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Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. Newsiline summarises th...
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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Peru votes for new president — for ninth time in 10 years
Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by ins...
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Peru votes for new president — ninth time in 10 years
Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by ins...
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Kosovo holds third election in 16 months
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls in a snap election called to resolve a political stalemate. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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India news: CJP demands minister's removal in seven days
The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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Multiple teens arrested over alleged machete brawl in Melbourne as government says crime laws working
Commuters were forced to run for cover after a group of youths allegedly fought with knives at Flinders Street station on Saturday night Follow our Austra...
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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality. Newsiline sum...
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Election in Armenia becomes a test of Russian influence
Armenia is trying to move closer to Europe and the West, a move that's creating tension with Russia. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and l...
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Tasmania's police minister apologises for naming Port Arthur gunman
Felix Ellis has apologised for comments he made during budget estimates about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which he named the gunman, with one survivo...
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Ed Husic revels in his rebel status – but is the former Labor minister bitter or brave?
Is he right about Aukus? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Trump battles historians for ownership of US presidential records
The Trump administration is pushing for a return to pre-Nixon days when US presidents could do whatever they wanted with presidential records. Newsiline s...
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Hegseth warns of 'invasion' and 'dangerous ideologies' in D-Day anniversary speech
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police
Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections. Newsiline summaris...
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Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade
Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist R...
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Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leaders Get our breaki...
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The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Lorna has lived through two world wars, two pandemics and 26 Australian prime ministers
After a couple of years as the country's oldest woman, Lorna Henstridge is still going strong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Even kids want gambling ads banned, so why won't the government do it?
The government's proposed crackdown on gambling ads doesn't go as far as most Australians want. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence tea...
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Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Judge strikes down Trump policy that halted asylum decisions for 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immig...
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Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur'
The attorney general suggested some other politicians' policies on small boats amounted to letting people "drown in the sea". Newsiline summarises this re...
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Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting. Newsi...
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Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not voting. News...
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Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers
Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, dead...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week
Kim Jong Un has been trying to improve ties with China, North Korea's biggest trading partner and provider of aid. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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WA man charged over alleged offensive emails to federal parliamentarian
The Australian Federal Police are linking a 70-year-old man to emails sent to an electorate office after an investigation that began in April. Newsiline s...
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One Nation, six farcical explanations and no clearer understanding of its housing policy
Hanson’s party is leading in the polls, but it has a long way to go before being recognised as a serious political outfit Get our breaking news email, fre...