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Trump Demands Prosecution of Alaska Candidate Mary Peltola
President Trump has repeated his call for the prosecution of Mary Peltola, a candidate for the Alaska Senate seat.
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Politics
Australia: Labor Criticised Over Tax Office Credit Card Ban; Man Cautioned for Alleged MP Stalking
Australian politics news today covers two different stories.
Business, Politics
Tax Thresholds Stay Frozen for Three More Years
The government has decided to keep tax thresholds frozen for three more years. These thresholds decide when people start paying tax on their income.
Business, Politics
People on Different Incomes Share Their Budget Hopes
Ahead of this year's Budget, the BBC spoke to people with very different incomes about what changes they would like to see.
Politics
Bolsonaro Ally Says He Did Not Know of Senator's Plan to Flee Brazil
A former campaign manager for Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro has denied knowing about any plan to flee the country.
Politics
Trump and Vance Target Michigan Candidate Before Midterms
President Trump and Vice President Vance have increased their attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate running for the Senate in Michigan. The Senate is part of the US government that makes laws.
Politics, Business
Iranian and Qatari Leaders Meet at Russian Energy Forum
Leaders from Iran and Qatar have met at a Russian energy forum, according to a brief report from Al Jazeera. The report gives few details about the event.
Nature, Politics
Scotland's Recycling Rate Drops to Five-Year Low
Scotland's household recycling rate has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new data.
Politics
Israel Holds Major Election
Israelis are voting today in what is being called the most important election in the country's history.
Politics
Labor Rejects Fatima Payman's Claim Over Staff Allocation
Australian senator Fatima Payman has sparked controversy after comparing a staffing decision to a previous political attack.
Politics
No 10 Downplays Idea of UK Rejoining EU Single Market
Downing Street has played down the idea of the UK rejoining the EU single market, after Labour's Andy Burnham suggested a referendum would be needed first.
Politics
Australia MP Haines Wakes, Thinks of Staff First
Helen Haines, an independent member of the Australian parliament, has spoken publicly for the first time after a medical incident.
Politics
Record Turnout Reported as Serbia Votes in Key Election
Early reports suggest that Serbia is seeing a record high voter turnout in its latest elections. Polls are now closing across the country.
Politics
Thousands Protest in Turkiye Over Arrests of Journalists
Thousands of people have taken part in protests across Turkiye. They are speaking out against the arrests of journalists and new restrictions on independent media. The demonstrations have taken place in several cities, w
Politics, Business
Rosebank: Life on the Oil Field at the Heart of a Political Row
Rosebank is a large oil field in the sea near Scotland that has not yet been developed.
Politics
Netanyahu Expected to Push Far-Right Rival Below Election Threshold
Israel's 2026 election is approaching, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to secure another term in office.
Politics, Travel
Fire Damages Hitler's Former Mountain Retreat in Germany
A fire has badly damaged the Eagle's Nest, a historic mountaintop retreat once connected to Adolf Hitler.
Sports, Politics
NFL Says Paris Game Is Safe Despite Unrest and PSG Cancellation
The NFL's first regular-season game in Paris is still going ahead on Sunday, according to quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints in the French capital.
Sports, Politics
Asian Football Body Now Backs Infantino for Fifa President
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its support for Gianni Infantino to serve another term as Fifa president, marking a major change in position.
Politics, Entertainment
Trump Must Answer Questions Under Oath in BBC Lawsuit
Donald Trump has been ordered to answer questions under oath as part of his lawsuit against the BBC.
