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It's not just Russia: Covert online tactics influenced votes in 18 countries in last year
Elections in at least 18 countries over the past 12 months have been influenced by carefully planned "manipulation and disinformation tactics", research suggests.
Paul Nuttall's decision to stand in Boston is 'tip of the iceberg' of Ukip's troubles
Ukip source spoke to IBTimes UK after the party's poor performance at the local elections.
Tories gain over 550 seats in local elections as Labour and Ukip votes plummet
Jeremy Corbyn says party faces challenge on historic scale after disappointing results.
French Presidential Election: The national polls
What can the data tell us about the upcoming French election?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel approval rating rises as parties remain neck and neck
Polls have narrowed in recent weeks but Merkel's CDU still maintain an edge.
Europe gearing up for series of elections that threaten the EU's survival
Elections in France, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy pose a serious threat to the European Union.
Gambia has ridden itself of Yahya Jammeh - the world must not forget it when the news cycle moves on
President-elect Adama Barrow has promised political prisoners will be freed.
Pirate Party make a hearty splash at Iceland elections - but it's not enough
The anti-establishment activists failed to oust the incumbents.
Russia goes to the polls amid protests and accusations of violations
With all parties supportive of Putin, the elections are not expected to change much.
Pro-democracy activist throws sandwich at Hong Kong's chief executive
Avery Ng threw food at CY Leung to show how elderly people in the former colony are going hungry.
Majority of Thailand electorate votes in favour of junta-backed constitution
Thailand's PM Prayuth Chan-ocha says they will be a general election in 2017.
Peru Elections: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in narrow lead over Keiko Fujimori
Former Prime Minister hoping to beat daughter of disgraced ex-President.
Dominican Republic's Danilo Medina set to be re-elected
He had more than 60% of the vote from 14% ballots counted according to latest media reports.
Columbian hacker 'rigged elections' in favour of right-wing parties across Latin America for a decade
How a computer expert with a barcode tattoo says he rigged it for the political right across the continent.
Saudi Arabia: Voting begins as women stand as candidates in elections for the first time
A total of 978 women registered as electoral candidates, along with 5,938 men.
Venezuela: PSUV socialists at risk in tense parliamentary vote as MUD eyes majority
Governing PSUV will face stern test as Venezuelans vote in 167 National Assembly members.
Turkey: Observers say fear overshadowed Turkish election
Chairman of the Monitoring Delegation of Pace said fear had adversely affected the election process.
Ukraine: Darth Vader and Peking Duck to run for Odessa mayor's office
Internet Party of Ukraine has become known for its theatrical public stunts.
Singapore to hold general election on 11 September
PM Lee Hsien Loong calls snap polls amid concerns over economy and immigration.
Saudi Arabian women register to vote for first time
Women will also be allowed to run for office in municipal elections to be held in December.
Myanmar ruling party leader Shwe Mann ousted amid power struggle
Sacking comes amid rising tension between the 68-year-old former general and President Thein Sein.
Burundi: Boycotted parliamentary election marred by grenade attacks at polling stations
Attacks by armed groups in capital Bujumbura and at some provincial polling centres delayed vote
Election 2015: Deutsche Bank says Labour Party most likely to form government
Deutsche Bank's chief economist George Buckley says that a three-party coalition will form the next government in the UK.
Who is newly elected Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari?
An ex-military ruler-turned-democrat, Muhammadu Buhari has a tough job ahead.
Nigeria election marred by violence as count extends into third day with no clear winner
Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria elections: Boko Haram violence and technical glitches force polling extension
Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.
Ted Cruz tells Twitter he will run for US president
Tea Party-favourite Ted Cruz is first Republican to announce candidacy.
Israel: 'Kingmaker' Kahlon makes Benjamin Netanyahu sweat over coalition
Moshe Kahlon silent as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to build coalition
Boko Haram violence forces Nigeria to delay elections
Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.
Sri Lanka's new government to probe Mahinda Rajapaksa's alleged coup attempts
Outgoing Sri Lankan leader Rajapaksa allegedly sought help from the army to stage a coup against winner Maithripala Sirisena.