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Prime Minister Rules Out Core Service Cuts Amid Budget Pressures
Anthony Albanese has defended government spending plans as inflation accelerates and economic pressures mount ahead of the mid-year budget update.
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Spain Begins Three Days of Mourning Following Deadly High-Speed Train Collision
A high-speed train collision in central Spain has left at least 68 people dead and dozens injured, prompting three days of national mourning and an official investigation into safety protocols.
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Former British Prime Minister Faces Severe Criticism Upon Release of New Book
Reviewers and political figures have united in harsh criticism of Liz Truss following the publication of her second book concerning her brief tenure in office.
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Conflicting Explanations Surface Following Deadly Spanish Railway Disaster
Authorities and private rail operators offer differing explanations for the Toledo region collision that resulted in at least 68 fatalities.
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Creditors Prepare to Vote on Additional Emergency Funding for Thames Water
Thames Water creditors are set to vote on a £2.4bn emergency loan as the debt-ridden utility company works to avoid running out of cash.
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Israel Faces Complex Coalition Negotiations After Indecisive Election Results
Following an inconclusive national vote, political blocs in Israel must navigate intricate discussions with smaller factions to secure a parliamentary majority.
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US Midterms Approach Amid Shifting Voter Demographics and Poll Projections
United States President Donald Trump faces a test of his political coalition as voters prepare for congressional midterm elections with control of both chambers of Congress at stake.
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Live-Streamed Killing of Punjab Activist Highlights Anti-Drug Vigilantism and Institutional Pressures
The public shooting of Parvinder Singh Jhota during a social media broadcast has sparked protests, political pressure, and debate over vigilante efforts against illegal drug sales in India's Punjab state.
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US Political Figures Spearhead Final Days of Congressional Campaigns
With congressional elections approaching, Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama campaigned in key states while addressing voters on national issues.
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Student-Led Movement Ends Long-Running Leadership in Serbia
A coalition of candidates put forward by student activists defeated the 12-year administration of Aleksandar Vučić at the ballot box following two years of demonstrations in the Balkan nation.