‘Choiceless elections’: Zimbabweans cry foul before bizarre by-elections | Elections
Harare, Zimbabwe – When Obert Manduna was elected member of parliament for Nketa constituency in Zimbabwe’s second biggest city of Bulawayo in August, the former…
Ex-Sierra Leone president Koroma to be questioned over ‘failed coup’ | Government News
Koroma, who strongly condemned the attack, said he was ‘ready to support the police investigations to the fullest’. A former president of Sierra Leone has…
HSU turns down NSW government’s pay increase offer for state’s paramedics
Health unions representing paramedics in New South Wales have rejected a "record" pay increase by the state government, calling the offer "absolutely rotten".Key points:NSW Health Minister…
Sen. Kamala Harris says she won’t back bill to keep government open without a plan for ‘Dreamers’
Reporting from Washington — Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that she won’t back a bill that allows the federal government to spend money unless Congress…
Countries to be removed from UK’s gender recognition list over self-ID laws
A number of countries’ Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) will no longer be recognised by the UK government, it has been announced. Kemi Badenoch, who is…
US lawmakers lag voters in support for Gaza ceasefire | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A new poll says more than 60% US voters want ceasefire, while only 11% of lawmakers support an end to Israel’s war. Support among members…
People on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, providers fear big review cuts
People on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and providers are worried the federal government's push to curb its ballooning costs will mean they lose…
Why Prince Harry is fighting the UK government in court – POLITICO
LONDON — It’s not every day a member of the British royal family takes the government to court. But not every member is like Prince…
UK MPs to introduce draft bill banning all forms of ‘conversion therapy’
Photo: Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona Backbench MPs from multiple political parties have worked together to draft legislation that would ban all forms of so-called ‘conversion therapy’.…
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk takes on the federal government, Brisbane council, in lead up to state election
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland.Think Scott Morrison…
Sadiq Khan addresses closure of LGBTQ+ venue in London
Greater London Authority/Caroline Teo Sadiq Khan has emphasised the “need” for LGBTQ+ venues after it was recently announced that G-A-Y Late would be closing its…
Why are California and Texas so different? New poll offers answers
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A Californian suddenly transported to this South Texas town on a Sunday morning, just in time for the service at the Tree…
UK government to back recommendations of Karen Carney-led women’s football review
Carney on the need to invest more in women's footballThe UK government says it will back all recommendations in the women's football review that was…
Apprehension in Malawi as government sends workers to Israel amid Gaza war | Business and Economy
Blantyre, Malawi – The departure of hundreds of Malawians to Israel to work as farm labourers has sparked a debate within the Southern African country,…
Sadiq Khan on London’s first permanent HIV/AIDS memorial
Sadiq Khan is hoping that London’s first permanent HIV/AIDS memorial will “encourage people to ask questions” about the epidemic so they can learn about the…