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Canada to head to polls as Mark Carney calls snap election for 28 April
Prime minister launches contest expected to focus on US relations, as Liberals enjoy lead over Conservatives. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has called a snap election on 28 April, firing ...The Guardian - 17h -
DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The Democratic National Committee is set to announce its earliest-ever new election cycle investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.ABC News - 6d -
Canada's new prime minister is triggering an election campaign this weekend. Here’s what to know
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28ABC News - 2d -
After historic Olympic election comes leadership issues for IOC president Kirsty Coventry
After the stunning election win comes the sober business of leading the International Olympic Committee for Kirsty CoventryABC News - 2d -
Slotkin says Trump has Democrats ‘on their heels’ since election
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued that since the election, President Trump has had Democrats “on their heels.” Slotkin joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where she was asked by host ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Romania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban
Cǎlin Georgescu to contest decision to bar him from election rerun in May after claims of Russian meddling. Romania’s far-right presidential frontrunner, Cǎlin Georgescu, has said he will appeal ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark
With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Greenland caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes place
Greenlanders go the polls Tuesday in a pivotal election in which independence from Denmark is a key theme — as well as Trump's ambitions to 'own' the island.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Democrats win Minnesota state House special election, setting up shared control of the chamber
Democrats won a Minnesota state House special election Tuesday night, The Associated Press projected, restoring a tie in the chamber and ending a monthslong power struggle in the Legislature.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit
A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.NBC News - 3d -
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for snap election amid trade war with U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a snap election amid a festering trade war and annexation threats from U.S.NBC News - 16h -
Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the U.S. House, has died
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday.NBC News - 6h -
DNC invests in Florida special elections
The Democratic National Committee announced an investment in two April special House races in Florida on Thursday. The Hill was the first outlet to learn of the investment, which according to the ...The Hill - 3d -
Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over ‘pond life’ abuse of female athletes
IOC presidency candidate wants discussions if elected ‘It is vital that women feel that sport is a safe space’ Sebastian Coe will demand urgent talks with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to stop ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - 3d -
Nigel Farage to speak at Trump fundraiser after 800 hours of non-MP work since election
Reform UK leader accused of neglecting Essex constituents, with eight trips to US since being elected MP in July. Nigel Farage is once again in America helping to fundraise for Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Canadian PM, opponent kick off election campaigns with vote set for April 28
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald ...ABC News - 17h -
Canadian PM Mark Carney calls for snap election, says Trump won’t 'break us'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a federal election to take place next month, noting that President Trump won’t “break” Canadians. “I have just asked the Governor General to dissolve ...The Hill - 14h -
Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run
Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election
Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish ruleFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?
Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu
Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May voteFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Greenland party favouring gradual independence wins election
Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic islandFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
‘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 - Mar. 15 -
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 - 5d -
Canada election expected to be held on April 28
Prime minister Mark Carney to officially announce start of campaign on SundayFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Trump looms over Canada's election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.BBC News - 12h -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 6d -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 6d -
Google Doodle celebrates women's NCAA tournament
Google is celebrating the beginning of women's college basketball championships with a Doodle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trish Costello is Harnessing the Financial Power of Women
Trish Costello is the founder and C.E.O. of Portfolia, a women-focused investment platform that is fueling health care innovations aimed at improving women’s lives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Gonzaga women accept invitation to WBIT, will host UTSA
Mar. 16—If there's a consolation prize in college basketball, then the Gonzaga women received it Sunday. The Bulldogs were selected to the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) which ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Longhorns women's basketball trio earns All-American Honors
Longhorns women's basketball had a reason to celebrate on WednesdayYahoo Sports - 3d -
LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow named Player of the Year semifinalist
LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow was named a semifinalist for women's college basketball's highest awardYahoo Sports - Mar. 14