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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.

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Property developers are dodging NSW political donation laws with methods that instead funnel money to federal accounts, the state's corruption watchdog says.

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Modi v Gandhi contest heats up as Indian poll rolls on

Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in India's seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and conclude on June 1.

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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.

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.

First members of SA Voice announced as counting begins

First members of SA Voice announced as counting begins

Seven members of Indigenous communities in South Australia's far north have been elected to represent their region in the state's inaugural First Nations Voice.

Defiant Rockliff claims minority mandate

Defiant Rockliff claims minority mandate

Australia's only Liberal government is on track to win more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election but not enough to form majority.

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Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Local council polls and two by-elections have coincided on a big day for voters in Queensland, where one candidate in particular has drawn close attention.

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.

Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote

Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote

Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote

Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their parties' Michigan primaries but the Democratic president has been hit with a protest vote over the war in Gaza.

'Nikki who?': Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win

'Nikki who?': Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win

'Nikki who?': Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win

'Nikki who?': Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win

Donald Trump's advisers say they plan to ignore their lone remaining Republican competitor in an effort to render her campaign an afterthought.

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Centre-right Stubb wins Finnish presidential election

Centre-right Alexander Stubb has declared victory over liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto in Finland's presidential election.

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.

Doja Cat wins Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown

American artist Doja Cat has topped Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.

Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws

New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.

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Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

A major survey of the work of Vincent Namatjira is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

The 'nos' have it: campaigners look beyond the voice

There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.

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.

Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.

'Yes' campaigners take stock as referendum fails

A failure to secure a majority 'yes' vote has many Indigenous voice campaigners taking stock of what went wrong and what the future holds.

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.

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