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Broken promises in England's north point to Conservative wipeout

After the once-thriving coal and manufacturing town of Leigh in northern England voted for the Conservative Party for the first time at the last general election, locals hoped for a promised transformation of the area. But over four year...

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U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for 'official acts'

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump, and other former presidents, are shielded from prosecution for actions within the constitutional authority, but not for private acts.

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First same-sex couple registers partnership in Latvia

Latvia's first same-sex couple registered their partnership on Monday (July 1) shortly after midnight, when a new law came into force. The Latvian parliament voted last November to formally legislate same-sex civil unions, allowing partn...

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Hungary's PM Orban to form far-right E.U. alliance

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the formation of a political group with nationalist forces in Austria and the Czech Republic, seeking to break out of his isolation within the European Union and lure right-wing groups look...

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Human rights concerns in India as colonial-era legislation replaced

Three new criminal laws replacing colonial-era legislation are now in effect in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the laws put citizens, dignity, and justice first. But senior legal professionals and human rights activists say the...

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Biden falls flat against Trump in first U.S. presidential debate

Recent polls have shown a growing number of U.S. voters, including many Democrats, expressing doubts about President Joe Biden's candidacy. That's after his poor performance during last week's debate with Donald Trump. But key Democrats ...

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Iranians electing new president without hope for change

Iranians are voting for a new president. With the country isolated, there's not much hope that a new leader will bring much economic change.

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France's far right celebrates leading in first round of elections

France's far-right is celebrating its best electoral performance in its history, getting the highest share of votes in the first round of parliamentary elections. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen has now urged voters to give her party...

Al Jazeera

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Labor Senator slams party treatment

Labor Senator Fatima Payman claims she has been isolated and pressured to resign after crossing party lines to support Palestinian statehood. Her indefinite suspension has sparked discussions about party unity and the effectiveness of di...

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Far right gains ground in France elections

For the first time since World War 2, a far-right party seems posed to win the French parliamentary elections. Marine Le Pen's Rassemblent National won pole position in the first round of voting, with President Emmanual Macron's centrist...

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Samantha Mostyn sworn in as Australia's 28th Governor-General

Samantha Mostyn has been inaugurated as Australia's 28th Governor-General, becoming the second woman to hold the position. Mostyn has previously been a successful businesswoman, equality advocate, and AFL Commissioner.

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Calls for Biden to withdraw from U.S. election race

Joe Biden faces growing pressure to withdraw from the presidential race, despite new polling showing significant dissent among American voters and party insiders. Former Labor Foreign Minister Bob Carr argues for Democratic leaders to in...

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Labor's cost-of-living cuts come into effect

A $300 energy rebate is one of number of changes that have come into effect on July 1, part of a series of Federal Government measures to ease the economic pressures many Australian households are feeling.

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French far-fight defeats Macron's centrists

The far right is on the verge of taking power in France for the first time since the Second World War after President Emmanuel Macron’s party lost badly in a snap election.

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Supporters defend Biden's debate performance

Some high-profile Democrats have come to U.S. President Joe Biden’s defence after his debate performance and calls for him to end his re-election campaign. Biden reportedly now holding talks with his family at Camp David.

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Vietnam's Communist Party chief steps down

As Vietnam prepared for the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently, the government quietly announced that the Communist Party chief in Hanoi, Dinh Tien Dung, was stepping down. He’s the latest victim of a campaign against c...

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Far-right leads the first round of French elections

People in France have voted to elect 577 members of the country’s National Assembly. Exit polls show that Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party are ahead in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections.

Al Jazeera

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Evening voter turnout in French elections at almost 60%

Voter turnout in France's first round of voting in the 2024 general elections stood at 59.39 percent by 5pm according to the interior ministry, around 20 percent higher compared to the same time in the 2022 elections.

France 24

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Main opposition Labour party tipped to win upcoming UK elections

Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years with many analysts calling it one of the country’s most consequential elections since 1945. The centre-left Labour pa...

France 24

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Iran election shows support for reformist candidate

The first round of Iran's presidential election, despite a low turnout, showed support for the only candidate calling for reform. Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist contender, and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili led the polls held to replac...

France 24

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Kenya tax protests inspire broader demand for change

Young and fearless, meet Kenya's new generation of protesters, who want to change how their country is run.

Al Jazeera

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Kim Jong Un pins first seen on North Korea officials

In the latest sign that North Korea is building a cult of personality around leader Kim Jong Un, officials were seen for the first time wearing pins with his portrait.

Reuters

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Nigel Farage's speech pranked by Putin banner

Right-winged Reform United Kingdom leader Nigel Farage's campaign speech was interrupted by political activists holding a banner of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Led By Donkeys protestors showed the words 'I love Nigel' under the...

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Potential win for far-right party in France snap election

Voting has commenced in France's snap parliamentary elections that could see Marine Le Pen's far-right party form government in an historic first. LBTQIA protestors expressed concern for their safety if the National Rally party wins.

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Labor senator Fatima Payman indefinitely suspended

After crisis talks with the Prime Minister at The Lodge in Canberra, Labor senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended from the Labor caucus. Senator Payman crossed the Senate floor to vote for a Greens motion recognising a Pal...

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