Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
Millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales are due to vote in the largest set of polls since the 2024 general election.Polling stations open on Thursday 7 May from 07:00 BST to 22:00 BST, with results expected on Friday and over the weekend.Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose who should run their national parliaments, while seats on councils and mayoral contests are also being decided in parts of England.All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament are up for re-election, while 92 seats are being contested in the expanded Welsh Senedd.In England, about 5,000 councillors across 136 local authorities,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
Republicans unveil Tennessee House map that splits Memphis district
Republicans in Tennessee have unveiled a new state House map that slices up Memphis, the majority-Black city that makes up most of the state's lone Democratic district.The General Assembly is expected to move quickly on the proposal, according to the supplied report.No vote has yet been confirmed in the material provided.The map is significant because it affects the state's only Democratic-held district and could reshape representation in Memphis, which has been described in the source as majority-Black.Redistricting plans can have immediate political consequences by changing the boundaries that determine how communities are grouped for elections.In this case, the proposed map... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Armenia and EU deepen ties at first-ever summit in Yerevan
Armenia and the European Union have held their first-ever summit in Yerevan, where leaders signed a six-page declaration and set out plans for closer cooperation.The meeting was presented by both sides as a significant step in relations.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the talks on Tuesday.The declaration described the summit as a "historic milestone" and outlined cooperation in solar energy, transport links, artificial intelligence and digital sectors.The EU said investment in Armenia under its Global Gateway strategy is expected to reach €2.5bn.Von der Leyen also pledged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Trump endorses Dan Patrick, signaling continued Texas GOP alignment and border-focused agenda
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Greg Abbott is the strong and highly respected Governor of Texas, a State I love and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The most Votes in History, BY FAR)! Thanks to Greg's bold and effective Leadership, the wonderful people of Texas will have the opportunity to elect 5 new MAGA Republicans in the 2026 Midterm Elections with the passage of their new, fair, and much improved, Congressional Map, A BIG WIN for Republicans in The Lone Star State, and across the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Legal challenge over Louisiana primary delay
Voters in Louisiana have filed a lawsuit challenging the governor's decision to delay the state's May House primary election.The delay follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that found the state's congressional map unconstitutional.The primary, originally scheduled for May, was suspended as a result of the court's decision.The lawsuit argues against the postponement, asserting that the delay undermines the electoral process.The governor's office has not yet issued a detailed response to the legal challenge.The suspension of the primary has created uncertainty for candidates and voters alike.This dispute arises amid ongoing debates about electoral fairness and representation in Louisiana.The Supreme Court's ruling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
New Bulgarian Government Challenges Oligarch Delyan Peevski
Bulgaria has formed a new government following protests and elections held in April 2026.The newly established administration has pledged to confront the influence of Delyan Peevski, a controversial figure widely regarded as a key player behind entrenched power structures in the country.Peevski was a central figure in the public discontent that triggered the recent political upheaval.The new government's commitment to challenge his dominance marks a significant shift in Bulgaria's political landscape.The protests and subsequent elections reflect widespread frustration with corruption and oligarchic control.The government's stance aims to address these concerns by reducing Peevski's hold on political and economic power.This development... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Kremlin tightens internet control amid declining public support
The Russian Federal Security Service has intensified internet restrictions, implementing a total blockade of Telegram and WhatsApp and increasing efforts to block VPN services.These measures aim to control information flow ahead of the State Duma elections scheduled for September 2026.The crackdown follows a deadly terrorist attack in 2024 at Moscow's Crocus City concert hall, where 151 people were killed and over 600 injured.Authorities linked the attack to terrorist recruitment via Telegram, prompting the government to justify the restrictions on grounds of combating terrorism and protecting national security.Public support for President Vladimir Putin has declined to its lowest level since the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 19:31 LONDON
US Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Sparks New Redistricting Battles
The US Supreme Court's recent ruling on voting rights is expected to trigger a surge in new congressional redistricting efforts across the country.This development follows the court's decision that limits the application of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act related to how districts are drawn.The ruling, issued by a 6-3 majority, found that states are not required to create majority-minority districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.This provision had previously been used to challenge racially discriminatory redistricting practices.As a result, experts anticipate a flood of new congressional maps that will likely produce fewer competitive districts.This change... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 12:03 LONDON
Louisiana Postpones Primaries Following Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
Louisiana has postponed its May 16 primary elections after the US Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional districts unconstitutional.The decision invalidated the current electoral maps, which the state can no longer use for the upcoming primaries.Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill, both Republicans, jointly announced the postponement on April 30, 2026.They stated that the state is enjoined from carrying out congressional elections under the existing map and is working with the legislature and Secretary of State to develop a path forward.Early voting had been scheduled to begin on Saturday, but the ruling disrupted these plans.House Speaker Mike Johnson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 03:01 LONDON
