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Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help

Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland.

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Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

The head of the electoral commission says voters remain the best judge of what politicians say during election campaigns.

Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority

Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority

Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh to go to the polls in February

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has flagged a February election, as his country stands at a crossroads amid bickering political parties.

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Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.

New beginning for Greens after senator's defection

New beginning for Greens after senator's defection

New beginning for Greens after senator's defection

New beginning for Greens after senator's defection

The Greens have taken their first steps towards a fresh start by unveiling new portfolio allocations following some major political setbacks.

Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion

Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion

Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion

Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion

Liberal leader Sussan Ley is preparing to announce her leadership team that will include Nationals MPs after the two parties decided to stay together.

Knife-edge seat set to undergo partial recount

Knife-edge seat set to undergo partial recount

Knife-edge seat set to undergo partial recount

Knife-edge seat set to undergo partial recount

Almost one month since the last ballots were cast, recounts will get under way in some of Australia's closest election contests.

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor is riding on a high after its thumping election victory, but a chief strategist behind the campaign has warned colleagues not to get ahead of themselves.

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Tight race between teal and Liberal set for recount

A recount will be held in the Sydney electorate of Bradfield where teal independent Nicolette Boele leads a Liberal candidate by just 40 votes.

Green light for party to stand strong on social issues

New Greens leader Larissa Waters says the party will continue to focus on climate action and social justice, despite losing seats in the lower house.

Politics 'with heart', climate action key for top Green

Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.

Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows

The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.

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Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment.

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

After more than a week of federal election vote-counting, winners are yet to be declared in three seats as the next parliament takes shape.

Voting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting has closed in Albania’s parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union.

'I miss him so deeply': Labor MP reveals inspiration

Labor MP Ali France has paid tribute to her son who lost his battle with leukaemia after she toppled Peter Dutton and claimed the Queensland seat of Dickson.

'Alban-easy', PM basks in afterglow of election victory

Scooping gelato and sipping coffee with locals: the prime minister has continued typical campaign tasks without the weight of an election on his shoulders.

Coalition look to pick up pieces after election blowout

The search is on for a new Liberal leader after Peter Dutton lost his seat, as the coalition comes to terms with its devastating whitewash at the ballot box.

Singapore's long-ruling party on track to win election

Preliminary vote counting shows the long-ruling People’s Action Party has won another landslide in Singapore's general election.

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