Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States in Tuesday's election. His win over Vice President Kamala Harris marks a huge comeback for a man who lost the election for president in 2020, and has faced many troubles since then.
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Today people across the United States are voting to elect their next president. Polls suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris and Ex-President Donald Trump are very nearly tied. The results of the election will have important effects not just in America, but around the world.
Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer. Now, after nearly two months, France finally has a prime minister. And the man who may have won Venezuela's election has left the country for his safety.
With just over two months to go before the US election for president, Republicans and Democrats have officially chosen their candidates. The contest between Ex-President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris is a different race than many people expected, and is likely to be very close.
Last week Thailand lost its prime minister and quickly got another one. On Wednesday, Thailand's courts removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Two days later, Parliament chose the daughter of a popular politician with a troubled history as the country's new prime minister.
Elections last weekend in Ecuador and Poland are leading to changes in leadership in both countries. In Ecuador, Daniel Noboa was elected president. In Poland, opposition parties seem to have a better path to creating a coalition government than the ruling party.
All through its history, Mexico has been led by men. That's about to change. The two leading candidates for Mexico's 2024 election for president are both women. Unless something unexpected happens, Mexico's next president will be a woman.
On Sunday, Ecuador held a special vote on whether oil drilling should be allowed in Yasuni National Park. The vote was part of a larger election to choose the country's next president. Nearly 60% of Ecuadorian voters chose to protect the park.
On Sunday, Thailand and Turkey held important elections that could lead to big changes for the countries. In Thailand, opposition parties clearly defeated the current military government. In Turkey, the close results have led to a runoff election.
Strong protests have rocked France, Israel, and Mexico in recent weeks. In each country, the protests have different causes, but all of the protests have been triggered by unpopular government plans.
In today's news roundup, after struggling for decades, Anwar Ibrahim is named prime minister of Malaysia, Iran faces increased pressure over its harsh treatment of protesters, and the European Space Agency names its first astronaut with a disability.