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.
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India’s Modi heading to majority but no landslide win
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Donald Trump's advisers say they plan to ignore their lone remaining Republican competitor in an effort to render her campaign an afterthought.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation
The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.
Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.
‘Yes’ camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants
Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.
Risk versus dreams in rival voice referendum messages
Sporting stars and former judges weigh in on constitutional recognition as formal arguments are published for the voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.
‘No’ vote would endorse failed policies: Albanese
As the 'yes' and 'no' cases are made public, the prime minister says the clearest argument in favour is to improve policies for Indigenous Australians.
‘Yes’ and ‘no’ cases in full voice as pitches revealed
Backers and opponents of the Indigenous voice to parliament have revealed their cases ahead of a referendum by the end of the year.
Voters to head to polls in July for Fadden by-election
The date for the Fadden by-election has been set for July 15, following the resignation of former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert.
Greens renew push to lower voting age in Australia
Australians aged 16 and 17 years may be able to vote if the Greens are successful in their push to lower the voting age.
Libs blame Morrison, female vote for loss
A review of the Liberals' federal election campaign defeat reveals concerns about the party's loss of standing in metropolitan areas and among female voters.
Lowering voting age top Greens’ priority
The Greens say lowering the voting age will be one of their top legislative priorities when parliament returns.