Thailand has started the selection of new senators, marking the start of a contentious battle between progressives and conservatives. Hopeful candidates registered at district offices nationwide, competing for one of the 200 seats in the upper house of Parliament. The Senate, though
Oxford University has dropped its “woke” plans to vet candidates wanting to become its new chancellor. It comes after senior politicians complained, saying it was trying to “stitch up” the process so another white male would not get the job. According to
Labour has confirmed the go-ahead for its candidate selection process in Jeremy Corbyn’s North London seat, hammering the final nail into the coffin for his hopes of standing as a Labour MP. In an announcement to prospective Labour candidates today, the party
George Galloway has claimed he is in defection talks with “several” Labour MPs and other elected party officials, warning Sir Keir could be hit with major losses over his stance on Israel and Gaza. Speaking this morning, Mr Galloway claimed: “I can
Reform UK leader Richard Tice has told candidates not to social media when drunk (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA) Reform UK leader Richard Tice has told candidates not to use social media after drinking alcohol as he looks to clampdown on “inappropriate” comments surfacing
Mexico’s president said Tuesday that he was hurt by the killing of a mayoral candidate just hours after she requested protection and started campaigning. A city council candidate who was wounded in the same attack on Monday also died, authorities said. President
Rishi Sunak jokes about the ‘deep state’ with William Wragg In January Health Secretary Victoria Atkins hosted a large reception in Parliament for the One Nation group on the liberal left of the Tory party. The event was meant as a welcome
Russia is holding a presidential election Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win, barring an unexpected development. The polling stations are to open across the country on March 15, and Russians will be able to vote until Sunday, March 17. International analysts
Mexico’s presidential candidates have signed a commitment to peace with Catholic Church leaders, proposing strategies to reduce the country’s violence. The commitment to peace, titled “National Commitment to Peace,” outlines policies aimed at combating Mexico’s chronic violence. Claudia Sheinbaum, while open to
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress said Monday that six officials facing accusations of corruption have been included on its list of candidates for this year’s election, bringing more scrutiny on a party that already has