The world, in perspective.

If the latest numbers are credible, the DA has the momentum in the metros and the ANC has fallen even farther back in September and early October.

Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel

Analysis - There's more than one election this week. Here's what to watch for in America's pivotal midterms - and how they might affect New Zealand.

Midterms historically precede a strong year for the S&P 500. What to know if Democrats win back Congress

President Trump may choose to restart operations against Iran after the midterms. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.

Lachlan Murdoch blames ‘viewer fatigue’ as CNN and MS NOW expand viewership

Fox's revenue in the quarter was $4.57 billion, up 22 percent from a year ago.

From xenophobic campaigning to farm attacks and coordinated influencer messaging, political factions sharpen their attacks on the government and rivals before the 4 November local elections.

Polls show that Democrats are near certain to take the majority from Republicans in the House of Representatives and have a real shot at winning the currently Republican Senate.

Average fuel costs during president’s second term pass Biden-era levels as affordability issues dominate Tuesday’s midterm polls

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Democrats have a sizable advantage in the battle for control of Congress days ahead of the midterm elections, a new national NBC News poll finds, with voters clamoring for change and voicing all-time high disapproval of President Trump. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers.

A contentious report is set to be released this week on new electoral boundaries that the NDP previously said gerrymanders ridings in two cities.

High early-voter turnout, slumping approval ratings, inflation and a forever war could be what will flip control of Congress to the Democrats. But the Republicans are fighting back with the support of deep-pocketed funders and efforts to impose voter suppression tactics.

Days before local government elections, Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayoral hopefuls faced residents’ anger over coalition instability, political interference and failing services at Daily Maverick’s The Bay’s Big Election Debate. But when challenged on how they would stabilise the administration and get the metro working again, many had more accusations than answe

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By casting doubt on the vote, Netanyahu appears to be trying to block any potential alliance in the opposition with the Arab parties that could force him from office.

The ANC, DA, MK party and EFF all held their final campaign rallies this weekend. Here are their final pitches to voters.

President Donald Trump has been holding final rallies ahead of the US midterm elections.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay is warning that the midterm elections aren’t looking great for the U.S. — no matter what the outcome. “I think either way we’re in trouble,” DuVernay told me at the Airbnb.org Gala last week. “If the Democrats pull it out, I think you’re going to see an outsized reaction from the […]

When voting in the 4 November local government election is completed, if the pollsters have been proven correct, coalitions will dominate across South Africa’s 257 councils, including most of the eight metros. Here’s what happens once the voting ends and the stations close.

Johannesburg is the most contested municipality in SA’s local elections. Here are some of the 83 political parties in the running that you probably haven’t heard of.

David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the election results could take a while, but reminded voters that the timing is the "normal process and elections might be close."

By-elections will be held in three Quebec ridings, two in Ontario and a sixth in Saskatchewan after their MPs left to return to previous jobs or run in another election.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections in six ridings, including three in Quebec, for next month.

Every complaint is being taken seriously and those involved will face strict legal action, says Harish Kumar Gupta, adding that the ULB elections are by and large peaceful in State

Polling held in 12 urban local bodies across the three districts, covering four in Chittoor, Madanapalle and Punganur municipalities in Annamayya, and six in Sri Sathya Sai district

With elections to choose all 435 House members, a third of our Senators, and 36 governors, "Sunday Morning" looks at why – with rising costs and a historically unpopular president – this year's midterms may upend expectations.

The party asserted that an alliance without consensus on leadership, common agenda and issues has no justification to continue

Tirupati registered the lowest poll share at 45.26%, while the district averaged 53.65%

A record number of early votes is cast as both parties campaign before Tuesday's polls.

For many senior citizens, particularly spectuagerians and beyond, casting a vote was not an easy exercise as they needed support to negotiate steps and crowded entrances, while others struggled to stand in queues under the hot sun; complaints about voter-list confusion surfaced at several areas in Chittoor and Hindupur

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Flavio Bolsonaro failed to gain power, Aleksandar Vucic was voted out of office, and even Benjamin Netanyahu's position has weakened. An unhappy US President Trump is crying electoral fraud.

With the ANC under intense pressure, the DA seeking gains and smaller parties eyeing roles as kingmakers, voters face a contest that could reshape municipal government.

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections, for which elaborate arrangements were made, including the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones at places where clashes are anticipated

Big fund managers are pressing ‘pause’ as vote and economic data releases loom

Alberta's chief electoral officer is suggesting that the province's next general election should be held with the current electoral boundaries, or be postponed.

Ranked-choice voting in Alaska could shape a key 2026 race, amid a US lawsuit involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.

After the Student List's election victory, Aleksandar Vucic's power apparatus is disintegrating. People want justice as soon as possible. But the losers still hold sway in the judiciary and administration.

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The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, says the commission has no plan to shift the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-plan-to-shift-2027-elections-inec-chairman/

Democrats and Republicans are making their final arguments to sway voters as Election Day looms. Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

The deadline for submitting objections to the draft notification was October 19, and the government had received more than 2,000 objections

Former White House chief strategist predicts ‘monster’ legislative battles before new Congress is sworn in

An APC senatorial candidate in Nasarawa, Dr Faisal Shuaib, has called for reconciliation and unity among party stakeholders to ensure victory in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-apc-senatorial-candidate-urges-unity-ahead-of-2027-elections/

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With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lists six charges against Gyanesh Kumar, including facilitating vote theft, deleting 13.2 crore voter names and changing Form 6 without parliamentary oversight

Fabricated surveys are adding to tensions in the country's increasingly polarised political environment.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured ECOWAS of its commitment to conducting credible, transparent and peaceful 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-assures-ecowas-of-credible-elections/