A Tidy Dutch Town Offers a Window Into a Messy Dutch Election
Two years after a shock win for the far-right Geert Wilders, the Netherlands is returning to the polls. His hometown shows the pain points of the country’s volatile politics.
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Ivory Coast President Secures 4th Term in Election Without Top Opponents
President Alassane Ouattara won 89.77 percent of the vote, but critics called the elections flawed after two main challengers were barred from running.
Milei’s Win in Argentina Signals Rebuke of the Past and Trump’s Impact
President Javier Milei emerged from the election with an even tighter bond with the United States and a bigger mandate to pass transformative economic plans.
Paul Biya Is Declared Winner of Cameroon Election
Official election results gave him an eighth term that, if completed, will last until he is 99. Mr. Biya is one of many leaders well over 70 across Africa, the world’s youngest continent.
Victory for Milei’s Party in Argentina’s Midterm Election
The party of President Javier Milei of Argentina triumphed in Sunday’s legislative midterm election, a victory that was crucial for continuing his austerity measures.
Javier Milei’s Party Triumphs in Argentina Midterm Election
The result, which gives Mr. Milei enough legislative support to keep his vetoes from being overturned, showed that many voters still back the president’s libertarian experiment.
Trump Backs Milei, But Argentina’s Elections Will Test His Popularity
President Javier Milei of Argentina has earned U.S. support, but he faces a critical legislative election at home amid voter anger over job losses and corruption scandals.
Presidents Are Limited to Two Terms. He’s Running for His Fourth.
The main opposition candidates in the Ivory Coast’s presidential election have been barred from the race. Critics say the vote has been rigged.
Labour Party Suffers Crushing Defeat in Wales Special Election
The governing party placed a distant third in a special election for a district of Wales it has dominated for a century. Plaid Cymru, a center-left Welsh nationalist party, won.
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer
Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.