Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
After polls closed, 9.4 million people – just over 52% of eligible voters – had cast their ballots, according to data from the Permanent Electoral Authority.
A little-known, far-right populist has taken the lead in Romania’s presidential election and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that has rocked the country’s political landscape.
With around 93% of the votes counted, independent candidate Calin Georgescu was in the lead with around 22% of the vote, while Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), trailed at 20%.
Populist Calin Georgescu takes surprise lead in Romania’s presidential election
Supreme Court rules Trump can continue White House ballroom construction
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump can proceed with construction for a ballroom in the White House.
Judge issues injunction halting Ontario’s new bail payment requirements
Two groups have challenged Ontario’s new bail rules, which mandate a cash deposit, arguing that they infringe on federal authority and could hinder the release