Eastern German legislature elects mainstream conservative speaker after far right election win
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ABC News - World
Austrian far-right party hopes for its first national election win in a close race
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party could win a national election for the first time on Sunday34 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
As Austrians Vote, Far Right Awaits Its Biggest Success
The Freedom Party has made itself the country’s most popular party, with calls to bar asylum seekers. It is poised to come out on top in parliamentary elections for the first time.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
The farce that is America’s ‘crypto election’
This campaign may be awash with crypto money and rhetoric but it’s not clear that either of the candidates really care1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Moment of truth’ for Austria as far right senses election triumph
Sunday’s poll result is on a knife-edge but populist FPÖ is looking to capitalise on fears about migration. The wiry, bespectacled man in the down vest, looking like an amiable ski instructor, ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Brian Williams may host Amazon election night special
Former MSNBC host Brian Williams is in the final stages of discussing the possibility of hosting a live election night special on Amazon Prime Video, Variety reported on Saturday. Variety reported ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Mary Lou McDonald promises reunification minister if elected taoiseach
Addressing the annual Sinn Féin ard fheis (conference) Mary Lou McDonald told delegates that unity referendums are coming.11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
DOJ accuses Alabama of clearing voter rolls too close to election
The Biden administration filed a suit against Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Friday, accusing the election official of violating federal law by purging voter rolls too close to Election Day. ...11 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Brian Williams will cover election night in Amazon Prime's first foray into news
The veteran anchor and former NBC News star will be live on election night from Amazon's studio in Los Angeles to weigh in on the presidential results.11 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Main Czech opposition party wins most seats in election for a third of Senate
The main Czech opposition group led by former populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis has won an election for a third of the seats in the Senate13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting
Washington state’s primaries have a record of predicting the national mood, making it a bellwether of sorts.14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
German far-right politician accused of using political prisoners as cheap labour in Belarus
Reports of dissenters working for £4 a day on onion plantation owned by Saxony state parliament AfD member Jörg Dornau. Midway through Nikolai’s shift sorting onions alongside other political ...14 hours ago -
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A far right party with Nazi roots is on the brink of power in Austria
Politics in a central European country of just 10 million people might not seem consequential.15 hours ago -
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Maps show voter registration options and deadlines for 2024 election
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.15 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Eastern German legislature elects mainstream conservative speaker after far-right election win
Lawmakers have elected a mainstream conservative as speaker of the state parliament in eastern Germany’s Thuringia region, putting aside a convention that the strongest party gets the job after the ...18 hours ago - Germany -
The Guardian - World
‘People have a right to clean water’: Austria’s far right rides wave of public anger as election nears
The anti-asylum, pro-Kremlin FPÖ is leading the polls amid growing frustration over the political status quo. Fear, uncertainty and suspicion are running high in Klagenfurt, southern Austria, ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump vows to seek criminal charges against Google if re-elected president
Ex-president complains search results unfairly favor Kamala Harris and display negative stories about him. Donald Trump threatened on Friday to direct the justice department to pursue criminal ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
Myanmar’s Military Asks Rebels to Stop Fighting and Join in Elections
Though the offer was quickly rejected by several commanders of the opposition forces, it was still seen as a significant development in the three-year civil war.Yesterday -
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Austria's far right eyes unprecedented election win
Sunday's election could see Herbert Kickl's party top the polls for the first time.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years
As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Zelensky Finds Ukraine’s Fortunes Ties to the U.S. Election
A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
Warner calls on Biden administration to do more to fight election misinformation
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) is pushing the federal government to boost assistance to state and local governments to help them identify and prevent the spread of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
America’s gridlock election: ‘they are fighting for inches’
With just over a month until polling day, the race between Harris and Trump is too close to call. Is there anything that could shift voters’ views?Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer sentiment climbs to 5-month high as election looms
Slowing inflation and the first interest-rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in four years gave Americans a little more confidence in the economy, but the outcome of the presidential election ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
58 percent favor electing presidents based on popular vote: Gallup
A near majority of Americans favor amending the Constitution in order to elect presidents based on the popular vote, according to a poll released Friday. The Gallup survey found that 58 percent of ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
São Paulo election ‘a horror show’ as candidates trade blows and insults
Two televised debates ahead of 6 October mayoral election turn physically violent, with participants treated in hospital. Brazilians call overcast São Paulo their country’s “land of drizzle”.. But ...Yesterday -
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Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
"I don't think we know who's going to win Michigan yet," Rep. Debbie Dingell told chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Austrian far right set for comeback with nod to Nazi past
Voters on Sunday could make the once scandal-ridden Freedom Party largest force in national parliamentYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
Ishiba defeated economic security minister Sanae Takaichi in a runoff, after the two won the most votes in the first round in a crowded field of nine candidates.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July's election
Venezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama – say they’re making the perilous journey because they lost hope for change following a contentious ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Newsmax reaches settlement with Smartmatic regarding 2020 election claims
Newsmax has reached a settlement with voting machine company Smartmatic, ending a lawsuit that accused the network of spreading false claims about the 2020 election.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine
The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.2 days ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Politics
Smartmatic and Newsmax reach settlement in election defamation case
Smartmatic had sued Newsmax over the right-wing news outlet's airing of false claims that Smartmatic's voting machines had rigged the 2020 election for Joe Biden.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Case Over 2020 Election
Jury selection in the case began on Thursday morning, and the trial had been expected to take up to four weeks.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Crunchtime for Election Interference: October Is the Month of Mischief
U.S. officials are stepping up their warnings about foreign interference in the election, focused on three main adversaries: Russia, China and Iran.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Smartmatic, Newsmax reach settlement in 2020 election defamation case
Conservative news outlet Newsmax announced Thursday that it resolved the lawsuit brought by Smartmatic.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Newsmax and Smartmatic settle 2020 US election defamation lawsuit
Pair reach agreement days before case, filed after rightwing network aired false voter claims, was due to go to trial. The voting machine company Smartmatic and the conservative outlet Newsmax have ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Over False 2020 Election Claims
A trial in the case was set to begin Sept. 30, while Smartmatic has a separate suit pending against Fox News.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in Washington DC over role in Trump election plot
Ex-New York mayor, who played key role in promoting 2020 election lies, permanently suspended from practising law. Rudy Giuliani , the former New York mayor who built a career as an uncompromising ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Postal chief seeks to assuage election concerns in House hearing
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sought to address criticisms and concerns about mail-in ballots ahead of the upcoming presidential election in a congressional hearing Thursday. Testifying before a ...2 days ago