He has promised free buses, free childcare and higher minimum wages. The young left democrat Zohran Mamdani claims victory in the first round of voting to become the Democratic mayoral candidate in New York. Former governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges defeat.
WorldThe former opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung is appointed as South Korea's next president as early as Wednesday after defeating the opponent Kim Moon-Soo. Liberal Lee's goal is to fight inequalities and corruption.
World politicsThe polling stations in South Korea have opened, after months of political turbulence.
WorldThe opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung from the Democratic Party (DP) has support from 49 percent in South Korea, according to an opinion poll. The country is going to the election on June 3.
World politicsThe result of Sunday's parliamentary election in Albania is delayed. But with over 40 per cent of the votes counted, the Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Edi Rama is heading for victory with 52.6 per cent of the votes.
World politicsWith a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest. A final result is expected within 48 hours.
World politicsThe President of the USA, Donald Trump, has dismissed the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, who was the first woman and the first black person to hold the position.
EntertainmentTwo top officials who are leaving and a presidential candidate who is being forced back to trial proceedings. It has been a rather chaotic Thursday in South Korean politics.
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