Biden surges past Sanders in Democratic race as Bloomberg exits WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, counted out just days ago, took control of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday after racking up stunning primary victories over Bernie Sanders and earning the endorsement of deep-pocketed billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

Biden scores big early wins on Super Tuesday Joe Biden took an early lead over leftist rival Bernie Sanders in the Super Tuesday contests to pick a Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump, with a trio of projected wins in Virginia, North Carolina and Alabama.

Indicted Netanyahu claims victory in Israel vote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory on Tuesday in Israel's general election, with exit polls putting the indicted premier in a strong position to form the next government.

Sinn Fein surges as most popular party in Irish election Nationalist party Sinn Fein won the popular vote in Ireland's general election, ballot counts revealed Sunday, with the one-time political wing of the IRA disrupting a duopoly of centre-right parties which have historically controlled the Republic.

With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal British MPs today resume scrutiny of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal as he races to get it ratified in time for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31.

Israel's Netanyahu wins ruling party leadership vote Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "huge" victory on Friday, after winning a leadership primary that ensures he will lead his right-wing Likud party into March elections.

PM urges Britons 'not to argue' in Christmas message British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public on Monday "not to have too many arguments" over Christmas in a festive message in which he managed to avoid the word Brexit.

British PM seeks Brexit breakthrough as polls tighten Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to demolish three years of stalemate over Brexit, as Britain's political leaders geared up for a frantic final day of general election campaigning.

British security officials play down cyber attack on Labour British security officials said on Tuesday that an attempted cyber attack on the main opposition Labour Party during general election campaigning had failed.

British MPs vote on new speaker after Bercow's departure

British MPs will today select the new speaker of the House of Commons, once an unremarkable event but one now charged with significance following the previous occupant's role in Brexit.