The people of Japan are voting in upper house elections, just two days after former prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated.

French President Emmanuel Macron bypassed parliament to avoid public discussion on his hugely unpopular austerity “reforms."

French President Emmanuel Macron’s coalition has been reprimanded at the ballot box in the 2nd round legislative vote, failing to secure an absolute majority.

Colombians are casting their ballots in the second round of the presidential election.

Local elections have been held in about 1,000 municipalities across Italy, marked by low turnout in most places amid growing disaffection with government policies. 

An overwhelming majority of Danes have voted in favor of joining the EU’s common defense policy, as Russia’s offensive against Ukraine continues to reshape Europe’s security landscape.

Somali politicians have voted for a new president despite explosions near a heavily fortified airport hangar.

Russia has banned the entry of 287 members of the British parliament in response to the sanctions imposed on Russian lawmakers over Moscow’s military offensive against Ukraine.

French voters have cast their ballots in a run-off election that will decide whether pro-EU Emmanuel Macron will maintain office for five more years.

The upcoming second round of presidential vote in France will have a major impact on European policies, especially regarding Ukraine. However, the first round results show an electorate that is disinterested, vengeful and demanding more.