The left-wing contenders in Sunday’s presidential election are expected to perform better this time – but not much.
The two main contenders may disagree on the EU, but they have both embraced anti-migrant sentiment.
Housing is unaffordable. Migrants are a flashpoint issue. The far right is here to stay. And Portugal is deeply divided.
Al Jazeera interviews the two candidates who will battle it out on Sunday after a controversial annulment.
Arce’s political mentor Evo Morales continues to push for a fourth term, despite legal setbacks and controversy.
A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.
Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.
Tidjane Thiam’s campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.
A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope.
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Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic ‘challenges’.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, in an Oval Office meeting, rebuffs US President Trump’s push to make Canada the 51st state.
Friedrich Merz has been elected chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting after an initial defeat.
Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament.
