Slovakia's authoritarian leader gets the president he wanted, although the relationship between them hasn't always been smooth.
Final figures in Tasmania
Tasmania's new parliament looks just as fragmented as it did on election night, but the major parties are still having trouble coming to terms with it.
NATO at 75
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation celebrates its 75th birthday. It's not an ideal solution to European conflict, but it's better than nothing.
Easter roundup, part 2
More election news from around the world: featuring Turkey, Venezuela, Catalonia and Bulgaria.
Death of a renegade
The death of former senator Joe Lieberman draws attention to the destructive quality of his particular brand of "centrism".
“Populism” is not the word
Describing far-right parties and policies as "populist" is not just fuzzy and inaccurate, it carries real political dangers.
Easter roundup, part 1
A look at election news from around the world, featuring Senegal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Slovakia and Ireland.
Heads in the Tasmanian sand
Tasmania's Labor Party has refused to try to form government after Saturday's election, despite being better placed. The need to come to terms with coalition politics is getting more pressing.
Election preview: Tasmania
Tasmania looks set for a fractured parliament and a minority government, but the voters could still have some surprises up their sleeves.
Little change in Brisbane
Voters for Brisbane city council decide to mostly stick with the status quo, but the omens aren't good for Labor at this year's state election.