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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.
Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do "whatever the hell they want" to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.
The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.
Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.
Greens leader Adam Bandt has addressed his party's national conference, warning of a deal designed to try and keep major parties in power.
The starter's gun has fired for the 2024 Queensland election and Annastacia Palaszczuk is adamant her government's record can earn a fourth term.
Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.
Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.
The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.
After five days in COVID-19 isolation, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has returned to the campaign trail in New Zealand.
In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.
Political parties in WA will be forced to disclose donations daily during elections, as the Cook government toughens campaign finance laws.
The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.
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.
Labour has slumped to 24 per cent and the right-wing ACT party has soared to 18 per cent in a new poll, six weeks out from the New Zealand election.
Adelaide voters are widely seen as crucial to the success of the Indigenous voice referendum, as the prime minister prepares to announce the poll date.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hosting cabinet in Western Australia as he declares the state isn't a write-off for the voice 'yes' campaign despite polling.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.
Internal pressure is mounting over Labor policy relating to national security and the environment ahead of the party's national conference.
Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.
Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.
An emotional argument by the Minister for Indigenous Australians for people to back the voice included a withering attack on sections of the 'no' vote campaign.