Keywords: Voting


South Africa Elections: 20 Political Killings and 48 Arrests Ahead of Municipal Vote

South Africa is facing heightened security concerns ahead of its November 4 municipal elections, with police reporting 20 politically related killings and 139 election-related criminal cases nationwide. Authorities have made 48 arrests in connection with electoral offences, while only seven arrests have......

Ballon d’Or 2026: Morocco Ranks Achraf Hakimi First in Its Voting List

Morocco’s vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has placed Achraf Hakimi at the top of its national ranking, highlighting the recognition enjoyed by the Paris Saint-Germain defender following an outstanding season. The results, revealed after the awards ceremony, show that Moroccan journalist Mostafa......

Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane Beats Kylian Mbappé by Just 28 Points in Closely Contested Race

Harry Kane secured the 2026 Ballon d’Or after edging Kylian Mbappé by only 28 points, according to the detailed voting results released on Friday, October 30. The figures reveal just how narrow the contest was between the England captain and the French forward, with the final outcome decided......

Trump Offers $1 Million Reward for Voter Fraud Tips Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump has announced a $1 million reward for individuals who provide information about alleged voter fraud that results in an arrest and conviction. The announcement, published on his Truth Social platform on October 26, comes just days before the November 3 midterm elections, placing......

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Share Strategy Could Help Him Pay California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg may be able to meet a potential multibillion-dollar tax obligation in California without surrendering his control over the technology company he founded. A new share structure approved by Meta’s board could allow him to sell part of his economic stake while preserving his......

Meta Creates New Class of Stock to Finance Its Expanding Artificial Intelligence Ambitions

Meta Platforms is preparing to introduce a new class of non-voting shares as it seeks greater financial flexibility to support its growing artificial intelligence ambitions. The initiative would give the technology group another way to raise capital, fund acquisitions and compensate employees without......

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Separated by Two Points in New Brazil Election Poll

Brazil’s presidential race is tightening ahead of the October 25 runoff, with a new Datafolha poll placing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at 49% of voting intentions and conservative senator Flávio Bolsonaro at 51%. The survey, published on Thursday, puts the two candidates......

No Kings movement launches nationwide voter mobilisation drive ahead of US midterm elections

With the US midterm elections approaching on November 3, the No Kings coalition is organising thousands of events across the country to encourage Americans to participate in the vote and express their views on President Donald Trump’s policies. Unlike its previous demonstrations, which drew millions......

Lula seeks a comeback as Brazil heads toward a tense presidential runoff

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing for a difficult second round of the presidential election after conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of him in the first vote, setting the stage for a closely fought runoff on October 25. Flávio Bolsonaro......