A Hit in Alberta, Poilievre’s Populism Falters Elsewhere in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.
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Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor
The agreement was concluded relatively quickly but still took about six and half weeks, during which the country had been virtually rudderless at a critical moment for Europe.
South Korea Sets New Presidential Election for June 3
Polls show the main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, is the front-runner to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for declaring martial law.
Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift
The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.
Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election
Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double-digit polling lead vanished with President Trump’s threat to annex Canada.
The New Democratic Party That Pushed Canada to the Left Is Imperiled
As Canada faces an election defined by President Trump’s threats, its progressive party, the New Democrats, finds itself losing support and confronting an existential crisis.
‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.
Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy
A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.
Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling
The sentence made the far-right leader ineligible for five years, excluding her from the 2027 election unless she can secure a more favorable outcome on appeal.
Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement by French Court
The ruling immediately bars her from running for public office for five years, jeopardizing the far-right leader’s plans to run for president in 2027.