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Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new…
PoliticsAhead of Cop31, climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuels Listen to the podcast: Chris Bowen on…
PoliticsTwo weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaign Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The commitment…
PoliticsHardline aide offers ‘unwavering commitment’ to president amid fears White House will double down on far-right immigration agenda Stephen Miller, Donald Trump ’s most controversial aide and…
PoliticsDemocratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do it As a blue tsunami overtook US politics…
PoliticsCharges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansion Speaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel…
PoliticsWeeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
PoliticsThe killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at…
PoliticsArchitect of Trump’s far-right immigration agenda is now most powerful unelected figure in government – it suggests White House is moving to a war footing Donald Trump just gave the middle…
PoliticsDepartment had claimed that being kidnapped for ransom was not exploitation of trafficking victims in case of Syrian man abducted in Libya The court of appeal has rejected claims by the…
PoliticsSunshine state emerged as the lone flag bearer of the Maga agenda, but even there, the GOP finds itself on the defense After the dust settled on Tuesday night’s near-annihilation of the…
PoliticsThere’s not much they can do over the next couple of years to alleviate angry voters’ stress over prices It was the economy, again. Although Donald Trump largely ignored it, voters’ acute…
PoliticsDemocrats and Republicans blast promotion of ‘xenophobe’ who led administration’s immigration crackdown in wake of US midterm elections Democratic lawmakers decried Stephen Miller as a “…
PoliticsCampaign group the3million lodges court papers after EU citizens told pre-settled status was an ‘error’ The Home Office is being sued for alleged breach of the Brexit withdrawal agreement…
PoliticsPolls show no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, in one of the closest elections in recent history New Zealand heads for election cliffhanger with minor party cast as…
PoliticsRegional leaders criticise Met chief’s call for merging of 43 forces into eight or 10, saying it runs counter to devolution drive Plans to slash the number of police forces in England and…
PoliticsSir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.
PoliticsThe Republican party will regroup after their shellacking in the US midterm elections, but it won’t look the same Walking by a tattoo studio and medical spa on the pretty main street of…
PoliticsDemocrats’ sweep could urge Israel’s divided opposition to join forces and remove prime minister closely allied with Trump The Democrats’ sweep of Congress may make it easier for Israel’s…
PoliticsUS president confirms Susie Wiles, current chief of staff and first woman to serve in the role, will step down US politics live – latest updates Stephen Miller, Donald Trump ’s most…
PoliticsUS voters repudiated mass deportation campaign, but choice of new chief of staff is an ominous signal that Trump is driving ahead at full speed On Tuesday, US midterm voters resoundingly…
PoliticsWiles thanks president for ‘honor of a lifetime’ as departure leaves behind overwhelmingly male leadership team US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Friday said Susie Wiles…
PoliticsThe party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his…
PoliticsIsrael's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.
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