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Slovakia

New Slovak president yet to define political stance - analyst

The politician, an ally of pro-Moscow Prime Minister Robert Fico, won a recent presidential election in Slovakia the vote with 54%.

World News

Pro-West diplomat to face left-winger for Slovakia presidency

Current head of state Zuzana Čaputová - the first woman to hold the post - is not running for a second term.

USA

Impossible for Trump to post bond in New York fraud case: Lawyers

The former US president claimed that he had more than $400 million in cash last year. Yet, courtroom defeats have left him in financial trouble.

World News

Protestors defy Putin as leader heads for predictable landslide win

President Vladimir Putin looks set to lead Russia for another six years, with exit polls for the highly controlled presidential elections showing a predictably large share of the vote for the Kremlin leader.

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Russia

How supporting Putin has divided families in Russia

Support for the Russian president divides Russian society. Children often have completely opposite views to their parents.

Russia

Russians cast ballots on second day of elections

Russians cast their ballots on second day of an election almost certain to extend Putin's 25 year rule by another six years.

World News

Liberal candidate banned from Russian presidential election

By barring opposition candidate Boris Nadezhdin from running, the Supreme Court removed Putin's last remaining significant challenger.

Finland

Finns to choose president as both hopefuls set tough stance on Russia

Two candidates from opposing centre-right and green parties go head to head in Sunday's run-off presidential vote, but both share a hard line on Russia.

Senegal

Senegal's parliament delays presidential election until December

Chaotic scenes in parliament have been followed by clashes on the streets of the capital city.

World News

Putin officially registered for March presidential election

The 71-year-old president is officially seeking to hold his grip on power with another six-year term in office.

Finland

Ex PM projected to win first round of Finland's presidential election

Alexander Stubb, who likely gained 27.3%, will now face runner-up Pekka Haavisto, who likely gained 25.8%, in a runoff next month.

USA

Trump faces off against last major rival in New Hampshire

Trump is aiming for a victory on Tuesday to secure his front-runner status as the Republican candidate for presidential elections later this year.

Russia

Vladimir Putin gathers over two million re-election signatures

Under Russian law, independent candidates are required to have at least 300,000 registered supporters.

USA

Iowa readies for record-cold as election caucuses draw closer

It is expected that the freezing temperatures will see some potential voters stay at home rather than risk the treacherous journey to voting venues.

Russia

Pro-peace candidate applies to run against Putin in election

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine presented documents to register as a candidate for the Russian 2024 presidential election on Wednesday.

USA

Former president Trump banned from Colorado ballot amid ‘Nazi’ storm

The former president has been removed from the Colorado presidential primary ballot in a historic ruling by the state's Supreme Court over his role in the January 2021 Capitol attack.

Russia

Euroviews. In today's Russia, 'god of war' Putin is more popular than ever

Originally, Putin was picked as a future puppet because he fit the bill — the strongman persona was exactly what the doctor had ordered. Then he ended up cutting loose from his patrons, keeping the persona and the power he accrued all for himself, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

Argentina

Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial chainsaw presidential candidate?

Calling himself "the king of the jungle" and bringing out a chainsaw during his electoral campaign, Javier Milei is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

USA

Trump: The uncomfortably necessary figure in the Republican Party

Although Trump's shadow continues to loom over the Republican candidates, there is a broad understanding that the former president remains key to winning the party's primaries.