Elections

The former French prime minister has been appointed to a 'caretaker government', responsible for running the Paris Olympic Games next week.

Young people's view of politics and political expression differs from older generations, and they're showing it by abandoning the two major parties.

When Donald Trump first took office, JD Vance boldly declared he would never support him. So how did this conservative venture capitalist-turned-politician win over the former president to become his pick for Republican vice-president?

Some may consider the shooting of Donald Trump to be a worrying sign of a new era of political violence but unfortunately George Bush senior and junior, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and even Joe Biden have all faced security threats and attempted assassinations. It's what happens next that will define America.

Donald Trump selects Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate, at the beginning of a four-day Republican National Convention to confirm the party's presidential ticket.

The WA Liberal Party needs to win back the once ultra-safe blue seats that went to Labor last time if it is to become a respectably sized opposition, let alone form government. How many can they claw back?

US President Joe Biden says Donald Trump has been given a free pass while speculation over his future swirls.

During its time in office, the UK Conservative Party was chaotic, inept and hubristic. But, if it was bad, the Labour Party's infighting might have been even worse.

After all the bleak headlines of the past couple of weeks, Albanese's cheery optimism may seem a little weird. But some in the government can't believe they're not "cooked".

Labor's Don Farrell is working on changes that would cap both donations and spending during federal elections. But the far-reaching reforms are expected to face a rough parliamentary road ahead.

US President Joe Biden is facing fresh doubts about his re-election chances from heavyweights Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney, and analysts say it's likely he'll give into the pressure.

Just a few weeks after helping the president raise tens of millions at an LA fundraiser, George Clooney is calling on Joe Biden to step aside. It's deeply damaging on several fronts.

Joe Biden has given his highest-profile policy speech since his halting debate performance sparked speculation about his fitness for office. Here are the key moments from his NATO address.

From surprise swings to new leaders, resignations and campaign speculation, there's been a lot happening in terms of international elections. Here's a quick recap of the latest updates.

Rather than move to give young Iranians more freedom, the Islamic Republic has become more hardline. Can Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, change that? And if not, the why did the regime allow him to run?

France's government and new left-wing coalition found a way to stop the far-right National Rally party getting power. But forging a path through the country's political deadlock is a much-bigger challenge. 

Polls have closed in France, with projections saying a left-wing coalition has won the most seats. It is a shock result for Marine Le Pen's far-right party.

French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to keep Gabriel Attal as prime minister after parliamentary elections in which the government's political camp lost its role as the strongest party to the left in a hung parliament.

After 14 years of Conservative rule, the UK election produced the anticipated landslide victory for Labour.

Dr Romain Fathi says far-right leaders would not find the results 'surprising' due to the design of the French constitution.

Rioters clash with police on the streets of Paris after projected results from the French election were released.

Gabriel Attal says his party's failure to win a majority in parliament compels him to resign as a 'loyal' believer of the republican tradition and his principles.

French politicians are surprised by a swing to the left as parliamentary polls close, despite a predicted far-right surge. Look back at how it all unfolded.

Exit polls from the French election are suggesting a hung parliament, with the left-wing alliance projected to have won the most seats.

In a pivotal run-off election in France, polling projections say a left-leaning coalition has won the most parliamentary seats, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance coming in second and the far right in third.