per cent approval for 79-year-old Republican Mr Trump.

Australia’s populist hard-right One Nation party usurps main opposition in poll

Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation recorded 22 per cent in a Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Jan 19, up from 15 per cent in the prior survey.

Portugal votes for president with far-right surge expected

A man votes during the presidential election in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

What you need to know about Portugal's presidential election

Andre Ventura, leader of Portugal's far-right political party Chega and Presidential candidate for the elections on January 18th, speaks to journalists during a rally in Sobral de Monte Agraco, Portugal, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Portugal presidential race wide open with far-right just ahead, rare runoff vote is likely

Antonio Jose Seguro, presidential candidate for the January 18 election and former Secretary General of the Socialist Party, speaks with a person during a rally in Setubal, Portugal, January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Thailand’s liberal opposition tops polls as election looms

People’s Party head and opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut was the top choice for prime minister among 32 per cent of the 2,682 people surveyed.

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