In his victory speech after winning the New York City mayoral race in 2025, Zohran Mamdani declared New York will be “a light in political darkness.”  The democratic socialist, who is the city’s youngest and first Muslim mayor, promised to stand against Islamophobia and antisemitism, pledging support for immigrants, labor, and economic justice. He directly challenged former President Donald Trump.

Mamdani Victory Speech: We Have Toppled a Political Dynasty

Counting is underway across the United Kingdom after voters headed to the polls on Thursday. Sir Keir's Labour Party has made key gains in the early results, while Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are bracing for widespread losses.

Conservatives face challenge from Liberal Democrats and Reform UK

UK: Labour makes early gains in local elections

Voters across England and Wales have casted their ballots for 107 local authorities, as well as 11 mayoral seats. Meanwhile, Londoners will also pick London assembly members too. Watch in for more details!

UK: Voting takes place for Local and Mayoral elections