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South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

An independent federal MP could be left in the lurch if a proposed electoral redistribution goes ahead, but a neighbouring seat has become more enticing.

UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation

UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation

UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation

UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his manifesto for the upcoming general election promising to rebuild the country.

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Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage

Australians are mobilising for a climate battle at the federal election with voters pouring money into a climate lobby group as politicians scrap targets.

Sunak booed, ghost of Corbyn haunts Starmer in UK poll

Sunak booed, ghost of Corbyn haunts Starmer in UK poll

Britain's prime minister has been challenged and his election rival taken to task in a televised event ahead of the UK election in July.

France's Macron asks rivals to unite against far right

France's Macron asks rivals to unite against far right

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his shock call for a snap election after the far right's strong showing in a recent European vote.

Sunak vows tax cuts, UK election polls refuse to budge

Sunak vows tax cuts, UK election polls refuse to budge

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will cut payroll taxes for workers in the United Kingdom to reignite economic growth if his Conservatives are returned.

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France's Macron calls snap election after EU vote

France's Macron calls snap election after EU vote

France's Macron calls snap election after EU vote

France's Macron calls snap election after EU vote

French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.

Far right's election gains rattle traditional EU powers

Far right's election gains rattle traditional EU powers

Far right's election gains rattle traditional EU powers

Far right's election gains rattle traditional EU powers

While some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament are still being counted, the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Most Australians worry artificial intelligence technology will be used to mislead voters and would like to see it banned from political ads.

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win

Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win

Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win

Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win

India's mammoth parliamentary elections have come to a close after more than six weeks of voting across the country.

South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance

South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance

South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance

South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance

A dramatically weakened mandate in South Africa's election is set to force the ANC - the legacy party of Nelson Mandela - to share power with a rival.

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SAfrica heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall

The ruling ANC looks set to lose its majority for the first time following parliamentary elections, with rival parties readying for coalition talks.

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.

Trump vows to 'roll back' gun rules after NRA backing

The National Rifle Association has officially endorsed Donald Trump during their annual meeting in Texas.

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Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Property developers are dodging NSW political donation laws with methods that instead funnel money to federal accounts, the state's corruption watchdog says.

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September

The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.

Greens notch historic upper house victory

The Greens have further increased their representation in Tasmania's parliament, winning their first upper house seat.

Greens poised for historic upper house election win

The Greens are likely to claim their first seat in Tasmania's upper house, as counting continues after elections in three Legislative Council divisions.

Solomon Islands MPs to vote for new prime minister

A secret ballot of Solomon Islands MPs is set to determine who will be the Pacific nation's next prime minister.

AFL club accused of 'oppressive' board electoral system

Businessman Peter Lawrence has taken Melbourne FC to the Federal Court over claims its board election system is oppressive to non-preferred candidates.

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