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Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.

Xiaolei Wu sentenced to prison for cyberstalking and threatening pro-democracy advocate in the US. Case highlights importance of upholding free speech rights.

Indian democracy is at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest elections underway, and misinformation rampant. While the country’s press freedom ranking has slipped to 161 and Indian democracy has been categorised as an “electoral autocracy” in the latest V-Dem report, is the media making voters aware of key issues,…

AICC president Kharge criticizes BJP government for attempting to change Constitution, promises to protect democracy and social justice.

Central Travancore churches clarify political stance for Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing impartiality, moral values, and safeguarding democracy and diversity.

Fight Against Corruption Through Electoral Reforms (FACTER) highlights the corrupting influence of money in elections, proposing a new system.

German national working for EU lawmaker arrested for spying for China, raising concerns about security breaches and threats to European democracy.

The move came after a former parliamentary researcher and a second man were charged with spying for China after a probe by counter-terrorism police

"There's nothing wrong with trying to influence the election," Trump's lawyer argued.