All news on the topic: Democracy
516
Starmer vows to fight Russian-linked destabilisation after arson attacks on family property
Keir Starmer has said there are “many actors who want to divide our country” after his family’s property was targeted in a series of Russian-linked arson attacks.
485
"Perfect storm" warning as UK elections face surge in misleading political adverts and razor-thin results
The UK is heading for a ‘perfect storm’ scenario due to a lack of regulation in political advertising in the era of AI fakes, and a five-party system with increasingly marginal electoral contests, according to a new report.
760
Former Spanish PM accused of leading "influence network" tied to airline rescue funds
Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for influence peddling and potential money laundering in connection with a government airline bailout.
567
Epstein files shake Norway’s faith in democracy as probe targets foreign office ties
The Epstein files have shaken Norway’s faith in democracy, the head of the Norwegian parliament’s oversight committee has said, as a sprawling investigation into the connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender gets under way.
513
Aristocrats gone, but House of Lords remains unaccountable and out of touch
The decisive expulsion of hereditary peers from the House of Lords may have eliminated a glaring anachronism, but it can hardly be called a triumph of democracy.
601
Reform UK hit as crypto donations freeze follows foreign interference review
Sir Keir Starmer has announced a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties following a government review into political interference, in a major blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
466
Sarkozy’s $117,000 fine and 5-year ban sparks outrage as Libya victims cry for stolen millions
As former French President Nicolas Sarkozy appeals his historic conviction in the 2007 Libyan campaign financing scandal, anti-corruption advocates are highlighting the devastating human cost behind the crime.
593
“I felt like I was back in Iran”: former political prisoner says Met Police knocked her unconscious at London protest
A former political prisoner felt like she was "back in Iran" after Met Police officers "knocked her out with a shield" at a protest.
908
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies aged 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, died in Dhaka on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 80.
802
UK minister tells Elon Musk to “mind his own business” after London rally remarks
Elon Musk has been told to "mind his own business" by a Home Office minister after the tech billionaire made a string of comments criticizing the UK.
666
Serbian youth movement accuses government corruption of causing tragedy that killed 16
After walking for days - some for more than two weeks and covering over 400 kilometres - tens of thousands of young Serbians converged on the northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the train station canopy collapse that killed 16 people and sparked the largest anti-corruption protests in the country’s history.
725
Catherine Connolly elected Ireland’s 10th president in landslide victory
Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly pledged to be a president for all after being elected as Ireland’s 10th president.
720
Millions set to join ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests across US
Millions of Americans are expected to take part in over 2,500 “No Kings” protests across all 50 states on Saturday, opposing what organisers call Donald Trump’s growing authoritarianism.
838
Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy in Venezuela
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition politician, is the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
787
Mongolian parliament removes prime minister over scandal involving son’s lavish spending
The voting took place following weeks of protests sparked by reports of lavish spending by the prime minister’s son.
699
Marine Le Pen prohibited from contesting the French presidency in 2027
Far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement of European funds and immediately barred from running for office
817
Trump declares himself ’King’
The White House reacted by sharing a doctored image of Trump wearing a crown on social media.
831
Journalists initiate legal action against the Italian government over spyware allegations
Union files criminal complaint with prosecutors as ministers decline to respond to inquiries about alleged hacks.
1142
Vance’s true warning to Europe
Europeans must lessen their risky dependence on an opposing America.
988
Musk or no Musk, Farage has a plan to capture Britain
The Reform UK leader has broken with Musk over a far-right activist. But it’s his plan to win big that’ll keep Keir Starmer up at night.
889
Bulgaria’s hacking ’Elves’ expose election fraud scheme
Hacktivists have released a list of individuals purportedly involved in election fraud.
912
Mafia state pushes Bulgarian democracy to the brink
Former PM Boyko Borissov and sanctioned media mogul Delyan Peevski are in the driving seat ahead of an election on June 9.
921
Slovakia’s Fico plots to dismantle the free press
Journalists warn new populist prime minister is trying to sideline those in the media he disagrees with.
03.07.2026, 21:19 • World
03.07.2026, 21:12 • World
03.07.2026, 20:39 • Crime
03.07.2026, 20:38 • World
03.07.2026, 20:22 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 20:15 • World
03.07.2026, 20:02 • Politics
03.07.2026, 19:53 • World
03.07.2026, 19:40 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 19:38 • Crime
03.07.2026, 19:33 • Crime
03.07.2026, 19:20 • Crime
03.07.2026, 19:18 • Tech
03.07.2026, 19:14 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 19:08 • Crime
03.07.2026, 19:01 • Crime
03.07.2026, 18:37 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 18:33 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 18:30 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 18:25 • Politics
03.07.2026, 18:22 • Crime
03.07.2026, 18:16 • Crime
03.07.2026, 18:08 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 17:58 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 17:49 • Investigation
03.07.2026, 17:41 • Finance
03.07.2026, 17:13 • Politics
03.07.2026, 16:52 • Politics
03.07.2026, 16:47 • Politics