UK politics ‘constantly suffering’ from online disinformation, says Labour MP Emily Thornberry says risk posed to British democracy by bot farms and biased algorithms requires action The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there Independent media, civil society, the rule of law – these are the things that Iranians truly need. And there are ways for the west to help secure them, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom The future of many of Donald Trump’s tariffs are up in the air, with the Supreme Court expected to hand down a ruling on the administration’s global trade barriers any day now. The Conversation · Jan 17
12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year One year after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, a pattern emerges. Across dozens of executive orders, agency memos, funding decisions and enforcement changes, the administration has weakened federal civil rights law and the foundations of the country’s racially inclusive democracy. The Conversation · Jan 16
Justice department loses bid to get sensitive information on California voters Federal judge rules Trump administration’s efforts to obtain information on voters in the state is threat to democracy The Guardian - US · Jan 16
‘We shouldn’t even have an election’: Trump throws cold water on 2026 midterms, will they even happen? Americans cannot be trusted with democracy, what if they vote against Trump? We Got This Covered · Jan 16
Renewed calls for Aung San Suu Kyi to be released after she completes 20 years ‘buried alive’ in Myanmar detention IN FOCUS: Myanmar’s democracy icon has now spent two decades incarcerated or under house arrest. Shweta Sharma reports on another grim milestone for a country wrecked by brutal military rule and embroiled in a spiralling civil war The Independent UK · Jan 16
Before Venezuela’s oil, there were Guatemala’s bananas In the aftermath of the U.S. military strike that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration has emphasized its desire for unfettered access to Venezuela’s oil more than conventional foreign policy objectives, such as combating drug trafficking or bolstering democracy and regional stability. The Conversation · Jan 15
Officials Seek Death Penalty For Ex-South Korean President Yoon Over 'Insurrection' For His 'Lust For Power' South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces the death penalty over his failed martial law attempt, sparking debate on justice, democracy, and political power. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Full List of 81 House Republicans Who Voted Against Defunding $315M Democracy Fund 81 House Republicans broke ranks to reject an amendment defunding $315 million for NED. Here's the complete list and what it means for taxpayers and US foreign policy spending. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
Iranian community rallies as Middle East tensions flare As US President Donald Trump considers taking military action against Iran, protesters in Canberra have called for democracy to prevail in their home country. AAP · Jan 15
Uganda’s autocratic political system is failing its people – and threatens the region When he was first sworn in as Uganda’s president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni declared that his victory represented a “fundamental change”. He promised that Ugandans would no longer die at the hands of fellow citizens. He also criticised African leaders who sought international prestige while their people lacked food, healthcare… The Conversation · Jan 14
Europe must now tell Trump that enough is enough – and cut all ties with the US How do you retain a space of democracy in a world that is reverting to violent conquest? By building a protective moat of federalism around it, says Paris-based Guardian writer Alexander Hurst The Guardian - UK · Jan 14
Helldivers 2 is going full stealth with the new Redacted Regiment Warbond coming next week: "The enemies of Democracy will have to get real close before they can spot you" Kept you divin' huh? GamesRadar · Jan 13
PC Gamer · Jan 13 The next Helldivers 2 warbond brings suppressed weapons and stealth tech to turn your helldives into sneaking missions Democracy secured via OSP.
The Conversation · Jan 13 The Colombian border is one of the biggest obstacles to building a new Venezuela Since American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, plunging the country into uncertainty, there have been hopes for a transition to democracy, the stabilization of its economy, a reduction in drug trafficking and conditions that might allow millions of Venezuelans abroad to return home.
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support Concerns have been raised over the British media tycoon’s health, as he suffers from hypertension and diabetes in prison
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations Campaign groups argue online transactions ‘present real risks to our democracy’ as it is hard to trace their true source
The Conversation · Jan 9 Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Jan. 7, 2026, that it will cease all operations effective May 3. The daily newspaper, founded in 1786, has been the city’s paper of record for nearly a century and is one of the oldest newspapers in the country.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Who is Reza Pahlavi? Iran’s exiled prince linked to mass anti-Khamenei protests Reza Pahlavi has pledged to be a ‘steward of a national transition to democracy’ for Iran
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 After Trump’s attack, we Venezuelans need to know what comes next – authoritarianism or democracy There is palpable tension: not because anyone trusts the president and the US, but because now there is opportunity for change, says historian Jesús Piñero
The Conversation · Jan 8 4 pivotal elections around the world that will pose a test to democracy in 2026 Amid increasing polarisation, disinformation and economic anxieties, the health of representative democracies will be tested in elections across all continents in 2026.
Salon · Jan 8 America needs a moral reckoning in 2026 Defeating Trumpism requires fluency in moral language
Latin Times · Jan 7 Rick Scott Says Maduro's Capture Will Herald Broader Change In Latin America: 'Democracy Is Coming Back To This Hemisphere' Florida Senator Rick Scott said the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela will herald broader change in the country and the broader region.
We Got This Covered · Jan 6 ‘A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy democracy’: Colombia’s president slams Trump after his pity threats Trump will likely not take the personal swipes too kindly.