Iraq's caretaker PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has withdrawn, clearing the path for former leader Nouri al-Maliki. Discover the implications for Iraq's political future and the critical challenge of militia disarmament.
Exclusive: Iran secretly imports nearly 1,000 Iraqi militia fighters to suppress nationwide protests. Death toll rises as regime warns it is 'ready for war'. Read the full report.
Iran secretly deploys nearly 1,000 Iraqi militia fighters to suppress nationwide uprising. Exclusive report on the regime's escalating crackdown and international tensions.
Exclusive report from the South Wales valleys where economic despair is fuelling a historic political shift. Labour faces a catastrophic defeat in May's Senedd elections as voters turn to Reform UK and Plaid Cymru. Read the full analysis.
Iraq's parliament elects Haibet Al-Halbousi as new speaker to tackle political gridlock, Iran-backed militias, and a massive public debt crisis. Read the full analysis.
Skip the kitchen chaos this New Year's Eve with Honey & Co's forgiving one-pot chicken and rice dish, featuring tangy Iraqi amba. A simple, abundant buffet centrepiece perfect for sharing.
A polling expert warns Labour faces heavy losses in May 2026 elections, potentially deciding Keir Starmer's future. Badenoch's position may be shored up by London gains.
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Democratic candidates notch significant wins in Virginia and beyond, though strategists warn against overconfidence as complex voter sentiments emerge.
Exclusive analysis reveals Democrats confronting challenging 2025 gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as Republican momentum builds. Polling data signals potential power shifts in key battleground states.
Donald Trump makes strategic endorsements in crucial battleground states, backing Curtis Bashaw in New Jersey and Navy veteran John McGuire in Virginia as election season heats up.
Legendary GOP strategist Karl Rove reveals his crucial election forecasts for New York and Virginia contests, offering surprising insights into Republican prospects and Democratic strongholds.
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
President Javier Milei's Libertarian party achieves decisive win in congressional elections, strengthening his radical economic reform agenda and shaking Argentina's political establishment.
Shocking scenes erupted in Baghdad's parliament as rival political factions turned the assembly into a battleground, leaving dozens injured and raising fears of renewed civil conflict.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
An Iraqi refugee who hurled bricks at police officers during violent protests in Southport has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of the courtroom drama and the judge's stern words.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrates its first council election victory in Kent, signalling potential disruption to Britain's political landscape ahead of the general election.
Donald Trump shakes up critical Senate races with strategic endorsements in Nevada and Arizona, as Republicans battle for control of Congress ahead of midterm elections.
OpenAI unveils a major policy shift to prevent its AI tools, like ChatGPT, from being misused in democratic processes. The new rules explicitly ban creating chatbots for campaigning, lobbying, and discouraging voting ahead of the 2024 global elections.
A deepfake video, falsely depicting Muslim clerics calling for voter suppression, has sparked outrage in Assam. The BJP's alleged use of AI raises serious concerns about digital election interference.
In a seismic shift for German politics, the far-right AfD has emerged as a major force in North Rhine-Westphalia's local elections, capitalising on voter discontent with the ruling traffic-light coalition's policies.
An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
A wave of young, diverse Democratic candidates is poised to reshape the US Congress in the 2026 midterms, challenging the old guard with a focus on progressive policies and grassroots campaigning.
New Republican-led redistricting efforts in the US have drawn accusations of gerrymandering, with critics warning of unfair electoral advantages ahead of key elections.
Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party are advocating to lower the UK voting age to 16, aiming to empower younger voices in elections. Discover the implications of this potential reform.
Political analysts warn that controversial redistricting in Texas and California could dramatically influence electoral outcomes, sparking debates over fairness and democracy.
A heated dispute erupts between Texas GOP senators John Cornyn and Ken Paxton over redistricting plans, exposing deep divisions within the Republican Party ahead of the 2024 elections.
As Labour grapples with tough fiscal decisions, experts warn that austerity measures could alienate voters ahead of the next general election. Is history repeating itself?