France braces for potential political earthquake: far-right election surge
PARIS — For decades, there’s been a strong political taboo in France against a far-right party coming to power. Now, just weeks before the showcase Summer…
Britain’s Labor Party set is to romp over ruling Conservatives
LONDON — On Thursday, British voters appear almost certain to embrace momentous political change, handing the ruling Conservatives what could be a defeat of historic proportions,…
Is Narendra Modi losing his sheen in his own seat? Here’s what Indian voters had to say
In short: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely believed to be on his way to a hat-trick election victory.While Hindu nationalism was a strong factor…
Dutton’s reply was everything we should expect: a calculated, ideological butchery of the most vulnerable budget bits
Every budget week, the opposition leader gives a budget reply on Thursday night.Every budget week, a chorus of voices urges the opposition leader to "put…
Scott Morrison says Donald Trump’s given ‘warm reception’ to AUKUS pact after Trump Tower meeting
Donald Trump has given a "warm reception" to the AUKUS defence pact during a meeting with Scott Morrison in New York, the former prime minister…
David Cameron in D.C. for Ukraine talks, meets Trump in Florida
WASHINGTON — British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in Washington on Tuesday to press senior Republicans to unlock money for Ukraine, after meeting a skeptical Donald…
Trump meets with Hungary’s Viktor Orban, continuing his embrace of autocrats
Former President Trump met Friday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the likely Republican presidential nominee continued his embrace of autocratic leaders who are…
Malaysian PM urges Anthony Albanese to restore UNRWA funding in Gaza as ‘most effective’ way to help civilians
In short: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Australia to restore funding for the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.He said he raised the issue…
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh submits government’s resignation
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to US-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority.President…
Anthony Albanese says he travelled overseas less than Scott Morrison in his first 12 months. Is that correct?
The claimPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has recently attracted renewed criticism for his international travel.Asked at the conclusion of the APEC summit in San Francisco about…
Gabriel Attal set to become youngest and first openly gay prime minister of France
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country's new prime minister, as he seeks to boost his political fortunes ahead of European…
‘Shoot the dogs’: Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her ‘shocked’
On Christmas Eve last year Shania Singh was in celebration mode. After 16 years under the leadership of former military coup leader Frank Bainimarama, new Prime Minister…
Icelandic women go on strike for 24 hours over gender inequality, including the prime minister
Icelandic women went on a 24-hour strike on Tuesday over gender inequality, including the prime minister, who said the fight for equal treatment was moving…
Thailand’s billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra submits royal pardon request after return from exile
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a request for a royal pardon after 15 years of self-imposed exile, his latest move in a long-running power…
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to retire from politics nine years after taking power in coup
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is set to retire from politics, nine years after he took power in a military coup and promised to stay in charge only…
How Imran Khan’s populism has divided Pakistan and put it on a knife’s edge
The arrest this week of former Pakistan prime minister and cricket legend Imran Khan has triggered nationwide protests targeting military and other institutions, some of…
Anthony Albanese visits AUKUS submarine facility while in the UK for King Charles’s coronation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured the UK facility developing nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS deal during his second day in the country.Key points:Mr Albanese is in…
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi hosiptalised in intensive care
Silvio Berlusconi, who was Italian prime minister four times, is in intensive care in a cardiac unit at Milan's San Raffaele Hospital, political sources have…
Thousands protest in Athens after Greece’s deadly train crash, PM apologises for disaster
Clashes have erupted briefly between police and a group of demonstrators in central Athens on the fringes of a protest by thousands of students and railway…
Support for New Zealand’s Labour Party jumps as Chris Hipkins replaces Jacinda Ardern
Support for New Zealand's Labour Party has jumped to its highest level in almost a year after Chris Hipkins replaced Jacinda Ardern as prime minister…