Sunak vows tax cuts, UK election polls refuse to budge
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will cut payroll taxes for workers in the United Kingdom to reignite economic growth if his Conservatives are returned.
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Far right’s election gains rattle traditional EU powers
While some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament are still being counted, the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.
France’s Macron calls snap election after EU vote
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.
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.
Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.
Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win
India's mammoth parliamentary elections have come to a close after more than six weeks of voting across the country.
South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance
A dramatically weakened mandate in South Africa's election is set to force the ANC - the legacy party of Nelson Mandela - to share power with a rival.
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.
SAfrica heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall
The ruling ANC looks set to lose its majority for the first time following parliamentary elections, with rival parties readying for coalition talks.
Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority
Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.
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
The National Rifle Association has officially endorsed Donald Trump during their annual meeting in Texas.
Biden and Trump agree to debate in June and September
The US presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and Donald Trump have signalled their agreement to debate on June 27 and September 10.
China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.
Solomon Islands MPs to vote for new prime minister
A secret ballot of Solomon Islands MPs is set to determine who will be the Pacific nation's next prime minister.
Solomon Islands leader Sogavare won’t renominate for PM
The Solomons Islands will have a new prime minister in May after incumbent Manasseh Sogavare ruled out renominating for the top job.
India election sees turnout fall in second phase
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election in India that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1
Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons
Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.
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.
Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead
The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.
Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme
Rudy Giuliani is among 18 people charged over a fake elector plot in Arizona, while former president Donald Trump is labelled an unindicted co-conspirator.
Solomon Islands’ pro-China party fails to win majority
The party of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to secure a major in the parliamentary elections, winning 15 of 50 seats.
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
Solomon’s pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues
It will still be days before the full results of the Solomon Islands' election is known, but Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly kept his seat.
India votes in gigantic election, Modi seeks third term
Indians are set to go to the polls in the first phase of the world's biggest election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for a third term.
Solomons election a test of China’s Pacific inroads
The upcoming election in the Solomons looks set to be a test of China's influence in the Pacific and for the island nation's pro-Beijing prime minister.
Lambie Network MPs formally back minority Liberals
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has formally gained the support of three balance-of-power Jacqui Lambie Network MPs, with certain conditions.
Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled
With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.
Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania’s parliament
Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.
Fisherman, Liberals fight for final Tasmanian seat
One seat remains in doubt after a Tasmanian election that delivered a hung parliament in which the Liberals need crossbench support to form minority government.
Further counting to finalise Tasmania’s new parliament
Preference counting is continuing in Tasmania to determine the final make-up of the new parliament which is set to deliver another Liberal minority government.