Peru presidential race remains too close to call as count passes 85%
Peru's presidential election remains unresolved after an early tally showed Roberto Sánchez narrowly ahead of Keiko Fujimori in a statistical tie. The latest count has left the race too close to call, with official results still incomplete as ballots continue to be processed. The contest is centred on the capital Lima, the coast, rural districts and the Andes, where the two candidates have drawn sharply different levels of support.An early tally by Ipsos put Sánchez on 50.3% and Fujimori on 49.7%, while official results showed more than 85% of votes counted. The pollster's figures are not the formal result, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Trump amplifies 2020 election fraud claims and attacks California vote
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @pjcolbeckFACT-CHECKING: During June 7, 2026 interview of President Trump in Wisconsin, the Meet the Press reporter says "there is no evidence" that the 2020 election was rigged. PRESIDENT TRUMPWe have over 800 findings in support of President Trump of which over 550 are ESTABLISHED FACT. These findings are backed by 2, 527 citations. See for yourself at the following link:https://electioncrimebureau.com/the-big-lie-youve-never-presented-evidence-that-the-2020-election-was-rigged/@realDonaldTrump @DanScavino @DevinNunes @karolineleavitt @mikelindell" - "Has anybody been watching the CROOKED Election going on in California. Two great Republican Candidates are being cheated, and so... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
Armenia's Pashinyan wins election but falls short of supermajority
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party has won the country's parliamentary election, strengthening Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's position as he pursues a pro-Western course despite pressure from Russia. Final results showed Civil Contract taking 49.8% of the vote, with the Strong Armenia Alliance in second place on 23.2% and the Armenia Alliance third on 9.9%. The vote was held on 7 June and was widely seen as a test of whether Armenia would continue moving closer to the West after years of reliance on Moscow.Pashinyan declared victory on Monday after early results showed his party had secured more than 50% of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
Trump walks out of NBC interview after election fraud questions
Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after being questioned about his false claims of election fraud. The exchange was filmed on a farm in Wisconsin on Friday local time and later aired on Sunday local time. It was interrupted several times by weather and audio problems as torrential rain hit the roof.During the interview, Trump called the network "crooked" and told host Kristen Welker she was "either crooked or you're stupid" before leaving. He also said, "Sorry. Let's call it quits because I've had enough.Thank you, darling. Have a good time," before standing up and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Armenia begins counting votes in pivotal parliamentary election
Armenia has begun counting ballots after polls closed in a decisive parliamentary election that is being watched closely for its impact on the country's future direction. The vote took place on Sunday evening, with polling stations closing at 20:00 local time, and the first official count now under way. The result is expected to shape not only domestic politics but also Armenia's position in the South Caucasus.Officials said turnout was higher than in the 2021 parliamentary election, but lower than in 2012 and 2017. As counting started, unofficial exit poll projections circulated on social media, prompting warnings for caution. Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 20:35 LONDON
US downs Iranian drones as Iran-US war reaches 100th day
The US said it shot down two Iranian drones that it said threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war between the two countries reached its 100th day. The incident adds to a series of exchanges that have continued despite indirect negotiations and mediation efforts. It also comes as the conflict has raised concern over shipping through one of the world's most sensitive waterways.According to the supplied report, the drones were destroyed by US Central Command. The statement said they threatened traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage linking the Gulf to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Peru opens presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez
Polls have opened in Peru's presidential runoff, with voters choosing between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a contest shaped by crime, corruption concerns and public frustration with political instability. The vote is taking place across the South American country after a first round that was marked by logistical problems and a lengthy count. It is the latest step in an election season that has drawn close attention because of the scale of the country's political turnover in recent years.The runoff pits right-wing candidate and former first lady Keiko Fujimori against leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez. The first round on 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:34 LONDON
Armenia votes in parliamentary election seen as test of Pashinyan's westward pivot
Voting is under way in Armenia's parliamentary election, with the result being watched as a test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push to move the country closer to Europe and further from Russia. The vote is also tied to efforts to secure a peace deal with Azerbaijan, while opposition parties have campaigned on security and identity issues. Polls opened at 8am local time and are due to close at 8pm, with two political blocs and 17 parties taking part.Pashinyan, whose Civil Contract party is seeking a strong mandate, cast his ballot on Sunday and said Armenia would continue strengthening its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Armenia votes in election that could shape shift between Russia and Europe
