BBC World
Zambia Hits Pause on Vote Counting, Because Apparently Democracy Needs a Timeout
Zambia's electoral commission suspends vote counting over alleged attacks and stolen ballots, because democracy just wasn't exciting enough.
2026-08-14
BBC World
2026-05-05
BBC Politics
Nigel Farage Insists £5m Gift Was 'Purely Private,' Which Definitely Means It's Fine
Nigel Farage insists a £5m gift from a billionaire is 'purely private' and not subject to parliamentary rules, while everyone else raises an eyebrow.
2026-05-02
The Guardian
Reform UK Politicians Suddenly Very Passionate About Pothole Machine After JCB Donates £200,000
Reform UK politicians can't stop talking about a JCB pothole machine after the company gave them £200,000; Lib Dems ask if that's really above board.
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