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European leaders congratulate Trump as Harris comeback looks unlikely

Hungary's populist leader Viktor Orbán was the first European leader to congratulate the Republican candidate, as the former president was projected to win in critical swing states.

USA

'We made history': Trump claims victory as swing states turn red

The Republican candidate has been projected to win the keys to the White House for his second term after securing gains in three key swing states, including Pennsylvania.

USA

Who might be in a potential Trump administration?

Most of Trump's allies said they were focused on getting him into the White House rather than on their own prospects. Now he has won another term, who will be vying for the top jobs?

Belarus

Belarus' Lukashenko to face only pre-approved challengers in election

Alexander Lukashenko, who has led the country for over 30 years, has overseen a brutal crackdown on free media and opposition — which has slammed the upcoming January election as a farce.

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USA

US election 2024: Trump and Harris make final bids as vote looms

Follow us live as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris push to the finish line in battleground states.

USA

US election 2024: Trump and Harris head to battleground states

Join us for live updates as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head to Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina on Saturday, hoping to drum up last-minute support.

USA

Europeans including far-right voters want Harris to win, poll shows

A YouGov survey shows that the majority of Europeans want Kamala Harris to make it to the White House, including some on the far right.

Europe News

Over 400 accuse late ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed of sexual misconduct

The billionaire Egyptian businessman was the owner of a string of hotels, including Harrods in London and the Ritz in Paris, before he died in August last year.

USA

US election 2024: Trump wears garbage collector uniform in Wisconsin

Follow us live as Trump dons a new uniform to rallies in Wisconsin and North Carolina, and Harris makes an explicit appeal to younger voters.

USA

US election 2024: Biden sparks row with 'garbage' comment

Follow us live as current President Joe Biden sparks a row with the Republican party after Kamala Harris delivers a major speech.

USA

US election 2024: Harris to make final pitch in symbolic location

Kamala Harris will deliver her so-called "closing argument" at a rally in Washington DC, at the symbolic location where Donald Trump held a rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol building in 2021.

USA

US election 2024: Musk sued over giveaway, Trump backlash grows louder

Follow our live updates eight days before polling stations open, with the race as too close to call and both candidates closing in on seven key swing states.

Europe News

Western observers confirm intimidation during Georgian elections

International observers said there were concerns with the electoral process both before and during elections in Georgia, fuelling polarisation between Georgian Dream and opposition parties who claim the result was "rigged."

Europe News

Georgia's pivotal elections: Four key takeaways

The ruling Georgian Dream claimed a majority in last night's election based on data from the country's electoral commission, but four main opposition parties refused to accept the result claiming the election was "rigged."

Europe News

Georgian Dream in the lead as opposition parties say vote was 'stolen'

Follow our live blog for updates and results as Georgians vote in an election seen as a critical point in shaping the country's future inside, or outside, of the EU.

Georgia

Georgia at a crossroads between EU and Russia in pivotal election

Georgia's parliamentary elections have been framed as an existential moment for democracy by activists who want to see the pro-Russian Georgian Dream ousted from power.

Europe News

German arms exports to Israel increase despite sales ban rumours

New figures show that Germany's export of arms to Israel have increased sharply from August onwards, with a much higher figure than was previously reported for the year thus far.

Europe News

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson's extradition process delayed

The controversial founder of a marine conservation activist group has applied for political asylum in France to avoid a trial in Japan, where he faces up to 15 years in prison.

Gaza

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of ties to militant groups

Al Jazeera has denied the claims, which they say are part of a wider campaign against its Qatar-based network.

USA

Trump and supporters push religious rhetoric in battle for key states

Presidential candidate Donald Trump organised a rally with conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Georgia — a key swing state that could be crucial in determining the election's outcome.

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