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‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest. When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of ...The Guardian - 5d -
The impact on US elections if Canada and Greenland were states
If Canada and Greenland were to become states, Democrats would likely gain a significant advantage in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as Canadians strongly oppose the idea of ...The Hill - 2d -
Canada election expected to be held on April 28
Prime minister Mark Carney to officially announce start of campaign on SundayFinancial Times - 18h -
Kirsty Coventry Is Elected President of International Olympic Committee
Ms. Coventry, a former Olympic swimming champion who has been Zimbabwe’s sports minister, faces urgent issues including the rights of transgender athletes and the challenges posed by the climate ...The New York Times - 15h -
NBC to broadcast Olympics in the U.S. through 2036
Comcast NBCUniversal signs deal with IOC for U.S. broadcast rights worth $3 billion.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Global economy takes centre stage
OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics presidentFinancial Times - 4d -
Kirsty Coventry becomes first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry, 41, of Zimbabwe becomes the first woman to lead the IOC. She is eligible to serve up to a 12-year term.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Games eye L.A. 'rebirth,' Kendrick Lamar role
After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Games told the IOC how the city will rebuild with their help.ESPN - 15h -
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, says IOC chief
Thomas Bach criticises ‘fake news campaign from Russia’ Two boxers under scrutiny won gold in Paris A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Kirsty Coventry wins seven-way battle to become first female IOC president
The five-time Olympian was known to be the preferred candidate of the outgoing president, Thomas Bach, and required just one round of voting to assume his mantleYahoo Sports - 17h -
'America will be open': Casey Wasserman assures IOC visa issues won't plague 2028 L.A. Olympics
Casey Wasserman says his committee has made strides with Trump over Olympians not having visa issues for the 2028 L.A. Games, despite the U.S. considering travel restrictions for 43 countries.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court
Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in BucharestFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his familyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Greenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
Greenland voters have expressed strong support for sovereignty, with the Demokraatit party winning nearly 30% of the vote, while President Trump continues to push for an annexation of the island ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
France vs Scotland prediction: Final French flourish from champions-elect
Follow our Six Nations betting tips as France bid to wrap up the title with a win over Scotland in ParisYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Oklahoma Proposes Teaching 2020 Election ‘Discrepancies’ in U.S. History
The Oklahoma Board of Education recently approved a new, more conservative social studies agenda that has irked even some Republicans.The New York Times - 6d -
Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerun
Diana Șoșoacă’s exclusion follows expulsion of front-runner Călin Georgescu from race amid rising tension around poll. Romania’s electoral commission on Saturday excluded a second far-right ...The Guardian - 5d -
Soaring energy bills put Albanese on defensive in Australian election
Opposition blames government’s renewable energy policy for higher prices amid concerns over cost of livingFinancial Times - 3d -
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Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?
In rural India, guarantees of equal representation on village councils are easily thwarted. But some women are pushing back against “boss husbands.”The New York Times - 2d -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A two-time Olympic champion runner in the 1,500 meters; led the winning bid and organizing of the 2012 London Olympics; the president for a decade of track body World Athletics; his former jobs ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry succeeds Thomas Bach, whose term ended after 12 years in the role.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Zimbabwe sports minister elected first female Olympics president
Kirsty Coventry defeats Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch in secret ballotFinancial Times - 17h -
LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild
After deadly fires that devastated much of Los Angeles organizers of the 2028 Olympics tell the IOC how the city will rebuild with help from the gamesABC News - 1d -
Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Democrats stumble in race for Senate
Democrats are stumbling out of the gate ahead of the Senate elections in 2026, with early retirements stacking the odds against them in the battle for a majority they lost in November’s elections. ...The Hill - 4d -
LA Olympics head says 2028 games will be a catalyst for rebuild. Count on Kendrick Lamar, too
After deadly fires that devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Olympics told the IOC on Thursday how the city will rebuild with help from the games. Count on Kendrick Lamar, too, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
So who is Kirsty Coventry, who now has global sport’s most powerful job? | Sean Ingle
IOC’s first female president faces significant challenges including handling Donald Trump’s power and protecting women’s sports. Barely an hour after Kirsty Coventry had become the most powerful ...The Guardian - 13h -
Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know
Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Tim Walz Talks to Anxious Iowa Democrats as Post-Election Travels Pick Up
Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota and last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, has been meeting with members of his party in recent weeks.The New York Times - 6d -
How Trump united Canada against him and flipped its election upside down
President Donald Trump may be pushing Americans further apart, but he’s brought Canadians closer together.NBC News - 6d
