General election

Australia

Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for a second three-year term

Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years

3 May 2025

Singapore

Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election

The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents.

15 April 2025

Australia

Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May

Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.

28 March 2025

Europe News

German AI chatbot seeks to make it easier for voters to decide

With 30% of voters still undecided ahead of Germany's general election, an AI chatbot tries to match them with the political parties that best align with their values.

19 February 2025

United Kingdom

Four people to know in UK PM Keir Starmer's new cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet. Who's in it?

9 July 2024

United Kingdom

Four arrested after entering the grounds of British PM Sunak's home

The incident comes just over a week before the UK’s general election that will determine if Sunak remains in power.

25 June 2024

United Kingdom

Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up

The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm.

24 June 2024

United Kingdom

UK housing crisis top issue for voters ahead of election

More than 300,000 people in the UK have no permanent housing on any given night, including those who are sleeping on the streets, living in cars, staying in hostels or temporarily seeking help from family and friends, recent research shows.

24 June 2024

United Kingdom

UK prime minister unveils Conservative Party manifesto

The manifesto launch comes shortly after PM Rishi Sunak was forced to deny rumours he might resign before polling day.

11 June 2024

Nature

Could legal action save water voles from extinction?

With the UK government not mentioning nature in its election manifesto, 82 nature groups are holding it to account.

10 June 2024

Europe News

UK political parties snipe over Brexit, immigration at first TV debate

Representatives of seven major political parties clash over the economy, the NHS, Brexit and climate policy with the fiercest debate concerning immigration.

8 June 2024

Culture news

Can voting in the UK election make you sexier? New research says 'Yes'

Saatchi & Saatchi has developed a spicy new campaign to motivate young people to vote in the upcoming UK general election.

7 June 2024

Culture news

Major UK music festivals offering free tickets for young voters

Leading music festivals in the UK are joining forces to encourage 18-34-year-olds to vote in next month’s general election.

6 June 2024

United Kingdom

Controversy as UK Conservatives plan to bring back national service

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reintroduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds, offering military placements or community service.

26 May 2024

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India heads to the polls

India kicked off its general election on Friday, involving a massive electorate of nearly 970 million eligible voters across seven phases.

19 April 2024

World News

Ex PM wins first round of Finnish election, forcing run-off

The result will force the race into a run-off on 11 February between Stubb and Haavisto, as none of the candidates received more than half of the votes.

29 January 2024