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Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate the future of the country
Erdogan himself rose to prominence as Istanbul mayor in the 1990s before later going on to win the presidency.CNBC - Business -
Senegal election results: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads race for presidency - reports
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Senegal election result: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to win
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Democrats cheer surprise win in Alabama special election for candidate vowing to protect abortion rights and IVF – live
Marilyn Lands’s victory suggests reproductive rights are key issue for voters ahead of Biden-Trump rematch in November. Democrat wins in Alabama after focus on abortion and IVFSpeaking of Donald Trump, he has once again been gagged under an order ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Opposition leads race for Senegal presidency - reports
Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye the winner of the delayed poll as votes are still being counted.BBC News - Top stories -
Venezuela’s Maduro thwarts main opposition candidates ahead of election
Socialist president clears the way for re-election in July voteFinancial Times - World -
Venezuelan Opposition Blocked from Election, Dimming Democratic Hopes
After its first two choices to compete for the presidency against Nicolás Maduro in July’s election were barred from running, the coalition of opposition parties was able to register a third, provisional choice.The New York Times - World -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
Reproductive rights deliver Dems another election win
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Reproductive rights deliver Dems another election win Democrats notched a win in the special election for an Alabama state House seat on Tuesday, ...The Hill - Politics -
Venezuela's regime, led by Nicolás Maduro, barred leading opposition candidate Corina Yoris from running in July's presidential election.
Venezuela’s regime, led by Nicolás Maduro, barred leading opposition candidate Corina Yoris from running in July’s presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Venezuela Plays Biden on Democracy
Dictator Maduro keeps violating his pledge to allow a fair election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?
Meet the tech optimists who believe AI can transform politics for the better.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrat wins Alabama special election after focusing on IVF, abortion
Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands is projected to win the special election in Alabama state House District 10, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lands, a licensed professional counselor, beat Republican Teddy Powell, a Madison City Council member, ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Democrat wins Alabama special election in early test for IVF as a campaign issue
Marilyn Lands, who defeated Republican Teddy Powell, highlighted IVF and abortion rights in her campaign for a state House seat previously held by the GOP.NBC News - Politics -
Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election in Alabama
After an IVF ruling that sent shockwaves through Alabama, Democrat Marilyn Lands won the special election for a state House seat running heavily on reproductive rights.CBS News - Politics -
Investors bet a Modi election win will extend India’s stock market boom
Some analysts are increasingly concerned about lofty valuations and shallow marketsFinancial Times - World -
'The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself' Review: Dialogues for Democracy
Political discourse in America has been warped by ideology and rhetorical exploitation. Ancient Athens may have useful lessons for us.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
A Turkish official said two of the suspects had made recent trips to Turkey, but were radicalized earlier.The New York Times - World - Turkey -
Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
Election misinformation will pose a formidable challenge this year as billions of people in dozens of countries head to the pollsABC News - Tech -
Helldivers 2 dominates sales — for democracy! | Circana February 2024
Helldivers 2 has dethroned Call of Duty from the top of the Circana sales charts, dominated both best-seller lists for February.VentureBeat - Tech -
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair voteABC News - World -
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Baltimore bridge collapse update: Six people are missing and two have been found after a large containership plowed into the bridgeThe Wall Street Journal - World -
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We're working less on Fridays than we used to—some of us, a lot lessThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Venezuelan Opposition Names New Candidate in Show of Unity
The announcement that Corina Yoris would run came as a surprise to many who had feared that a fractured opposition would benefit President Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - World -
Opposition candidate poised for triumph in Senegal’s presidential race
Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye FayeFinancial Times - Business -
Young Opposition Candidate Set to Become Senegal’s President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who turned 44 on Monday, was little known until he received the backing of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most formidable opposition politician. Both men were released from jail only 10 days ago.The New York Times - World -
India's Desperate Opposition Pushes Caste Quotas
One reason it’s unlikely to work: Rahul Gandhi is descended from Brahmins, whereas Narendra Modi has broad appeal among Hindus.The Wall Street Journal - World - India -
Arrest of Indian Opposition Leader Draws U.S. Scrutiny
Calls for a fair and transparent trial of one of Narendra Modi’s political rivals come amid concerns India is becoming less democratic and increasingly intolerant of dissent.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Local elections 2024: Is there an election in my area?
Enter your postcode to see if there is an election in your area on 2 MayBBC News - Top stories -
A Topsy-Turvy Online Election
Welcome to the first edition of the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter.Wired - Tech -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
South Africa's main opposition party may consider deal with ANC
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Brazil and Colombia voice concern as Venezuela bans opposition candidate
South American neighbours respond to blocking of Corina Yoris, who was favoured to beat strongman Nicolás Maduro in elections. A chorus of Latin American nations, including Brazil and Colombia, have voiced concern over the deteriorating political ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Only ‘Doomsday Scenario’ Would Spur South African DA-ANC Tie-Up
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Hillary Clinton, Election Officials Warn AI Could Threaten Elections
“Anybody who’s not worried is not paying attention,” Clinton said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chuck Schumer's Israeli Election Interference
Every one of his points is the subject of gut-wrenching debate in Israel, without the need for meddling by foreign officials.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
What is at stake in South Africa's election?
The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.BBC News - Top stories