Armenians are voting in a national election that could determine whether the country continues moving closer to Europe or returns to a more pro-Russian course. The vote is taking place across Armenia, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party entering as the favourite. The result is being closely watched in Moscow, Brussels and Washington because it could affect Armenia's foreign policy and regional security posture.The main contest is between Pashinyan and opposition forces that favour closer ties with Russia. Among the challengers is Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire who built much of his wealth in Russia and is campaigning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
Kosovo votes in third election in 18 months amid political deadlock
Voters in Kosovo have gone to the polls in an early parliamentary election as the country tries to break a prolonged political deadlock. It is the third election in 18 months, reflecting the depth of the impasse over who should lead the next government and how to restore stable institutions. The vote comes as Kosovo seeks progress towards membership of the European Union and NATO.The ballot was scheduled after the main political parties failed to agree by a March deadline on who should replace former President Vjosa Osmani. The first inconclusive election in February 2025 left the country without a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
Senegal's Sonko re-elected to lead Pastef amid rift with President Faye
Ousmane Sonko has been re-elected as head of Senegal's Pastef party at a congress in Diamniadio, outside the capital Dakar. The vote comes after his dismissal as prime minister on 22 May and adds to a widening split with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The development deepens uncertainty inside the ruling party and comes at a time of political strain in the West African country.According to the information provided at the congress, Sonko won the leadership vote easily. He is described as a powerful mentor-turned-rival to Faye, who won the presidency after Sonko was barred from standing in Senegal's 2024 election.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Armenia parliamentary elections draw close scrutiny from Russia, the US and the EU
Armenia's parliamentary elections are being closely watched in Moscow, Washington and Brussels as voters prepare to choose a new legislature. The contest is being framed as a test of the country's direction between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and parties that favour closer ties with Russia. The vote has become a focal point for outside powers because of Armenia's geopolitical position and the competing interests involved.The available reporting says Russia, the United States and the European Union all have interests at stake as geopolitics takes centre stage. It also says voters will choose between Mr Pashinyan, who is backed by United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Xavier Becerra advances in California governor race as vote count continues
Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor as ballots continue to be counted after Tuesday's primary. US media reports say Becerra is set to be one of two candidates moving forward, although the second finalist has not yet been confirmed. The contest will decide who faces him in November in the race to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.Ballot counting is still under way in California, the most populous US state, with results expected to take weeks because of millions of mail-in ballots. More than 60 candidates, mostly Democrats, were on the ballot. Two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 02:35 LONDON
India protests Pakistan's planned Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections
India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over plans to hold elections for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on 7 June 2026. The protest was made on Friday, according to an official statement cited in the supplied material. India said the territory is part of its own union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and rejected any attempt to change the status quo.The statement said India reiterated its position that the entire Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, including Gilgit-Baltistan, are integral and inalienable parts of India. It linked that claim to what it described as the complete, legal and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 02:32 LONDON
Armenia votes under Russian pressure as Pashinyan seeks re-election
Armenia is voting on 7 June in a parliamentary election that has become a test of the country's direction on Europe, Russia and the peace process with Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking re-election while facing mounting Russian economic pressure and a domestic campaign shaped by the aftermath of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The vote has drawn attention well beyond Armenia because it could affect the balance between a pro-Western shift and the country's long-standing dependence on Moscow.The supplied material says Russia has intensified pressure in the days before the vote, warning of possible trade and energy consequences if Yerevan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 01:01 LONDON
Somalia says order restored after two days of deadly fighting in Mogadishu
Somalia's federal government says it has restored order in parts of Mogadishu after more than two days of fighting between government forces and opposition fighters. The violence affected the Abdiaziz and Hawlwadag districts, where bursts of gunfire and explosions were reported across the capital. Officials said civilians have now returned to daily life in the areas they declared calm.The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism said opposition group militias had been disarmed and removed. The unrest began on Wednesday and the government said the two districts were calm by Friday. The fighting was linked to a dispute over whether President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
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US backs Bolivia's President Paz as protests deepen shortages
