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As it happened on Wednesday, May 30

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

World News

As it happened on Tuesday, May 29

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

Europe News

European Parliament marks year to go before new elections

As countdown to poll begins new statistics suggest voter fatigue with the EU, and some voters' willingness to listen to old siren voices as populist parties rise.

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As it happened this morning, Wednesday, May 23

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Iraq

Anti-U.S. Shia cleric wins Iraqi election

Moqtada al-Sadr is a former militia chief who led two uprisings against the U.S-led invasion of Iraq

Venezuela

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro seeks another six years in power

As Sunday's election approaches Venezuelans continue to suffer a deep and prolonged economic and social crisis.

Iraq

Three men have been killed as Iraq holds parliamentary elections

A car exploded after polling stations closed after the first elections since the government declared victory over so-called Islamic State.

Iraq

Security forces vote in Iraq elections

Special voting is expected to take place at nearly 500 polling stations for groups not able to vote on Saturday

Malaysia

Malaysia chooses world's oldest leader

A 92-year-old politician is returning to run Malaysia.

Europe News

Europe's future in focus ahead of elections

As Europe Day is marked, how much interest is there in EU politics ahead of next year's parliament elections?

Armenia

People power pays off in Armenia

Nikol Pashinian becomes the country's new prime minister after a month of protests and a climbdown by the ruling party.

Lebanon

Hezbollah and its allies make electoral gains in Lebanon

Unofficial results are showing that Hezbollah and its political allies made significant gains. They appear to have won just over half of all parliamentary seats.

Iraq

Hope remains high ahead of Iraq election

There's considerable focus on the Iraqi city of Mosul ahead of elections on Saturday. The city was destroyed during a long battle with so-called Islamic State.

Turkey

Erdogan pursues EU accession at manifesto unveiling

EU accession, counter-terrorism and the economy lay at the heart of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s manifesto launch ahead of Turkey’s general election on June 24.

Tunisia

Tunisia votes in North Africa's first free local election

Tunisia is regarded as the only democratic success of the Arab Spring after avoiding major violence or a return to authoritarian rule.

Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan promises to make his country a global power

Erdogan spoke to thousands of supporters on Sunday in Istanbul ahead of next month's election

Lebanon

As chaos swirls on Lebanon's doorstep, the people get a say, at last

It's been nearly a decade since the people of Lebanon had a chance to determine their country's future in a parliamentary vote. Much has changed since then, and not all for the better.

United Kingdom

Four things you need to know about the UK local elections

Yesterday the UK held local elections across parts of the country, but the results aren’t coming in as expected…

United Kingdom

English local elections: 4 questions answered

Thursday's local elections across England saw a mixed night for the main parties, with the opposition Labour Party failing to make major headway against the ruling Conservatives.

United Kingdom

May avoids London wipeout as UK local elections deliver mixed results

Britain's ruling Conservatives have avoided a rout in London, as local election results show a mixed picture across the country for the Tories and Labour opposition.