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Germany

German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour

CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview.

Moldova

Why is Sunday's legislative election in Moldova so important?

There are 20 parties vying for spots in the 101-seat parliament - but the main battle will be between pro-reformists, and those preferring pro-Russian rule.

USA

Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill

The 'For the People Act' bill would strike down hurdles to voting, curb the influence of money in politics and limit partisan influence over the drawing of congressional districts.

Poland

Poland’s ruling conservatives suffer defeat in local mayoral election

Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party suffered a loss in the Rzeszow mayoral race, a vote could indicate how strong the party’s support is after nearly six years of governing the country.

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria's interim PM urges government to double efforts on corruption

Stefan Yanev, a close ally of President Rumen Radev, is currently serving as Bulgaria's interim prime minister until next month's elections.

Peru

Peru presidential election too close to call

It comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Peru where it has exacerbated inequalities.

Cyprus

Far right party makes gains in Cyprus parliamentary election

The two main parties in Cyprus have clung to power but ceded votes to smaller groups including the far-right ELAM party.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia delays national elections again amid deadly tensions

Some opposition parties have said they will not take part in a national election which has already been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hungary

Budapest's liberal mayor announces election bid to oust Viktor Orbán

Gergely Karácsony hopes to run as the united opposition's candidate for prime minister when Hungary goes to the polls next year.

Bulgaria

President's ally is Bulgaria's caretaker PM ahead of July election

His temporary appointment brings an end to the tenure of Boyko Borisov, who had dominated Bulgarian politics since 2009.

United Kingdom

UK Labour leader shuffles team after disappointing elections

Labour leader Keir Starmer has given his top team a shakeup after poor local election results as he seeks to exert control over a divided party.

United Kingdom

UK elections: London Mayor Sadiq Khan wins second term

Khan's victory will be a boost to the Labour party which has suffered major losses in England's local elections.

United Kingdom

Pro-independence parties secure majority in Scottish parliament

As pro-independence parties retain a majority in the Scottish Parliament, Nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon confirms bid for second attempt to leave United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK elections: Tories win Westminster seat in Hartlepool

Vote counting was still underway in other parts of the UK on Friday morning. British voters headed to the polls on Thursday to elect new mayors in London and Manchester, new members to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments and hundreds of local councillors.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria to hold fresh elections in July after coalition talks fail

Last month's elections had resulted in a political deadlock after three parties failed to form a new government.

Spain

Conservatives claim victory in Madrid regional elections

The right-wing Popular Party won a clear victory in Madrid's regional elections, increasing their seats in the regional assembly.

India

India's Modi takes electoral hit amid virus surge

Experts say the government’s lax rules about election rallies fueled the outbreak.

United Kingdom

Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in Glasgow

The protests come just days ahead of a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

Sport

Election duties mean Marcelo could miss Real Madrid-Chelsea semi-final

Election duties mean Marcelo could be left back in Madrid for Real's Champions League semi-final versus Chelsea in west London.

Spain

Spanish minister receives blood-stained knife amid election threats

Three other left-wing officials have also received threatening letters containing bullets.