The United States has pledged emergency assistance to Bolivia as country-wide protests and roadblocks intensify pressure on President Rodrigo Paz. The unrest is worsening shortages of food and medical supplies, with officials in Washington warning against attempts to topple the government. The latest developments add a humanitarian dimension to a political crisis that has already spread across the country.According to a State Department spokesman, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Paz in a late Thursday phone call that Washington was "ramping up emergency assistance and logistics operations support". The support is intended to help Bolivians facing "acute food and medical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 03:01 LONDON
Gunfire in Mogadishu deepens Somalia election crisis as families flee central districts
Heavy gunfire in Mogadishu has deepened Somalia's political crisis, with clashes reported around the homes of senior opposition figures in the Hawl Wadaag district. The violence erupted as tensions rose over election timing and opposition plans to protest what they describe as an illegal extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term. Residents said the fighting spread fear across central parts of the capital and forced many people to leave their neighbourhoods.According to accounts from the city, the shooting began on Wednesday afternoon and involved government and opposition forces. It first broke out around the home of former prime minister Hassan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
UN General Assembly elects five new Security Council members as Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly has elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the UN Security Council, filling five rotating seats for the next two-year term. Germany failed to win a place in the vote, after a contested race in which Austria and Portugal took the two seats available to the Western Europe and Others Group. The new members will take up their seats on 1 January 2027.The election was decided by secret ballot in the 193-member General Assembly. In the Western Europe contest, Portugal received 134 votes and Austria 131, while Germany won 104. In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Congress names seven candidates for Rajya Sabha and byelections
The Congress has named seven candidates for biennial and byelections to the Rajya Sabha, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior spokesperson Pawan Khera. The list also includes nominees from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. The announcement comes ahead of upper-house voting in several states and reflects the party's effort to secure representation across multiple contests.Among the Karnataka nominees are Kharge, Khera and AICC secretary Mansoor Ali Khan. The party is expected to win three of the four seats that have fallen vacant in Congress-ruled Karnataka, according to the information supplied. In Madhya Pradesh, the Congress has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:05 LONDON
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Kuki body opposes Manipur voter roll revision over displaced voters
A leading Kuki organisation has opposed Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, saying the exercise is unfair while tens of thousands of displaced people remain unable to return home. The Kuki Inpi Manipur said the process should not proceed under the current circumstances because many Kuki-Zo internally displaced persons are still living away from their homes. The revision is already under way in the state, with house-to-house visits being carried out by Block Level Officers.In a statement issued on Thursday, the organisation said it had expected authorities to first make practical arrangements for the displaced population before moving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:36 LONDON
EU backs Pashinyan ahead of Armenia's decisive elections
The European Commission has said it is standing firmly behind Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan days before Sunday's elections, in a public show of support that links the vote to Armenia's wider shift towards Europe. The statement comes as Brussels prepares a package of financial and trade measures aimed at easing pressure on Armenia's economy. The move also underlines the growing geopolitical tension around Armenia's direction and its relations with Russia.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that Moscow was "weaponising economic relations for political pressure" by extending export restrictions on Armenian products. She said the EU's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
Gunfire in Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition militias clash before planned protests
Government troops and opposition-allied militias have exchanged fire in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, in violence that forced civilians to flee and damaged property. The clashes erupted ahead of planned protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired in May. Residents said the fighting spread through parts of the city on Wednesday evening and continued into Thursday morning.According to witnesses, the violence began around 5pm on Wednesday and involved thousands of government troops deployed in Mogadishu's Howl Wadag and Abdiasis districts. Former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said government forces had targeted his home, while former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman elected UN General Assembly president
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected as the 81st president of the United Nations General Assembly after defeating Cyprus's ambassador, Andreas Kakouris, in a closely contested vote. He will take office when the UNGA session opens in September. The election places a Bangladeshi diplomat at the helm of the 193-member assembly at a time described by Rahman as one of tested trust in the organisation.Rahman is a career diplomat who joined Bangladesh's foreign service in 1979 and has held several roles at the UN. Those posts included senior positions in New York and Geneva, as well as work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 10:37 LONDON
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Pentagon assigns convicted January 6 rioter to policy office role
