Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a national election for May 3rd, 2024, launching a five-week campaign focused on the rising cost of living and aiming to secure a second term for his Labor party. The election will be a close race with the opposition Liberal-National coalition, with smaller parties potentially playing a decisive role.
A South Korean court overturned a suspended prison sentence for opposition leader Lee Jae Myung, who was accused of making false statements during his 2021 presidential campaign. The ruling could pave the way for Lee to run for president again if the Constitutional Court removes current President Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
Japan's parliament has enacted a new law to prevent candidates from using inappropriate tactics, such as presenting images of scantily clad women, on election posters. The law also addresses the issue of "two-horsepower" candidacies and seeks to combat the spread of false information on social media.
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is expected to announce snap elections on Sunday in an attempt to gain a stronger mandate from the Canadian people as the country faces a trade war and annexation threats from the United States under President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing controversy over the distribution of expensive gift certificates to LDP members, raising concerns about transparency and potential misuse of funds. The LDP's lack of action on restricting political donations further fuels concerns about the party's commitment to reform.
Two Democrats running in special elections for deeply Republican House districts in Florida have raised a combined $15.7 million in two months, but they still face steep uphill climbs in the upcoming campaigns. The massive sums suggest that the energy among grassroots Democratic donors has not dissipated with President Donald Trump back in the Oval Office.
Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, suggested that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should be replaced after he supported advancing a Republican funding bill. Bennet also criticized the Democratic Party's approach to government funding negotiations, calling for a new plan for the future.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a budget framework supported by GOP leadership and President Donald Trump, marking a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump. The framework calls for $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending over the next decade and provides more funding for border security measures and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
The House narrowly passed a budget proposal on Tuesday, paving the way for President Trump's legislative agenda. The resolution, which passed with no Democratic support and only one GOP defection, instructs committees to craft legislation that would cut taxes and spending, while raising the debt ceiling.
The Liberal leadership contest is heating up with top candidates like Baylis, Carney, Freeland, and Gould stepping into the spotlight amid lingering controversies and internal party turmoil.
Mark Carney, the frontrunner in the Liberal leadership race, has proposed a cap on immigration and a doubling of new housing construction, while also aiming to balance the budget within three years. He faces criticism from the opposition for his proposals, but remains the favorite to become the next Prime Minister.
Four contenders in the federal Liberal Party's leadership race engaged in a high-stakes debate, focusing on Canada’s economic resilience and strategies to counter U.S. President Trump’s protectionist threats.
Germany's national election resulted in a victory for the conservative Christian Democrats, led by Friedrich Merz, who is expected to become the country's next leader and a strong supporter of Ukraine within the European Union. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to become the second-largest political force, reflecting growing concerns about immigration and security.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko secured a landslide victory in the 2025 presidential elections, garnering 86.82% of the votes and extending his rule to a seventh term. This outcome has been met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating Lukashenko's continued leadership while others express concerns about the fairness of the elections.
The People's Power Party (PPP) has withdrawn from the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) due to "irreconcilable strategic differences" ahead of the upcoming General Election. The decision was made to ensure PAR's continued effectiveness as a political force, despite disagreements over contesting Tampines GRC and PPP's stance on the COVID-19 vaccine.
President Trump urged Elon Musk to adopt a more aggressive approach in reducing federal spending and eliminating waste within the government. The call comes as Musk’s leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency faces strong opposition and legal challenges over widespread layoffs and deep spending cuts.
The text examines Germany’s post-election coalition challenges, noting that the proportional electoral system means no party is likely to govern alone.
Former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault will both face Brazilian opponents at UFC 315 in Montreal this May. Grasso will take on Natalia Silva, while Barriault will face Bruno Silva in the first two bouts confirmed by the UFC for the May 10 show at the Bell Centre.
Félix Auger-Aliassime, the Canadian tennis star, secured his spot in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open after his second-round opponent, Hamad Medjedovic, was forced to withdraw due to a right leg injury. Auger-Aliassime's next challenge will be against Daniil Medvedev, the Russian player, in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash.
Chrystia Freeland's Liberal leadership campaign claims its fundraising haul is actually around $600,000, significantly higher than the $226,661 reported by Elections Canada. This discrepancy arises from the campaign's decision to let the Liberal party hold onto donations, which weren't captured in the latest data because the party hadn't remitted them during the reporting period.
