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Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk made a cameo at a German far right political party's campaign event, while tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Berlin against extremist views.

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election

Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.

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Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.

PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office

PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office

Australia's most senior official in the US during the first Trump presidency has weighed in on how the Albanese government will navigate his return to power.

Misinformation warning ahead of federal election

Misinformation warning ahead of federal election

Voters have urged to be wary of claims online by Australia's election integrity taskforce ahead of the federal poll.

Women return to coalition as Labor hits gender parity

Women return to coalition as Labor hits gender parity

Despite female voters deserting the coalition at the last election, polling suggests more women back the opposition than the Labor government.

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Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle

Retiring Labor minister Bill Shorten will leave politics earlier than expected, giving his party the opportunity for a refresh before the federal election.

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.

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Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally

Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.

Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for third term

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hopes his new term will be "a period of peace, of prosperity, of equality and the new democracy".

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.

Doubt cast over 'crude' plan to ban CFMEU from project

Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.

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PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

PM hits the road to an election with multi-state blitz

The election year has begun with the prime minister making his first major promise as he embarks on a whirlwind cross-country crusade.

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.

Mining state moves to become 'conservation superpower'

Endangered species are being given hope as a state better known for mining adds an area equivalent to the size of Tasmania to its conservation estate.

Housing woes and cost of living a re-run of 2004 poll

Costs at the cash register, aged-care reform and house prices were key concerns of John Howard's cabinet ahead of the 2004 election, documents show.

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

The leader of Syria's rebellion who is serving as the country's de facto leader says it might be another four years before a national election can be held.

Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail

A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.

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