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The United States has expressed its deep concerns about the convictions of 14 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law

Mitch Landrieu emphasizes democracy's importance and contrasts Biden's approach with Trump's, urging informed voter choices.

There have been highs and lows during the country’s long voting period. Now pessimism is setting in, says author Amit Chaudhuri

Federal police are concerned about organised criminals expanding to exploit Australians amid threats to democracy, the AFP commissioner told senate estimates.

Torn apart and rewired by Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction, the 2024 presidential campaign moved into uncharted territory Friday with all eyes on how the two main protagonists navigate the dangers. The conviction of the Republican frontrunner is a stunning development in an already unorthodox presidential election with profound implications…

Australia is the only Western democracy that does not have a national Human Rights Act, but this may be about to change.

Senator Rubio criticizes the trial outcome, warning of its divisive impact on American democracy and the rule of law.

A Manhattan jury on May 30, 2024 convicted former President Donald Trump on charges he falsified business records related to the cover-up of his relationship with a porn star.

Letters: Austen Lynch recalls the work of John Ball, and Jol Miskin thinks the best we can now hope for is social democracy