Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed victory for his Socialist Party. But he will still need to form a coalition to govern.
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A Trans Woman Got 3 Minutes to Speak in Armenia’s Parliament. Threats Followed.
Lilit Martirosyan was the first transgender woman to speak in Armenia’s National Assembly, according to organizers. The backlash began immediately.
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Parties Embrace Technology and Emerge Stronger
The rabbis’ instructions ruled the day in the country’s recent parliamentary elections. Now, the politicians are preparing for a clash over state and religion.
What’s a Feminist Government? Canada, and Trudeau, Grapple With the Question
Accusations by Canada’s former attorney general have propelled the country into an agonized and occasionally hairsplitting argument about feminism in political life.
The Finns Party Campaigned Against Climate Action. It Came in 2nd.
Although the populist party is unlikely to be part of a new government, it may now have more political influence in Finland.
Netanyahu’s Coalition May Help Stave Off Indictment
One party in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition wants to pass a law granting immunity to lawmakers, which would block his prosecution on corruption charges.
In India, Voting Begins in Elections Unmatched in Size and Scope
Over five weeks, 900 million voters can cast ballots on 2.3 million electronic machines, in what is seen as a referendum on Narendra Modi, the powerful prime minister.
New Zealand Passes Law Banning Most Semiautomatic Weapons, Weeks After Massacre
The ban, supported by all but one of Parliament’s 120 lawmakers, came less than a month after a gunman killed 50 people in two mosques in the city of Christchurch.
As Israel Holds a Pivotal Election, Voters Tell Us What Matters Most to Them
Many see Tuesday’s election as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been prime minister for the last decade and is facing likely indictment for fraud.
A Guide to Our Israel Election Coverage
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly quashed rivals left and right to hold onto power. Now he faces an unexpectedly strong challenger in a former army chief, Benny Gantz.