Voters in South Africa will cast their ballots on May 29, in a test of the ruling ANC's 30 years in power. For the first time, candidates not affiliated with political parties may stand as independents.
People in the EU's 27 member states go to the polls in June to vote for a new European Parliament. The outcome will also shape the European Commission for the next five years.
Heavy flooding, severe storms and record droughts — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change.