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I 'nearly fell asleep during debate', Biden admits

I 'nearly fell asleep during debate', Biden admits

US President Joe Biden has blamed his poor TV debate performance on jet lag.

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

Marine Le Pen's National Rally anti-immigrant party has been a longtime pariah in French politics but it's now closer to power than it has ever been.

Starmer would inflict 'irreversible' harm on UK: Sunak

Starmer would inflict 'irreversible' harm on UK: Sunak

Starmer would inflict 'irreversible' harm on UK: Sunak

Starmer would inflict 'irreversible' harm on UK: Sunak

Rishi Sunak has predicted that Labour's plan to impose VAT on private UK schools will cause "chaos" for families

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Biden and Trump to face off in presidential debate

Biden and Trump to face off in presidential debate

US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump each have vulnerabilities that mean they have little room for error in their first election debate.

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

The polls were already bleak for Britain's ruling Conservatives and now a betting scandal is pushing their support even lower just days before the election.

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

The UK's ruling Conservatives have withdrawn support for two candidates after they were implicated in a betting row just weeks before the general election.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.

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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.

UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours

UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours

UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours

UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours

Rishi Sunak has brushed off rumours he may resign ahead of the UK election after he was heavily criticised for leaving D-Day commemorations too soon.

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.

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat

Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat

Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat

Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat

Indians are voting in the final phase of elections amid stifling heat following the deaths of almost two dozen poll officials from suspected heatstroke.

MP ire as seat faces axe and growing state eyes new one

MP ire as seat faces axe and growing state eyes new one

MP ire as seat faces axe and growing state eyes new one

MP ire as seat faces axe and growing state eyes new one

A federal electorate in Melbourne is in line to be axed at the next election, while a nursing prisoner of war will be honoured in a new seat in another state.

Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM

Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM

Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM

Solomons picks China-friendly Manele as new PM

Jeremiah Manele is the Solomon Islands' new prime minister after a vote by MPs that suggests the Pacific nation will maintain close ties with Beijing.

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Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results

The Solomon Islands election is being watched by Australia, China and the United States because of the potential impact on regional security.

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.

US lashes disinformation in Solomon Islands election

The US has lashed Russia's Sputnik news agency after it published "baseless accusations" about alleged interference in the Solomon Islands election.

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Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Solomon Islanders have flooded the streets in support of their candidates in a national election closely watched by US and Chinese allies

Voters dream of better future for the Solomons

Under the strain of the nation's population tripling in the past 45 years, government services in the Solomon Islands are stretched.

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

Solomon Islands voters are risking their safety to cast ballots in a national election that is proving to be a litmus test of China's Pacific expansion.

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

As Vladimir Putin prepares to lead Russia for another six years, his latest election win has been called into question by several nations.

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have dominated Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and pressuring Nikki Haley to leave the Republican race.

Indonesia's Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.

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