Slovenia’s parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister
Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
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Kentucky primaries test Trump’s grip on Republican voters
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Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he’s a ‘lame-duck’ leader.
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Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer
Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader
Published On 18 May 2026
Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff
Candidates will face off on June 7 election after first round of voting marred by logistical errors, fraud allegations.
What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate
Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff’s Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor’s race.
Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near
Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.
