Myanmar prepares for its first election since the 2021 military coup, scheduled for 8 February 2026. This guide covers the controversial process, international reaction, and what it means for the country's future.
Daniel Wood shares his emotional journey to becoming a single, gay father through adoption, culminating in his first magical Christmas with his 18-month-old son. Read his inspiring story.
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny as the Electoral Commission assesses Labour's call for an investigation into alleged £9,000 campaign overspending in Clacton. Read the latest.
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
A major voter list revision in India, criticised as a covert citizenship survey, is allegedly targeting Muslims and threatening democratic integrity. Critics warn of mass disenfranchisement.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a police report alleging he breached electoral spending limits in Clacton by failing to declare an armoured vehicle and a themed bar. Read the full details.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Donald Trump Jr signals a potential US shift on Ukraine, stating Europe must lead, and confirms Elon Musk is back "100%" in the president's favour. Read the full analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer's former communications director, Matthew Doyle, says excessive media briefing harms government decision-making. He also did not deny reports of a potential peerage.
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
Experts argue democratic safeguards alone cannot protect Britain from extremism without active citizen engagement. Discover why wholesale political reform is needed to restore trust.
Rachel Reeves's second budget descends into chaos following an unprecedented OBR leak, prompting fiery attacks from Kemi Badenoch. Listen to the full analysis on Electoral Dysfunction.
Guinea-Bissau's military has seized power, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and suspending elections. Borders closed and media activities halted following alleged electoral manipulation plot.
Former NSW Labor staffer gives secret evidence about 2014 phone call from Chris Minns querying fundraiser donations. Premier denies any wrongdoing. Read the latest developments.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
A British woman was detained by ICE agents in California while holding her six-month-old son during final green card approval. Her family speaks out about the shocking arrest.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's bid to expand expedited removals across the US, citing serious due process concerns for migrants. Discover the legal implications.
Unelected peers are filibustering the assisted dying bill with 1,047 amendments, blocking the will of Commons and public opinion. This democratic crisis demands immediate government action.
Discover the realities of egg freezing in the UK - from hidden costs to emotional challenges. Essential reading for women considering fertility preservation.
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
The 2024 UK general election produced the most disproportionate result in British history, sparking urgent calls for Proportional Representation. Discover why Labour faces a pivotal choice.
Striking visual narrative captures the raw emotion and democratic spirit across America as voters head to the polls in crucial 2025 elections.
California voters have delivered a seismic shock to the state's political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to redraw congressional districts in a move that could reshape American politics for years to come.
Exclusive: Conservative MPs fear electoral wipeout in urban seats as internal polling shows voters deserting the party over its net zero stance. Party divisions deepen as moderates push for climate policy U-turn.