Electoral process to choose governing bodies, periodically held with possible parallel votes
Labour leaders are racing to confirm Andy Burnham as next prime minister as leadership contest talks wane. With nominations opening mid-July, Burnham appears the clear frontrunner and could be PM within days if no challenger secures the 81 backers needed.
Burnham has consolidated support and is positioned to lead Labour, facing questions from backbenchers and a still-uncertain timetable for a general election. Key allies back his economic plan as he outlines a policy package to reshape public services and asset control.
Labour figures push forward with Andy Burnham as the most likely next prime minister, urging a bold agenda after a period of government missteps; Morgan McSweeney has described Labour as underprepared for governing and the need for rapid, credible action.
Protests in South Africa have intensified, with demonstrations targeting foreign nationals and calls for their expulsion. Authorities report arrests and a heavy security presence as municipal elections approach, while international observers warn of a humanitarian crisis.
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
Trump has framed election security as a defining issue, citing declassified claims that China stole 220 million US voter files. The White House is pressing for stricter voter-ID rules and citizenship verification, while opponents question the data’s accuracy and timing ahead of the midterms.
Andy Burnham has reshaped the UK government on day one, appointing a new cabinet and unveiling an energy-relief measure, while facing scrutiny over party funding and donations. The move appears aimed at consolidating support and delivering a decisive start after his leadership win.
Labour has moved into a leading position ahead of the next General Election as Andy Burnham consolidates his grip on the party. Revelations surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have unsettled rivals, with betting markets shifting in Labour’s favour.
The Electoral Commission has paused vote counting amid reports of violence and theft of ballot papers. Bishops warn that delays undermine election credibility, while the government and opposition accuse each other of irregularities. Official results are expected soon as observers monitor the process.
The world’s oldest president has returned to Yaoundé after more than 10 weeks abroad, drawing both supporters and critics as concerns persist about health, governance, and succession.
A UNMISS patrol in Jonglei state has been ambushed, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven others, including police and civilian staff. The incident adds to a rising toll of aid workers since January, with 36 killed this year, outweighing all of 2025. UNMISS condemns the attack and calls for a prompt investigation as regional instability deepens the risk of renewed conflict in South Sudan.
UN and local officials report heavy fighting in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, with dozens dead and hundreds displaced. Gangs linked to Viv Ansanm are blamed for mass abductions and arson; international actors call for increased security and a credible path to elections.
Polls have shown the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading in Saxony‑Anhalt ahead of the Sept. 6 state election, putting the party within reach of an outright majority. The AfD has proposed nationalist education and culture policies drafted by Hans‑Thomas Tillschneider and is campaigning on deportations and flag‑raising measures that would reshape regional schooling and commemoration.
Haiti faces intensified gang violence as Kenscoff attacks escalate. Police have offered little detail on operations, while the UN notes a mounting civilian toll and the likely December elections proceed amid insecurity.
UNICEF confirms three children under 2, a 7-year-old and two teenagers have been released from a major Kenscoff abduction. Dozens remain captive as violence continues to fuel displacement, with authorities deploying a joint police-military force to secure stability.