France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round
Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.
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Trump Strikes Syrian Base in Wake of Chemical Attack
Analysis and commentary about Donald Trump’s first direct military action against Bashar Assad.
Dutch Mainstream Defeats Populist Geert Wilders
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party remains the largest. Geert Wilders underperforms.
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Hamon, Valls Push Montebourg Out of French Presidential Contest
Benoît Hamon and Manuel Valls win the first round in the Socialist primary.
Austrians Elect Left-Wing President, Italians Vote Renzi Out
Alexander Van der Bellen defeats the far right. Matteo Renzi resigns after losing a referendum.
Conservative Fillon Triumphs in French Center-Right Primary
Voters pick the socially conservative François Fillon over the pro-European centrist Alain Juppé.
Former Premiers Knock Sarkozy Out of Presidential Contest
François Fillon and Alain Juppé force Nicolas Sarkozy out of the Republican primary.
World Comes to Terms with Shock Trump Victory
Reaction to Donald Trump’s victory ranges from panic to glee.
Trump Defeats Clinton in Unexpectedly Close Election
Republicans also defend their majorities in Congress.
Erdoğan Survives Putsch in Turkey
The president’s supporters take to the streets and defeat an attempted military coup.
Theresa May Succeeds David Cameron as Prime Minister
Britain’s home secretary moves into 10 Downing Street and immediately reshuffles the cabinet.
May to Succeed Cameron as British Prime Minister
The only other candidate has withdrawn from the Conservative Party leadership election.
Johnson Stands Down as Five Vie for David Cameron’s Job
Michael Gove and Theresa May are in, Boris Johnon is out.
British Parties Seek New Leaders After Vote to Leave EU
Live commentary on another busy in British politics as both parties seem headed for leadership contests.