Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans win midterm elections
At a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised $5,000 checks to adult citizens if the GOP retains Congress on November 3, despite fiscal concerns and low approval ratings.
Aleksandar Vučić dissolves Serbian parliament and calls snap elections for 25 October
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dissolved the National Assembly following nearly two years of protests, scheduling early parliamentary elections for 25 October 2026.
Trump urges voters to treat midterms as presidential ballot during Dallas speech
Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 dividend and asking voters to back Republican candidates in roughly 35 competitive races.
Hannover prosecutors search properties of Berlin SPD candidate Steffen Krach
Investigators searched properties in Berlin and Hannover tied to SPD mayoral candidate Steffen Krach regarding a hospital procurement probe ten days before the state vote.
Trump pledges $5,000 dividend to every US adult if Republicans retain Congress in November midterms
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payout to American adults if his party wins the House and Senate on 3 November, asserting the measure would be funded by tariff revenues.
Trump opens Republican midterm campaign in Dallas with $5,000 cash dividend pledge
Speaking at a two-day Republican convention in Dallas ahead of the 3 November congressional elections, President Donald Trump urged supporters to treat the vote as a personal referendum and promised a $5,000 cash payout if the party retains Congress.
London police expand criminal inquiry into Reform UK over foreign donations
The Metropolitan Police have widened a criminal investigation into Nigel Farage's Reform UK party following undercover footage showing senior party figures discussing illicit foreign contributions.
Trump promises 5,000-dollar dividend to adult Americans if Republicans retain Congress
Speaking at a party convention in Dallas, Donald Trump pledged a 5,000-dollar payout per adult citizen if Republicans hold both chambers of Congress in the November elections.
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payout to Adult Americans if Republicans Retain Congress
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections, a proposal estimated to cost over $1 trillion.
AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt triggers Bundestag clashes and coalition pension debate
Following the state vote in Saxony-Anhalt, the BSW accepted exploratory talks with the AfD while Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced heated Bundestag debates and rising pressure over federal pension reforms.
Alexis Tsipras presents ELAS election platform and opens door to PASOK coalition
At the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, the former Greek prime minister outlined his party's programme, proposed wealth taxes, and rejected a third-party compromise premier.
Édouard Philippe invites French right and centre rivals to 2027 unity talks as opponents reject proposal
Horizons leader Édouard Philippe proposed a November summit to unite centre-right parties for the 2027 presidential election, but rivals Gabriel Attal, Bruno Retailleau, and David Lisnard immediately declined.
Haaretz report alleges Netanyahu received UAE warning ten days before 7 October attacks
A new investigation based on an upcoming book states UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed alerted Benjamin Netanyahu in a 45-minute call, prompting denials and a defamation lawsuit ahead of Israeli elections.
Spain's Supreme Court suspends voting roll additions under Democratic Memory Law
The Spanish Supreme Court has issued an interim order blocking automatic voter registration for citizens naturalized under the 2022 Democratic Memory Law unless consulates certify exile descent.
Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to use Republican congressional map in midterms
Justice Brett Kavanaugh denied an emergency appeal from state officials, preserving a Democratic-held seat in Kansas City and leaving prior district lines in place for November.
Chris Pappas and John Sununu win New Hampshire primaries to set up Senate race
Representative Chris Pappas and former Senator John E. Sununu won their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a contest to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen that could shape control of the upper chamber.
Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. launches $10 million ad buy for Ken Paxton in Texas
The pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. has launched a $10 million ad buy backing Ken Paxton in Texas, marking its first general election expenditure of 2026 to counter James Talarico's fundraising lead.
AfD wins 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt regional election as CDU support drops to 17.2%
Alternative for Germany secured 43.8% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election on 6 September 2026, leaving the party three seats short of an absolute majority while traditional parties maintain a firewall against coalitions.
Kraków electoral commission registers eight mayoral candidates as Konfederacja and Banaś fail signature threshold
The Municipal Electoral Commission in Kraków registered eight candidates on Tuesday for the 27 September election, while rejecting four bids due to signature deficiencies.
Armed man detained after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
Police arrested 38-year-old Patrick Havas after he lunged toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, injuring multiple attendees while carrying two handguns.
German Jewish leaders voice alarm after AfD wins over 44% in Saxony-Anhalt election
Josef Schuster and Charlotte Knobloch condemned the state election result in Saxony-Anhalt, where early projections gave the AfD more than 44% of the vote and a potential absolute majority in Magdeburg.
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis pledges 13th salary restoration at Heraklion rally
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis marked the party's 52nd anniversary in Heraklion by announcing commitments to restore public sector benefits and initiate a campaign for national political change.
Xavier Bertrand confirms 2027 French presidential bid as an independent candidate
Hauts-de-France regional president Xavier Bertrand confirmed his plans to contest the 2027 French presidential election during the Medef business conference, ruling out any participation in a centre-right primary.
Italy's coalition shelves runoff proposal in electoral reform bill
Italian ruling parties dropped plans for a two-round electoral system following Lega's opposition, leaving 697 amendments in the Senate before debates begin on September 9.
Reform UK Suspends Senior Officials Following Foreign Donation Sting at Annual Conference
Reform UK removed two top aides after undercover footage captured discussions on routing foreign donations, disrupting the party's annual conference in Birmingham.
Mario Calabresi steps down from Chora Media ahead of expected 2027 Milan mayoral bid
Former newspaper editor Mario Calabresi has resigned from Chora Media and sold his equity stake, clearing the path to seek the Milan mayoralty in spring 2027 as center-left parties weigh primary elections.
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Republican congressional map, restoring previous lines for November
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously to halt a Republican-drawn congressional map, restoring earlier district boundaries for the November midterm elections until voters decide the issue in a referendum.
Éric Ciotti proposes 2027 presidential alliance pact to Marine Le Pen
UDR leader Éric Ciotti offered a presidential alliance pact and fifteen policy proposals to Marine Le Pen at a rally of 6,000 supporters in Levens on 5 September 2026.
French presidential contenders clash over economy and borders at Braderie de Lille
Gabriel Attal, Marine Tondelier, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon campaigned among 5,000 stands at the Braderie de Lille on Saturday, presenting competing visions on debt, purchasing power, and unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
German economic adviser Monika Schnitzer warns AfD government would deter skilled workers in Saxony-Anhalt
German Council of Economic Experts chair Monika Schnitzer and Halle Institute president Reint Gropp warned that an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt would worsen labor deficits as retirements rise.