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.

Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.




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Hardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho’s primary races for governor and US Congress.
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Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention in the US: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest.
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he’s a ‘lame-duck’ leader.

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Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff’s Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor’s race.
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.