The People’s Action Party continued its six-decade reign, as was widely expected. But many had anticipated it to lose more ground to the opposition.
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Australia Election Results: Prime Minister Albanese Wins 2nd Term
Heading to the polls amid global uncertainty arising from the Trump administration, voters opted for the known quantity of the incumbent leader, Anthony Albanese.
Canada’s Mark Carney to Visit Trump and Begin Tariff Negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who will make his first visit to Washington since his election, said President Trump’s call to annex Canada as the 51st state would not be on the table.
Reform UK Surges as Conservatives Lose Seats: 4 Local Elections Takeaways
Britain’s two main parties suffered significant losses in municipal and mayoral votes as Reform U.K., a right-wing populist party, surged ahead.
South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another
In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.
What Will Happen to Australia’s Housing Market After the Election
Going into a federal election, both major parties are hesitant to tame the sky-high property values that have priced many voters out of the housing market.
Why Donald Trump Looms Over Australia’s Election
The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an election mostly fought on domestic issues.
South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been mulling whether to run for election, while the main opposition candidate and front-runner suffered a setback in court.
What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., hopes to win hundreds of municipal seats and potentially a special election as voters express frustration with Britain’s two main parties.
The One Big Reason Canada’s Liberals Won
Canada’s Liberals came back from a huge disadvantage in the polls, securing a rare fourth term in power, for one big reason. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the Liberals and Mark Carney won, and the …