MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Key allies of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte and two liberal opposition candidates were among top winners in the May 12 Senate race in the Philippines, according to official results released Friday by the Election Commission. The midterm election outcome provided unexpectedly strong backing for Duterte and boosted his daughter, Vice … Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had no reason not to trust U.S. President Donald Trump or Chinese President Xi Jinping while debating his rival on Wednesday ahead of the May 3 election. Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton faced off in a televised debate when Australian Broadcasting Corp. moderator, … Read more
Is Canada’s passion for hockey greater than its interest in politics? This article explores how a recent decision to reschedule a French-language leaders’ debate, due to a critical Montreal Canadiens game, highlights the powerful influence of sports on the Canadian political landscape. Discover the surprising factors that lead to this unprecedented move, and explore the … Read more