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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.

Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results

Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results

Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results

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

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

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.

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Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

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

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.

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

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

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.

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Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

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

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

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

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

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

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

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

Indonesia's Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo

Indonesia's Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo

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.

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

Pakistan's Khan-backed independents lead in final count

The final tally has been released in Pakistan's national election and shows independents, mostly backed by former leader Imran Khan, winning 101 of 264 seats.

Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election

Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election

Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election

Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election

Violence has marred Pakistan's national election with no clear result expected until at least Friday.

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No dispute: ex-Lib boss admits election ad omission

A former Victorian Liberal boss has urged a Federal Court judge to make an adverse finding against him over over a series of unlawful election ads.

Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win

Far-right populist Geert Wilders is looking for coalition partners after a shock election victory that's bound to send shock waves through Europe.

Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign

Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition.

Triumphant Luxon considers his New Zealand coalition

Prime Minister-elect Chris Luxon started his day watching the All Blacks' World Cup win before turning his mind to forming the next New Zealand government.

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Luxon claims victory in National's NZ 'blue-nami' win

Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.

Yes voice campaign gets NZ support from Maori Party

Rawiri Waititi, the co-leader of New Zealand's Maori Party, has offered support to the Yes campaign in Australia's voice referendum.

Winston Peters back on the NZ campaign horse

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is "very, very confident" his party will top five per cent in the October election and return to parliament.

Trump lawyers propose 2026 trial date in election case

"The public interest lies in justice and fair trial, not a rush to judgment," former US president Donald Trump's lawyers say.

US proposes January start for Trump election trial

Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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