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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.

Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

Dutton promises back-to-basics economic election plan

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.

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Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

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.

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

The ages of rival presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden often receive more attention than substantive policy issues in the run-up to the US poll.

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.

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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.

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.

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

Taxpayer-funded travel by MPs and their staff during election campaigns should be subject to tighter guidelines, NT's ICAC chief has recommended.

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

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

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

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

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.

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Samantha Ratnam is stepping down as Victoria's Greens leader as the party targets Bob Hawke's old seat of Wills at the next federal election.

Trump calls migrants 'animals' during campaign speech

Trump calls migrants 'animals' during campaign speech

Trump calls migrants 'animals' during campaign speech

Trump calls migrants 'animals' during campaign speech

Donald Trump says Latin American nations are intentionally sending their criminals into the United States.

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Biggest Indigenous voice referendum donors revealed

Big donors to the voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have been revealed in electoral commission data showing the tens of millions spent wooing votes.

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

Ex-Victorian Liberals boss fined $40k over unlawful ads

Former Victorian Liberal Party director Sam McQuestin has been handed $40,000 in fines over a series of unlawful election ads.

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that could make him Russia's longest-serving leader in more than 200 years.

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Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Queensland's premier says two by-election results are worse than expected for Labor, with significant work needed to turn voters around at the October election.

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Donald Trump has opened his remarks in Dayton with a tribute to his supporters who are currently in jail for rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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.

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

A Liberal election promise to "ban" ambulance ramping at Tasmanian hospitals has sparked criticism and stop-work action from nurses and midwives.

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.

World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

In a Willy Wonka day on the Tasmanian election trail, voters have been promised "the ultimate chocolate experience" and the world's largest chocolate fountain.

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

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