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Western leaders and World War II veterans are on Thursday gathering on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that liberated Europe from Nazi occupation. This year's ceremonies hold particular significance as the ongoing war in Ukraine, taking place on Europe's doorstep, introduces new…

Our system is designed for the powerful to retain control. Participatory democracy and a lottery vote are just two ways to gain real representation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Russia expert warned Putin would see verdict as chance to undermine US’s global influence and boost his own standing

"This association’s central focus will be advocating for policies to protect viewers by ensuring live, local broadcasting is vibrant, competitive and freely available in today’s media landscape," the statement said

The prime minister assumed he would sweep back to power in a landslide. Voters have wisely chosen otherwise

Narendra Modi is set to assume office for a consecutive third term as Prime Minister – this time at the mercy of his coalition partners. And media outlets across the world have taken note of his waning popularity. 

EU elections face AI-driven disinformation threat; measures taken to combat spread and safeguard democracy.

Measurable in Trump supporters, psycho-social phenomenon can have consequences for democracy, authors say

Nothing innocent about the "Appeal to Heaven" flag, especially when Trump calls for the right's "breaking point"