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Former Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has reappeared in a surprise public message after months out of the spotlight, declaring that he intends to remain fully retired from political life, but would return to public activism under three circumstances: if democracy is threatened, if the sitting president is attacked…

Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner in the West African nation’s presidential election.

In today’s newsletter: As pressure mounts to tackle ​the backlog​ of almost 80,000​ cases, the government is considering sweeping reforms that senior lawyers warn may reshape justice in England and Wales

Editorial: Although some appointees make valuable contributions, the absurd archaism of the second chamber of parliament has to be addressed

Around the world, political institutions are under threat and democracy hangs in the balance. Deepening political divisions, political apathy and the rise of opportunistic populist leaders have all contributed to widespread democratic backsliding and a rise in authoritarianism.

“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.”

Britons were inspired by the American movement Tesla Takedown, triggering a rise in anti-Elon Musk protests in the UK.

Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law, writes Shada Islam

All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity