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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
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Latvia votes in parliamentary election amid rising costs
Around 1.5 million Latvians are eligible to vote in an election which has been dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs. Four Eurofighter jets are on NATO deployment over Latvia during the poll.
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Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.
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Brazil's election: Lula or Bolsonaro Jr?
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 2: We look at reactions in the French papers after high school blockades turned violent across France. We also look ahead to Brazil's two-round presidential election, which begins this weekend. The electoral campaign culminated with the cancellation of a presidential debate after both President Lula and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro pulled out. Finally, this year's Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists do not disappoint.
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Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazilian president and opposition candidate snub the final debate ahead of the presidential election.
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Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom large
Brazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.
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Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
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Israel bans Arab parties from election: What you need to know
Israel's push to ban Arab parties from standing in the upcoming election has been called "another nail in the coffin of democracy." Is there a legal basis for doing this, and what could it mean for Arab voters?
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Lebanese are watching Israel’s upcoming election, but few expect change
Lebanese are anticipating continued Israeli aggression in Lebanon after the election.
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Sweden faces political deadlock after election-winning center-left bloc fails to form government
Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned efforts to form a four-party government. Deep divisions within the election-winning bloc have left Sweden in political deadlock.
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Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?
The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.
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The media battle behind Brazil’s election
A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.
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Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
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I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
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India news: Protests against election chief escalate as Gandhi, Cockroach party allege 'rigged' vote
Police have used tear gas on protests by the opposition Congress party demanding India's election commission head steps down, following a report alleging "rigged" elections.
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India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation
Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.
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New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.
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Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.
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India news: Cockroach party demands Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that the removal of more than 130 million names from draft electoral rolls is designed to benefit the BJP and weaken opposition parties. DW has more.
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Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.