The Pentagon has assigned Elias Irizarry, a man convicted over the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, to a role in its office of the undersecretary of defense for policy. The office provides national security advice and support on military strategy and planning to the defense secretary. The appointment has drawn attention because it places a person convicted in connection with the Capitol attack inside a senior policy unit at the US defense headquarters.According to internal records described by officials, Irizarry has been assigned to the policy office, although it was not clear how long he has been in the post.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, winning the Asia-Pacific Group vacancy and defeating the Philippines. The vote, held on Wednesday, gives Kyrgyzstan its first seat on the 15-member council since independence in 1991. It also makes Kyrgyzstan the first Central Asian country to join the body in more than a decade, after Kazakhstan served in the 2017-2018 term.The result was described as a major diplomatic victory for Bishkek. President Sadyr Japarov had urged world leaders to back Kyrgyzstan's bid and to give greater voice to countries that have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 22:05 LONDON
US Justice Department ends $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund after Republican backlash
The US Justice Department has ended a proposed $1.8bn taxpayer-funded "anti-weaponisation" fund after a sharp backlash from Republicans in Congress. The plan had been in place for about two weeks before officials formally abandoned it on Tuesday. The decision came after Republican lawmakers threatened to block a key immigration bill unless the administration dropped the proposal.The fund was tied to a settlement linked to a lawsuit Donald Trump had dropped against the Internal Revenue Service. According to the plan, the money would have gone to people the administration said had been unfairly targeted by the previous administration. Officials had also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
Brazil rejects new US tariff proposal after 25% levy announced on imports
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has rejected a new United States tariff proposal, saying he could "not accept the treatment" his country had received. The comments came after Washington announced a 25 percent tariff on certain Brazilian imports, in a move that appears to have reversed an emerging detente between the two governments. Lula said he had left a meeting with US President Donald Trump in May believing relations were improving.The tariff announcement was made on Tuesday, and Lula responded on Wednesday. He said Brazil's trade talks with the US were still ongoing, but added that his government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
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California governor primary count remains unsettled as Becerra and Hilton lead
California's governor primary remains unresolved a day after voting, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading a crowded field as postal ballots continue to be counted. The contest is for the top two places in California's primary system, which means the final order will determine who advances to November's general election. Officials have not yet confirmed the final result, and the count could take several days.The latest reporting says Becerra, a Democrat and former Biden cabinet secretary, and Hilton, a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump, are at the top of the field. Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:06 LONDON
Trump-backed Randy Feenstra loses Iowa Republican governor primary
Randy Feenstra has lost the Republican primary for governor in Iowa, despite receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump. Feenstra, a three-term congressman, conceded the race on Tuesday after being seen by many as the frontrunner. The result is a notable setback for Trump's influence in a state that has voted for him in three straight presidential elections.The winner was Zach Lahn, a farmer and businessman who ran on a strongly Trump-aligned platform. His campaign used slogans including "Make Iowa Healthy Again" and "Iowa first", and he argued for tighter limits on foreign and out-of-state ownership of Iowa land. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Indonesia's former free meals agency chief arrested in corruption probe
Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested in a corruption investigation linked to the rollout of President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals programme. Dadan Hindayana was taken into custody by the Attorney General's Office after investigators raided the agency's headquarters in Jakarta, according to officials. The arrest came a day after he was removed from his post, and he was escorted out of the Attorney General's offices in handcuffs alongside two other agency officials.The case centres on the Free Nutritious Meals programme, known locally as MBG, one of Prabowo's flagship election promises and a central part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary for key House seat
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, setting up a November contest against Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. The district is one of the most closely watched House races in the state and is being treated as a toss-up by independent analysts. Bennett, a former US Navy helicopter pilot, defeated three Democratic rivals and secured about 47.2% of the vote, according to projected results.Her nearest challenger, Tina Shah, received 20.2%. Bennett's victory was confirmed on Tuesday, and she will now face Kean in the general election. Kean ran unopposed in the Republican primary with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
US proposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports after trade investigation
The United States has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in Washington after an investigation by the office of the US trade representative, which said Brazil's practices were "unreasonable" and burdened or restricted US commerce. The proposal comes as relations between the two governments are already under strain, with Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, saying he received the decision "with indignation".The US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said he and Donald Trump had held "constructive" meetings with Lula and other Brazilian officials, but added that there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing's India visit puts border security and regional ties in focus
