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Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have tussled over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday’s UK election.

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Britain's Gambling Commission is reportedly investigating Conservative candidates and the party's director of campaigning over bets on the election date.

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

Politicians from across the spectrum have spoken out against right-wing UK reformist Nigel Farage's claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to rein in unnecessary spending and get the budget back on track if the coalition wins the next election.

UK Labour warns no 'magic wand' as polls tip landslide

UK Labour warns no 'magic wand' as polls tip landslide

Three opinion polls predict UK Labour will romp into power in the British election but leader Keir Starmer warns voters to keep their expectations in check.

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Former Conservative donor John Caudwell says he will back the Labour Party at the upcoming United Kingdom general election.

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Julia Roberts were among the guests at a fundraiser for Joe Biden that raised $42 million for his re-election campaign.

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Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Wong links PNG diplomacy to climate change in Pacific

Canberra's commitment to engaging the Pacific region on climate change is demonstrated by a delegation to Papua New Guinea this week, the foreign minister says.

Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies

Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies

Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies

Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies

Britain's Tories are focusing on tax under Labour as fresh opinion polls show the governing party well and truly on the ropes ahead of the general election.

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

The prospect of the African National Congress governing alongside the white-led Democratic Alliance does not sit well with many Black South Africans.

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

If Britain votes for Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK - who polled above the incumbent Conservatives - Labour will win the election, the prime minister says.

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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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