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Pensioners to Cover Half the Cost of Labor's Health Savings Plan
New modelling has revealed that Australian pensioners would pay for half of a $3bn private health savings plan put forward by the Labor government.
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Reform UK Says Large Donations Are 'Perfectly Legal'
Reform UK, a British political party, has received £72 million in donations. The party's economic spokesperson, Robert Jenrick, says he is 'very confident' this money is perfectly legal.
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Australia's Energy Minister Warns Fuel Prices May Rise Again
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that fuel prices could rise again because of the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
Politics, Business
Australia Warns of Higher Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, has warned that petrol prices could rise again because of the worsening conflict in the Middle East.
Politics
Trump Visits Ireland, Talks of a United Ireland
US President Donald Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland. During his trip, he is meeting politicians and business leaders, and he is also playing golf.
Politics
Trump Promotes $5,000 Payments if Republicans Keep Congress
President Trump has repeatedly promoted a plan to give Americans $5,000 payments, saying this could happen if Republicans keep control of Congress after the next election.
Politics
Debate Grows Over Claims About Black Hanging Deaths
A public debate has emerged after Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described a series of hanging deaths involving Black Americans as 'modern-day lynchings.'
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George W. Bush: Americans Forget the Lesson of 9/11
Former U.S. President George W. Bush has said that Americans do not pay attention to the lesson of the September 11 attacks. He made this comment as the country prepares for the anniversary of 9/11.
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Trump Headlines GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas
The Republican Party held its midterm convention in Dallas, and it lived up to its nickname, 'Trump-a-Palooza.' The event put Donald Trump firmly at the center of attention.
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Vance Softens Trump's $5,000 Payment Promise
US Vice-President JD Vance has appeared to walk back a promise made by President Trump about a $5,000 payment. Trump had said Americans would receive this dividend if Republicans win the upcoming midterms, the elections
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Australian Politicians Support Hastie in Row With Hanson Over Cartoon
A heated political argument has broken out in Australia between One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Liberal MP Andrew Hastie.
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Learner Drivers Still Wait Months for Driving Tests
Learner drivers in the UK are still waiting months to book a driving test, despite efforts to fix the problem.
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Australia to Bring in Targeted Measures on Israeli Settler Violence
Australia's government has announced it will introduce targeted measures in response to violence carried out by Israeli settlers. However, it confirmed there would be no blanket-style import ban, meaning goods from settl
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Australian Politicians Clash Over Plan to Use Superannuation for Rent
A political argument has started in Australia over a proposal from the One Nation party about superannuation, the money Australians save for retirement.
Politics
Germany's Far-Right AfD Wants Other Parties to Work With It
Germany's far-right party AfD has won a state election.
Politics
Trump Administration Takes Mail Ballot Fight to Supreme Court Again
The Trump administration has filed another appeal to the Supreme Court in a legal fight over mail-in ballots. This is not the administration's first attempt to bring this issue before the court.
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Australia's Next Election Will Focus on Superannuation, Says Treasurer
Australia's treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has said the next federal election will be fought over superannuation policy.
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Ukraine's Odesa May Ban Russian Language in Public Arts
Odesa, Ukraine's third-largest city, is deciding this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public spaces.
Politics
Tunisia Arrests Journalist in Crackdown on Critics
Tunisia has arrested another journalist as part of an ongoing crackdown on people who criticize the government. The country is led by President Kais Saied.
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Tunisia Arrests Journalist in Wider Crackdown on Critics
Tunisia has arrested a journalist as part of an ongoing crackdown on people who criticize the government, according to reports.