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Poland’s Prime Minister launches coup against constitutional court

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Poland is facing a constitutional crisis after Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government was accused of staging a coup against the country’s Constitutional Tribunal. Police were...

Election 2026 Round Up

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After a busy weekend of more media cross-fire over strategic voting and media allegations, political parties made their final pitches to the public. Labour: MP...

Israeli election leaves rival blocs short of majority

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With more than 90% of votes counted, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led...

French Socialists propose amnesty for 400,000 illegal migrants

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French lawmakers will vote on 19 November on a proposal to grant legal status to an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 illegal migrants who have...

National’s largest donor backs strategic voting over party advice

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The National Party’s largest donor, ZURU co-founder Nick Mowbray, is urging centre-right voters to split their votes, backing National candidates in electorates but voting...

Election Round Up – 30 Oct

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Labour: Released its election manifesto, including three free GP visits a year, capped public transport fares, action against price gouging and electricity market reform. Leader...

Major and minor parties debate Waitangi Tribunal powers, gangs and living costs

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The Waitangi Tribunal, health policy, gangs and grocery prices dominated discussion among the seven party representatives at the 1 News Kaupapa Maori Debate. National’s Tama...

Israel’s election deadlocked after highest turnout since 1999

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A general election in Israel has left neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with a clear...

Election Round Up – 29 Oct

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Labour: Announced rent-to-buy for eligible public and community housing tenants and a higher $300,000 income cap for First Home Loans. Labour Campaign chairman Kieran...

‘Woke’ response to GPs te reo criticism forces him overseas

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A GP with over 40 years’ experience has left New Zealand after the Medical Council ordered him to complete a year-long educational programme over...

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