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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Breakthroughs For The Radical And Far Right In Europe
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) PARIS, France - Regional election scores achieved by Alternative for Germany (AfD) represent the latest in a series of breakthroughs for hard-right parties in Europe.Here is ...
The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz: Germany’s chancellor must change course to halt the rise of the AfD | Editorial
A failure to address widespread economic insecurity, and a crisis in living standards, is allowing the far right the harness a growing protest vote After less than a year and a half in office, Germany’s beleaguered chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is already looking like a lame duck leader. Anticipating dire results in two state elections which were held on Sunday, Mr Merz cancelled a planned speech at this week’s United Nations general assembly in order to plot an emergency response. A night of extr
Congress and Samajwadi Party Confirm Alliance for 2027 Elections
The Congress and the Samajwadi Party have confirmed their intentions to collaborate in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, has consistently stated that his party will partner with Congress for this election cycle. This partnership is perceived as a necessity by the Congress leadership, which reports [...] The post Congress and Samajwadi Party Confirm Alliance for 2027 Elections appeared first on The CSR Journal .
The Macallan Deepens Jerez Link with 20-Year-Old Time : Space Sherry Cask
The Macallan has added a new expression to its Time : Space Collection . Time : Space Sherry Cask is a 20-year-old single malt bottled at 44.8% ABV, with a suggested retail price of USD $1,400. The limited release is being offered through The Macallan’s ballot from 17 to 24 September 2026, giving collectors an opportunity to purchase the expression. The liquid was crafted using a two-stage interaction with sherry-seasoned oak to develop one of the distillery’s defining maturation signatures. The
People 'lost their trust' in Merz's government, S&D MEP says
German Social Democrat MEP Sabrina Repp says the German governing coalition, which includes her party and Friedrich Merz’s CDU, is now under “lots of pressure” following the latest regional election results.
Europe Today: Merz under pressure again, Ukraine's biggest strike hits Moscow
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure again after his CDU party suffered a disastrous result in Sunday's German state elections, as Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow. Today on Europe Today we also cover rising Iran-US tensions and Meloni's burqa ban plan.
Putin's United Russia party set to retain power after vote hit by cyberattacks and drones
The election, held to elect members in all seats of the lower house State Duma, is the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenb...
The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century - The New York Times
The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century The New York Times Nicholas Sparks Helped Vote a Serial-Killer Drama Into the 100 Best TV Shows of the Century; the 'Notebook' Author Was Not the Only Famous Voter With a Surprising Ballot Bellingham Herald Vote for Your 10 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century The New York Times The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century: How Stars, Creators and Other TV Lovers Voted The New York Times
Bolstering ships, forestry and the birthrate: Quebec leaders make campaign pledges
MONTREAL - Quebec party leaders are making various promises to boost shipping, forestry and the birthrate as the provincial election campaign ramps up for its f...
Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday, marking their third meeting since Mamdani’s election.
Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin
SIR notices to Jaishankar, Election Commissioner Sandhu, former CECs
Economist Bibek Debroy, who passed away in 2024, appears in Delhi's draft electoral roll flagged for mapping discrepancies.
Arab parties defend right to run in Knesset election
Ra’am, the Joint List, Balad and two candidates asked the Central Elections Committee to reject six petitions seeking to bar them from the 2026 Knesset electi...
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
The attack comes as Russia enters the third and final day of voting in its first wartime parliamentary election.
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[Interview] Why does Putin bother with elections when everybody knows they are a sham? Russia expert explains weekend vote – and how it may escalate war
The Krelim is hoping for a high voter turnout and a convincing United Russia win, expert Filip Scherf explains.
On the third day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, Moscow came under what its mayor called the largest Ukrainian drone attack on the capital. Officials reported two deaths. - Meduza
Russian air defenses repelled the heaviest drone attack Ukraine has ever launched on Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. Since yesterday, he said, “more than 1,600” drones have been “repelled across all defensive lines,” including 450 shot down as they approached Moscow. “This unprecedented attack was clearly planned to disrupt the elections. The enemy did not succeed,” Sobyanin said.
Russian Election, Cast as Test of Support for Ukraine War, Enters Final Day
A parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for Russia's war in Ukraine entered its third and final day on Sunday, with the ruling United Russia party expected to retain its dominance in a political system critics say does not tolerate dissent.
Hundreds of drones target Moscow on last day of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election
Authorities accuse Ukraine of trying to disrupt poll and say 1,600 drones in total intercepted, while at least two people killed and oil refinery damaged
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