Kyrgyzstan had, after previous experiences with strongman rule, restricted the presidency to a single term. Mr Japarov did away with the limit and transformed Kyrgyzstan from a parliamentary democracy into one where the president calls the shots.

Across party lines, 84% of survey participants say democracy is in crisis or facing serious challenges, with distinct divides emerging within the Republican Party

One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.

Amnesty International's secretary general says Syria's new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice and reconciliation.

Conservative Jones, who is currently Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner said: "The government's decision to delay the mayoral elections planned for 2026 is a disgrace and an affront to democracy. It is clear Labour are afraid to face the British public at the ballot box.

London police said four people were arrested Saturday after food -- purportedly apple crumble and custard -- was thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

Young Americans are “a generation under profound strain” with little confidence in institutions and widespread economic concerns, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics survey of adults younger than 30 released Thursday.

Fake adverts promoting bogus initiatives and job roles such as a "volunteer pothole repairer" and "volunteer flag removers" using a council's logo have appeared online. One of the ads, mocked up with City of York Council's branding, features a man in a hard hat and hi-vis jacket climbing a ladder and pulling a St George's flag off a lamppost.

The National Chairman of Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has applauded the outcome of the party's congresses held across 35 states of the federation as

London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, in the latest direct

This personal reflection is part of a series called Turning Points, in which writers explore what critical moments from this year might mean for the year ahead. You can read more by visiting the Turning Points series page.