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during a five-day visit to India, with the discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence. The meeting is being closely watched because it is Min Aung Hlaing's first foreign trip since becoming president earlier this year. It also comes as regional governments weigh how to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership after years of conflict and political upheaval.The talks took place on Monday during a visit running from May 30 to June 3. According to officials, the two sides discussed internal security, border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Trump's $1.8 billion weaponization fund put on hold after congressional pushback
President Donald Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government "weaponization" has been put on hold after opposition from Republicans in Congress. The pause comes amid a dispute over how the money, which emerged from a legal settlement with the US Justice Department over the Internal Revenue Service's handling of Trump's tax records, could be distributed. Federal judges in Virginia and Florida have also separately intervened, adding to the pressure on the administration.A White House source said lawmakers gave the administration an "ultimatum" over the dispersal of the fund. Several Republican senators objected to the possibility that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
Mozambique says five citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Mozambique has said five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the weekend, in violence that affected about 800 Mozambican nationals in Mossel Bay. The incident took place in the southern coastal city on Friday and has prompted an official repatriation effort for those still in the country. Mozambican officials said the remaining affected citizens were being sheltered in the Western Cape Province while arrangements were made for their return.In a statement received on Tuesday, the Mozambican government said seven of its citizens had died in total. It said five were killed directly in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:05 LONDON
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form new coalition government after months of negotiations
Denmark's acting prime minister Mette Frederiksen says she will form a centre-left minority coalition government after months of negotiations following the inconclusive March election. The announcement came after she met King Frederik X in Copenhagen, with the new cabinet expected to be presented on Wednesday. The deal ends a prolonged period without a fully formed government and gives Frederiksen a path to a third term as prime minister.Frederiksen said the agreement had been reached after long and fraught talks. According to a palace statement, the coalition will include the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, Radikale Venstre and the centrist... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 03:02 LONDON
Armenia rejects Russia's push for EU referendum amid worsening ties
Armenia's prime minister has rejected a demand from Moscow for an immediate referendum on whether the country should leave the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union and move towards the European Union. The dispute comes as relations between the two countries deteriorate sharply, with Yerevan facing fresh political and economic pressure from Russia. The issue is now central to Armenia's balancing act between its long-standing ties with Moscow and its stated interest in closer relations with the EU.Nikol Pashinyan said the request was "unreasonable" and argued that a referendum would be premature before Armenia formally applies for EU candidate status. In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
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Hungary's new government moves to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's new government says it will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to resign, opening a direct clash with a key figure from the previous political order. The dispute comes after Péter Magyar's landslide election win in April and his party's two-thirds majority in parliament. That majority gives the government the numbers needed to change the constitution, which Magyar says it will use to unwind Orbán-era appointments.Magyar had set a deadline of 31 May for Sulyok to step down, but the president has said he will serve out his five-year term. Sulyok was installed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:04 LONDON
Colombia presidential race heads to runoff after tight first round
Colombia's presidential election has moved to a runoff after the first round failed to produce an outright winner. Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda emerged as the two leading candidates, according to initial results. The runoff is scheduled for 21 June, extending a contest that has been closely watched for its implications for security, the economy and the direction of government policy.The national registry office said the two men were separated by less than two percentage points. De la Espriella won 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda took just under 41%, a gap of nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Ethiopia votes amid insecurity as polling is halted in parts of Tigray, Oromia and Amhara
Ethiopia has begun parliamentary and regional elections in a vote expected to deliver a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party. Polling did not take place in northern Tigray, while voting was interrupted in parts of Oromia and Amhara because of security problems. More than 50 million people are registered to vote, but the scale of disruption means the contest is not being held uniformly across the country.Election officials said 143 polling stations did not open at all because of security reasons. The National Election Board of Ethiopia said voting would not take place in Tigray because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:01 LONDON
