World Politics
France ready for second round after far-right gains support
France is now preparing for the second round of voting in its general election - to take place this upcoming weekend. The far-right Nationa Rally Party made gains in the first round, winning 33.4% of… Audio
UK election: Sunak's Conservatives facing tough polls, but optimistic
There's just three days to go until the UK's general election. Polls are showing a potentially grim outcome for Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, but he told the BBC it's "not over until it's over"… Audio
US Court rules Trump can claim immunity for presidential acts
The U-S Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took as president. In a six-to-three decision, the court determined that presidents… Audio
Bolivia's president accused of plotting a coup to boost popularity
Bolivia's president is facing accusations that he plotted a coup attempt against himself to boost his popularity. The attempt, which took place last week, lasted just three hours - during which time… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World's Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to take a look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including the latest on the UK and French elections, what the new Dutch… Audio
Who is the frontrunner to step in and replace Joe Biden?
One of the front runners if Biden was to pull out is Gavin Newsom, governor of California and seen as a future presidential candidate. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
French President Emmanuel Macron's gamble to call a snap election to try to stop the rise of the far right appears to have backfired, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally out in front after the first… Audio
French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead
French polling agencies indicated Emmanuel Macron's grouping of centrist parties could finish a distant third in the first-round ballot.
Top Democrats reject calls for Biden to quit
After days of hand-wringing, the party's leaders have firmly rejected calls for their party to choose a younger candidate.
'We were being gaslit' - Anger grows over Biden's debate performance
One Democratic National Committee member says party insiders are being "gaslit" over the 81-year-old's presidential chances.
Far right hopes to make history as France votes in snap poll
The far right is closer to power than it has ever been in modern times.
'This is the best our country can do?' - What America thinks of Biden v Trump
The BBC asked voters across the political spectrum what they thought of 2024's first presidential debate.
Nigel Farage's party drops candidates who made racist and offensive comments
Reform UK has dropped three of its candidates following reports they had made offensive or racist comments.
Iran election: Moderate and hardliner in close race for presidency
A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count.
Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
Iran will hold the run-off election next month after neither candidate secured more than 50% of votes in Friday's polls.
French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
France's lightning-quick parliamentary election campaign is over, and despite last-ditch appeals not to back the far right, voters appear ready to hand the National Rally party a historic victory.
Could Biden quit? It's happened before
Analysis - American history is littered with presidential candidates chosen at the last minute and even a few who've quit - but there are plenty of risks if that happens, Nik Dirga writes. Video
'I know I'm not a young man': Biden concedes on debate fumbles
The US president's verbal stumbles and occasionally meandering responses heightened voter concerns he might not be fit to serve another term.
How Democrats could replace Biden
Some Democrats have openly questioned whether Joe Biden should be replaced as their candidate for the 2024 election.
Supreme Court casts doubt on hundreds of 6 January cases
The court narrows the use of an obstruction charge brought against hundreds of people over the 2021 Capitol riot.
