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Voters

Hungary's Tisza party leads pre-election poll, far-right party on course for parliament

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, waves a flag during a campaign tour in Gyor, Hungary, November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, waves a flag during a campaign tour in Gyor, Hungary, November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Hungary's Tisza party maintains lead over Orban's ruling Fidesz, poll shows

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Explainer: Why Thailand will vote to decide a new Constitution

A generic view of Thailand's parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
A generic view of Thailand's parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Explainer-Five reasons why Japan's election is the most unpredictable in years

FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a press conference at the prime minister's official residence, in Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2026. Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a press conference at the prime minister's official residence, in Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2026. Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo/File Photo

UK immigration officers in court charged with stealing cash from 'small boat' migrants

Hungary's opposition keeps poll lead, backed by younger generation

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo   /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo   /File Photo

Hungary to summon Ukrainian envoy over what PM Orban says is election meddling

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote

Oleh Didenko, the chairman of the Ukraine's Central Election Commission, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Yuliia Dysa
Oleh Didenko, the chairman of the Ukraine's Central Election Commission, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Yuliia Dysa

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
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
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

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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.