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Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.

Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.

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Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large

Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large

Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.

Premier's blunt message for would-be One Nation voters

Premier's blunt message for would-be One Nation voters

A premier has issued a stark message to voters who support One Nation and its immigration policies, asking them "who will wipe their bum when they're 90".

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

Libs and Nats to battle it out in by-election test

Libs and Nats to battle it out in by-election test

The two coalition allies plan to run separate candidates in a by-election triggered by the political knifing of Sussan Ley.

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'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

Support is surging for One Nation in arguably Australia's most progressive state as the party prepares to field candidates at the upcoming election.

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

The new Liberal leaders have alienated the party from Australian voters over key challenges such as the cost of living, tax and energy, the prime minister says.

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Angus Taylor resoundingly succeeded in rolling Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership in a contest expected to be tight but the saga was far from edifying.

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country’s first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique ‌Rahman commanding a thumping majority.

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party set for coalition talks

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party set for coalition talks

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party set for coalition talks

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party set for coalition talks

Thailand's conservative Bhumjaithai Party has exceeded expectations in a general election and will likely be able to form a coalition government.

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

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Japan's PM on track for vote blizzard in winter poll

Japanese voters have cast their ballots in an election expected to hand the nation's first female leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, ‍a resounding win.

Costly by-election as high-profile Liberal quits early

A former tennis star turned senior Liberal will quit parliament, prompting a by-election that will force local voters to the polls twice in quick succession.

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Changes to how much money political parties can spend on elections and how much people can donate to candidates will be challenged in Australia's highest court.

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.

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Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage's Reform UK

Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.

Uganda's Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding

Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.

Star Liberal MP to officially step down next month

An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal Party star plans to relinquish the deputy leadership next month as the party scrambles to reset ahead of a state election.

Pressure mounts after Liberal deputy's bombshell exit

A state Liberal party is under pressure after two senior departures, though an expert says it can still triumph in the next election.

No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs

An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.

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