Politics
Politics and power from capitals around the globe — elections, governments and the diplomacy shaping international relations. From Washington and Westminster to Brussels, Beijing and the Global South, we cover the votes, the policy fights and the leaders whose decisions ripple across borders.
Latest in Politics
6995 stories
French police fire tear gas at migrants on beach
French police have used tear gas to disperse migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from France.…
Trump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn
Sending migrants to countries they do not come from can have deadly consequences and must be halted, says reportThe deportation of thousands of migran…
Migrant children protest after police clear beach camp in Ceuta
Migrant children in Ceuta have protested for adequate shelter after heavy rain soaked their makeshift tents.…
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
The report into the explosion in Demilitarized Zone threatens to provoke renewed tension between the two Koreas.…
Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump's proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.…
Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter launches awareness campaign for potential victims of drugging and sexual assault
Campaign broadcast across France encourages people to come forward even if they have little to no memory of attackGisèle Pelicot is the figurehead of …
Angela Rayner promises greater public control of housing in England
Conference speech to announce housing associations cannot reject homeless families without good reason as councils gain new powersHousing associations…
Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report
Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements onlineBo French, a Texas Republican runni…
Shabana Mahmood hints she could water down controversial care worker visa plans
Home secretary under pressure over changes to indefinite leave to remain that would penalise foreign care workersUK politics live – latest updatesShab…
DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party saysA senior member of the Democratic …
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new …
Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Statistics showed there is ‘almost no chance’ a complaint made against a government department like the police would be investigated independently, ex…
Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered carsThe Trump administration on Monday anno…
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold
Sri Lankan star ends incredible season with gold, while India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav take silver and bronze.…
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.…
We need to talk about Bandung
In today’s turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.…
UN commemoration of Durban Declaration: What’s on agenda, who will attend?
UN General Assembly marks 25th anniversary of the 2011 Durban Declaration, which called for combating racism.…
Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers | Al Jazeera Originals
How 29 newly independent nations challenged the imperial order and awakened the power of the Global South.…
Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for
With next month’s budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise Britai…
Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor tells Labour conference it’s ‘not progressive’ to fail to balance books amid rising welfare bill as borrowing costs climb to record highBus…
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India…
US response to UN pandemic talks ‘severely weakens’ global planning, says leading health expert
The US says it is unable to support a major global text on pandemic prevention and preparedness put forward at UN general assemblyThe United States go…
Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argueRecent attacks on US univers…
‘Counting window’ seen as high-risk time for Trump to cast doubt on midterm results | First Thing
Experts warn Republicans may try to sow distrust and claim ‘foreign interference’ in crucial hours after counting begins. Plus, two pandas have a new …
Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to ‘emerging’ regulations
Developer Goodman Group says changes in government rules are behind decision to pull plug on ‘Project Mars’ in Lane CoveGet our new political email, f…
John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slipWith speculation about whether he may defect …
Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health
Ballot for new leader expected next week after Waters quits to manage pre-existing kidney disease that has ‘declined significantly’Get our breaking ne…
Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses ‘a bit of a break’
Jeweller reports flat sales and fall in underlying operating profit as retailers anticipate October budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of fa…
Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.…
Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.…