Topic: Elections

Elections covers the contests, campaigns and political decisions that determine who holds power, from local councils to national governments. It includes party strategy, voting rules, candidates, public policy and the institutions that oversee democratic processes.

The topic matters because election outcomes shape everyday life: public spending, services, rights, security and the direction of government. Following it helps readers understand how political choices are made, challenged and carried into office.

  • The Ultimate ’80s Toy Crossover Has Finally Arrived [Exclusive]

    Nacelle and Oni Press are launching a Kickstarter for two new releases celebrating classic 1980s toy lines: The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a collection of behind-the-scenes artwork from the long-running Nacelle documentary series, and Nacelleverse: Year Zero, a collected edition of new comics based on cult toy properties. Collider has exclusively revealed…

  • Just For Laughs Sets 2026 New Faces Lineup

    Just For Laughs has revealed its 2026 New Faces lineup, selecting 47 comedians and creators across its stand-up, characters, creators and writers programmes. The showcase, launched in 1994, is a well-established launchpad for emerging comedic talent and has previously helped propel the careers of stars including Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Ali Wong, giving this…

  • Microsoft 365 calendars become spy drop boxes in HOLLOWGRAPH campaign

    Researchers at Group-IB have identified a new espionage malware component, dubbed HOLLOWGRAPH, that uses compromised Microsoft 365 calendars as a covert command-and-control channel. Rather than contacting attacker-run servers, the implant reads encrypted instructions from calendar appointments and deposits stolen files into new events for its operators to retrieve, disguising all traffic as ordinary Microsoft Graph…

  • ‘Another broken promise’ Barnsley Reform won’t bring in Musk-inspired team despite election pledge

    Barnsley Council’s Reform UK administration has said it will not introduce an Elon Musk-inspired “DOGE” audit team, despite making that commitment during its election campaign. The reversal has drawn criticism as a broken promise and matters because the party won control of the council on a platform that included a pledge to scrutinise spending and…

  • Sen Mark Warner called out in ABC interview for inaccurate voter ID claims

    ABC News host Jonathan Karl challenged Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, during an interview on “This Week” after Warner claimed his state has photo ID requirements for voting. The exchange took place amid a broader debate about Democratic opposition to the SAVE America Act, a Republican-backed election integrity measure, with Karl pressing Warner on…

  • Spain claim 2026 World Cup as fatal fountain collapse mars celebrations

    Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close a tournament staged under unprecedented security measures, including extensive surveillance operations, which organisers say ensured no significant attacks occurred despite the vast scale of the event and the millions of spectators it drew. The tournament produced numerous memorable footballing moments,…

  • Starmer Steps Down After Two Years; Burnham Becomes Seventh UK PM in Decade

    Keir Starmer is resigning from the premiership just two years after securing a landslide election victory, delivering a farewell address from Downing Street whilst rejecting suggestions his tenure was unsuccessful. His d

  • POLL OF THE DAY: Will Andy Burnham govern in the interests of the UK as a whole?

    The Daily Mail is running its regular “Poll of the Day” feature, inviting readers to vote on whether new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will govern in the interests of the whole United Kingdom. It comes as Burnham takes office as Britain’s seventh PM in a decade, following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, making the question of…

  • House Republicans did what voters asked and we have the receipts. It’s up to the Senate

    A House Republican from South Carolina argues in a Fox News opinion piece that his party has delivered on the legislative agenda voters gave it a mandate for, and now calls on the Senate to act on outstanding bills. The piece responds to a frequently asked constituent question about why Republican control of the White…

  • Venice Critics’ Week Unveils 2026 Selection With Films From Colombia, China & Tunisia

    Venice International Critics’ Week has announced the line-up for its 41st edition, revealing seven feature films in competition and two screening out of competition. Organised by the Union of Italian Film Critics and dedicated to emerging filmmakers, the sidebar to the main Venice Film Festival highlights a notably international selection this year, with Colombia particularly…