International
Is the government really on an ‘out-of-control’ spending splurge? It’s complicated
Defence, the NDIS and health responsible for much of increased government outlays and treasurer Jim Chalmers has few levers to pull
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International
Pauline Hanson and James Ashby rule out running against Nationals leader Matt Canavan in Capricornia
‘My political career may die,’ senator says after Michelle Landry announced she will not recontest her Queensland seat of Capricornia
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Politics
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.
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International
French presidential candidate Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary
French presidential candidate and former prime minister Édouard Philippe on Sunday ruled out competing in a primary following a proposal made last week by his rival Gabriel Attal to organise a vote to…
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International
Judge dismisses Trump attempt to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses
Incumbent Dan Sullivan says he will accept election results after ‘unprecedented intervention’ by Trump’s DoJ
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Politics
Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race, spurning Abdul El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.
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International
Home secretary to make some migrants wait 10 years or more for right to settle in UK
Shabana Mahmood’s new rules raise fears of staff shortages in health and social care and of second Windrush scandal
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International
Connecticut senator Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke
Democratic senator was at his son’s hockey game when he felt a numbness in his arm and was in Johns Hopkins
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Politics
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.
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International
Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result
The head of Israel's Central Elections Committee said on Sunday that an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign funding in the country's recent vote would not call into question its result, noting…
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Politics
How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in
Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.
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International
Three key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Voting is particularly high in states with tight Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamber
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