South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene
ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.
ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.
The prospect of the African National Congress governing alongside the white-led Democratic Alliance does not sit well with many Black South Africans.
If Britain votes for Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK - who polled above the incumbent Conservatives - Labour will win the election, the prime minister says.
Britain's Tories are focusing on tax under Labour as fresh opinion polls show the governing party well and truly on the ropes ahead of the general election.
Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.
Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Julia Roberts were among the guests at a fundraiser for Joe Biden that raised $42 million for his re-election campaign.
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his manifesto for the upcoming general election promising to rebuild the country.
Australians are mobilising for a climate battle at the federal election with voters pouring money into a climate lobby group as politicians scrap targets.
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his shock call for a snap election after the far right's strong showing in a recent European vote.
Britain's prime minister has been challenged and his election rival taken to task in a televised event ahead of the UK election in July.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will cut payroll taxes for workers in the United Kingdom to reignite economic growth if his Conservatives are returned.
While some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament are still being counted, the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.
Most Australians worry artificial intelligence technology will be used to mislead voters and would like to see it banned from political ads.
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.
India's mammoth parliamentary elections have come to a close after more than six weeks of voting across the country.
A dramatically weakened mandate in South Africa's election is set to force the ANC - the legacy party of Nelson Mandela - to share power with a rival.
Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.
The ruling ANC looks set to lose its majority for the first time following parliamentary elections, with rival parties readying for coalition talks.
Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.
The National Rifle Association has officially endorsed Donald Trump during their annual meeting in Texas.
The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.
A secret ballot of Solomon Islands MPs is set to determine who will be the Pacific nation's next prime minister.
The Solomons Islands will have a new prime minister in May after incumbent Manasseh Sogavare ruled out renominating for the top job.
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election in India that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1
Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in India's seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and conclude on June 1.
The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.
Rudy Giuliani is among 18 people charged over a fake elector plot in Arizona, while former president Donald Trump is labelled an unindicted co-conspirator.