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Russian president argues ‘root causes’ of war must be addressed, but Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Putin has ‘ambition of destroying democracy next door’

A recent Europe-wide survey has revealed an alarming picture: fewer than six in ten young Europeans believe that democracy is the best form of government. One in five say they would support authoritarian rule under certain circumstances. And only 6% believe their political system functions well.

Trump’s plan to boost Republican House seats in the midterms through gerrymandering has provoked a reaction

A Hong Kong court on Friday began hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, following a one-day delay because of bad weather.

Sunday is the first day of the working week in Israel – but the upcoming Sunday August 17 promises to be a day of strikes and demonstrations. There’s a groundswell of public opposition to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promised all-out offensive against Gaza city as well as a growing sense…

These 34 photographs capture a nation growing up fast, from the early days of our democracy to the dawn of the industrial age.

Sir James Cleverly has demanded the Government share its assessments of how the move would hit local newspapers.

When a house is on fire, more fire won’t help

Controversial practice that allows governments to escape scrutiny looks set to end as Greens’ amendment passes upper house

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Trump to direct Republicans to drop their redistricting push, saying the president is "playing with fire."

Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected president after Communism, helped bring down the country’s dictatorship and led its transition to democracy and a market economy. A central figure in the 1989 revolution, he went on to serve three terms as head of state – but was later charged with crimes…