Politics US voters decide control of Congress in midterm test for Trump Americans vote in midterm elections that will decide congressional control and shape the final two years of Trump’s second term.
Politics Polish court standoff draws president home as police detain three Poland’s president cut short a Senegal trip after the Constitutional Tribunal chief’s suspension triggered protests in Warsaw.
Politics Haiti sets July 2027 election date as security crisis prolongs transition Haiti plans presidential and legislative voting on July 18, 2027 as gang violence extends the transition and foreign security support grows.
Politics Judge rejects federal bid to set aside California mail ballots A federal judge denied an emergency request involving about 20,000 voters as California continues its midterm election.
Politics US Supreme Court leaves deportation case pause rule blocked The justices rejected emergency relief sought by three cities and a legal group, leaving a Texas agreement in effect while litigation continues.
Politics Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a fight to retain power Israel holds its first national election since the October 2023 attack, with coalition negotiations likely to determine who governs.
Politics Burnham says EU free movement would require referendum as he backs migration reform The British prime minister ruled out EU re-entry during this Parliament while supporting the principle of changes to migrant settlement.
Politics Brazil heads into Lula–Bolsonaro runoff with final polls showing a close race Brazilians choose their president on October 25 after final surveys show a narrow gap between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
Politics Carney rejects US election interference claims amid strained trade ties Canada’s prime minister dismissed Washington’s allegations and said Ottawa could wait for an acceptable trade deal.
Politics Macron announces tighter protest restrictions ahead of French weekend rallies France plans restrictions on non-union demonstrations, while opposition lawmakers challenge the policy and Paris prepares for further rallies.
Politics Democrats challenge federal pressure on election officials ahead of midterms A federal lawsuit seeks to protect registered voters and state election officials; the administration says its actions are lawful.
Politics Libyan parliament approves Turkey maritime deal, drawing Greek rejection Libya’s eastern parliament reversed its opposition to the 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, while Greece reaffirmed its objections.