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Winston back after National loses ground in NZ election

The final New Zealand election results show incoming National prime minister Chris Luxon will need to accommodate Winston Peters in the next government.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Alex Salmond: I won Scotland's bond powers. Here's how we should use them

SCOTTISH Government-issued bonds should be open for anybody to buy, former first minister Alex Salmond has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023

NZ PM Luxon unlikely for Pacific Islands Forum

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he won't be able to form a government in time to attend next week's Pacific Islands Forum.

AAP · Nov 2, 2023

Nationals MP defection to Libs sparks leadership talks

A change of leadership for the opposition in Western Australia is on the cards after a Nationals MP swapped camps to join the Liberals.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Desperate audio from Gaza civilians as access to safe water dwindles

Access to safe water is dwindling in Gaza as the World Health Organization warned today that a “public health catastrophe” in Gaza is imminent.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

John Curtice: Greens' independence 'red line' comment 'risks' Yes support

JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the impact of the Scottish Greens stating that independence is not a “red line” for a potential deal…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Tejaswin betters National Games decathlon record

Tejaswin Shankar, Asian Games silver medallist, is promoting the decathlon event. He broke the one-year-old meet record in the 37th National Games. He is focusing on the high jump for the Paris Olympics. Tamil Nadu men and Andhra Pradesh women won the 4x100m relay. Haryana's Shilpa Rani won the women's…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Special votes mean National and ACT will likely lose their majority

This Friday at 2pm (12pm AEDT), New Zealanders will find out the final results of the October 14 election. This tally will include the estimated 567,000 special votes not reported in the preliminary results on election night.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023

Tory MP suspends staffer after disturbing Jimmy Savile video revealed

A CONSERVATIVE MP has suspended a member of his staff after he dressed up as Jimmy Savile and simulated a sex act on an inflatable doll at a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2023

NZ's workplace rules will change again with each new government – unless we do this

Whether you are a worker or an employer, the office or factory floor is likely to move under your feet over the next three years.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023