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Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Rumen Radev, Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot, sweeps Bulgaria's election

Rumen Radev, former Bulgarian president and leader of Progressive Bulgaria coalition, votes during the parliamentary election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Rumen Radev, former Bulgarian president and leader of Progressive Bulgaria coalition, votes during the parliamentary election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban greets the supporters during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban greets the supporters during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

FILE PHOTO: A person casts vote at a polling station, during parliamentary and presidential elections, in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 14, 2021. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A person casts vote at a polling station, during parliamentary and presidential elections, in Sofia, Bulgaria, November 14, 2021. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva/File Photo

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

A man walks past an election billboard of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition's leader and former President Rumen Radev, ahead of the snap election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva
A man walks past an election billboard of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition's leader and former President Rumen Radev, ahead of the snap election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Spasiyana Sergieva

Hungarians look to a changed future after pro-EU Magyar’s election landslide win

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.

India’s voter-roll purge sparks protests before key state election

Voting for West Bengal state assembly is scheduled in two phases stating April 23, with results due on May 4. 
Voting for West Bengal state assembly is scheduled in two phases stating April 23, with results due on May 4. 

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

FILE PHOTO: People listen to the speech of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, not pictured, during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People listen to the speech of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, not pictured, during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo//File Photo

Hungary's opposition Tisza retains lead over PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, waves a Hungarian flag at a rally near the venue of ruling Fidesz party closed doors meeting where Prime Minister Viktor Orban discusses campaign issues with party officials in Kotcse, Hungary September 7, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo//File Photo

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