World elections
Macron’s centrists hold tiny edge over left after vote
After failing in his a presidential bid, his main rival, Jean-Luc Melenchon, now wants to be prime minister in Macron’s government.
- by Tassilo Hummel
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Macron begs voters to avoid anarchy by returning his majority
“Nothing would be more dangerous than adding a French disorder on top of a world disorder, as proposed by extremists,” the French president said referring to the war in Ukraine.
- by Sophie Louet and Nicolas Delame
Hezbollah, allies lose their majority in Lebanon parliament
Hezbollah’s most vocal opponents and more than a dozen independents have made gains, the results show.
- by Bassem Mroue
Philippines’ new president Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos makes secret trip to Australia
Days after winning the presidential election in the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos jnr has quietly flown to Melbourne, where his youngest son is said to be enrolling to study.
- by Chris Barrett and Matilda Finn
Analysis
Philippines
There is a new Marcos in Manila and he wants a maritime deal with China
Western powers will have to engage Ferdinand Marcos jnr despite his family’s past to ensure the Philippines does not stray into Beijing’s orbit.
- by Chris Barrett
Updated
Philippines
Dictator’s son Marcos wins in election landslide in the Philippines
Three decades after returning from exile, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos jnr achieved a historic majority in the country’s presidential poll, according to unofficial results.
- by Chris Barrett
Beijing loyalist and sole candidate John Lee elected as Hong Kong’s leader
As the only candidate in Sunday’s secret ballot, Lee won near-unanimous support from the Election Committee.
Riding a pink wave, this woman is the last barrier to a Marcos return in the Philippines
Vice-President Leni Robredo is the only genuine challenger to Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos jnr in Monday’s presidential election and drew hundreds of thousands to her final rally in Manila.
- by Chris Barrett
Sinn Fein calls for united Ireland debate after historic election win
Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, hailed its first election win in Northern Ireland’s history as a “defining moment” for the British-controlled region and called for a debate on the creation of a united Ireland.
- by Amanda Ferguson
Sinn Fein on course for ‘seismic’ Northern Ireland election win
The former political wing of the IRA looks set to claim top spot in elections in Northern Ireland for the first time this weekend.
- by Amanda Ferguson
Party politics, Philippines style: dictator’s son Bongbong on song for presidency
Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos splashes cash at eight-hour rallies to distract voters from his family’s notorious legacy.
- by Chris Barrett