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MP always on guard after death threats made her feel 'physically sick'
In the wake of the attack on Helen Haines, several NSW politicians speak about being subjected to threats of violence.
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UENR launches Ghana Battery Network; urges a move beyond battery imports
The call was made on behalf of UENR Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, by the Dean of the School of Engineering, Prof. Emmanuel Kwasi Nyantakyi, at the launch of the Ghana Battery Network (GBN), held under the theme, “Advancing Ghana’s Battery Ecosystem through Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainable Local Value Creation.” The VC commended RCEES and other stakeholders for their contributions to establishing the Network, reaffirming UENR’s commitment to supporting the initiative and collaborating with partners to advance Ghana’s battery and energy-storage agenda.
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Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time in his reign to quash a bill aimed at bringing abortion laws in line with much of Europe. The legislation was approved by Liechtenstein’s parliament last month after the presentation of a citizens’ initiative signed by roughly a quarter of the nation’s voters.
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Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Could one man be about to bring her down?
Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Riccardo Alcaro is head of research at IAI, Istituto Affari Internazionali, in Rome Continue reading...
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Ethekon pledges Transparency and Public Participation Ahead of 2027 Election
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has called for greater transparency, accountability and public participation to strengthen confidence in Kenya’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Serbia: Tens of thousands rally ahead of elections
After two years of student-led protests, Serbia will soon vote in what observers describe as a referendum-like snap election pitting strongman Aleksandar Vucic against the student movement.
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Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.
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Koskei Urge Greater Accountability to Rebuild Public Trust Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – Senior government and institutional leaders have called for greater transparency, accountability and public engagement to restore confidence in public institutions as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the inaugural Global Trust Summit 2026, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said rebuilding public confidence requires institutional reform, responsible leadership and services that respond to citizens’ needs.
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Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections?
Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.
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Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election
Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday Explained: what’s at stake in Serbia’s election? The Student List, a leaderless movement of student-backed candidates, wants to end more than 14 years of rule by Vucic’s rightwing populist Serbian Progressive party (SNS) in Sunday’s vote.
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CBD COP17: UNDP, UNICEF launch campaign to promote green careers among young people
UNDP and UNICEF have launched a global campaign to help young people explore career opportunities and build skills for a sustainable, nature-positive, low-carbon future. The initiative aims to reach 500 million young people worldwide by the end of 2027.
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Fasoranti’s Family Announces Burial Arrangements
The family of the late Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has announced burial arrangements for the Yoruba leader, who died at the age of 100. In a statement signed by Dr Taiwo O. Fasoranti on behalf of the family, the Christian wake-keeping service will hold on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at his residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School Compound.
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Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote
The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies.
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Bulgaria: Concerns about security in the Black Sea dominate presidential election campaign
Bulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round.
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The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
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Raids at far-right group's offices at European Parliament
Authorities searched the Patriots for Europe's European Parliament offices in a long-running funding inquiry. The group says the charges pertain to its predecessor and there is "no legal continuity" between the two.
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Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?
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France: Young voters blase about Glucksmann's Socialists
Young voters blase about Glucksmann's Socialists. Raphael Glucksmann wants to lead France's Socialists to power without working with the left-populist Jean-Luc Melenchon, who is particularly popular with young voters.
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Populist Czech PM Babis goes empty-handed in Senate elections
Opposition parties still control the Czech Senate, in a major blow to Prime Minister Andrej Babis' and his governing coalition.
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Albania: Students demand political change and resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama
Empty lecture halls, burning buildings and demands for change: Albanian students are spearheading a protest movement that has become the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years.