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<p>The prime minister wants an ‘honest discussion’ about how immigration has changed since Brexit </p><p><strong>Kemi Badenoch</strong> has been giving a speech on defence at a rally in London. Here are extracts released by CCHQ overnight.</p><p>Hackers have taken control of supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe, turning up the temperatures and dest

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/MSwBcw/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/10/29/fff2ade0-45ab-49ba-94ee-35a3a90ab1cb.jpg">Hispanics and Asians have become their country’s most dynamic swing voters

<p>Around the world, virtues such as compassion and kindness are gathering dust, like old hymn books in a long-deserted church</p><p>Towards the end of the summer, the Tory-Reform defector Robert Jenrick authored an <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/15/dumping-young-people-on-welfare-isnt-compassion-its-neglect/">op-ed piece for the Daily Tel

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s fourth-term victory last month was a change in the global political weather that has lifted the hopes of centrists following a series of setbacks this year. The Halloween trail of riots and destruction across Europe last weekend was just the latest in a succession of generational clashes that shows how high pol

In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur explains how a pair of controversies in Michigan and Alaska could impact the broader battle for Senate control.

In purple states like Michigan, sharing political views — especially with reporters — has become a socially risky thing to do.

OPINION: Workplaces can expose young staff to views beyond their social media feeds.

As Michigan's Senate race exposes deep divisions, Al Jazeera speaks to four voters with opposing political views.

Since Trump’s return, discussions of diversity have gone quiet. This year’s midterms have shown that Americans could be ready for something new.

From xenophobic campaigning to farm attacks and coordinated influencer messaging, political factions sharpen their attacks on the government and rivals before the 4 November local elections.

Former statistician-general Pali Lehohla didn’t mince his words at the annual Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation’s Inclusive Growth Forum, warning that South Africa’s democracy is fragmenting, and condemning ANC policies, economic inequality and mining dependence.

<p>The British did not establish clubs in colonial India merely for cricket, golf and other recreations. They formed part of the social architecture of colonial rule, providing civil and military officials with spaces to cultivate networks, consolidate solidarity and preserve racial distinctions.</p> <p>The exclusion of Indians from establishments reserved f

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Premier Chris Minns had the common sense to reverse his government’s initial decision to change train timetables following the unpopular backlash

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Battered on many fronts, Anthony Albanese tried to defend his government in a Question Time speech that made things more awkward. Is it time for a frontbench shake-up?

Yadav was speaking at a rally in connection with the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arrajakta Hatao' (save democracy, end anarchy) march

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_933,w_1400/732795' alt='Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election (photo credit: REUVEN CASTRO)' title='Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election (photo credit: REUVEN CASTRO)' /><br />For Americans used to two-party poli

Does not eating steak make you weak? Trump seems to think so.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged South-East voters to reject ethnic politics in the 2027 election during a town hall meeting in Enugu. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-woos-obis-seast-base-rejects-ethnic-politics/

Sonia Gandhi had come to India to marry Rajiv Gandhi, then a pilot with no political ambitions, and expected to build a private life with her husband and their two children

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The Plateau State Police Command has warned its personnel against partisan politics and misuse of authority ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-warn-officers-against-partisan-politics-in-plateau/

Lula’s narrow victory matters far beyond Brazil. It represents Brazil’s place in a fractured world while questioning whether the country can finally convert extraordinary potential into prosperity. But the message from voters and a right-leaning legislature is clear: political history and ideological loyalties are no substitute for delivery.

US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world and some spend millions of dollars on politics

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb. 7 next year, she announced Thursday.

<p>Prime minister wrote to ministers saying he did not want them to ‘advocate for specific options or opine on the likely outcome of the process’</p><p>Selling nicotine-free vapes to children under the age of 18 has become illegal from today, the government has said.</p><p>Children were already banned from buying vapes containing nicotine. But, under the Tob

The US central bank has left interest rates on hold, but inflation data due later this week is expected to show another increase in prices.

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South Africa still has no new gas-fired independent power producer capacity, as developers struggle to secure bankable fuel supplies.

The anti-immigrant movement is becoming a voting bloc, as ActionSA makes ‘South Africans first’ central to its election campaign, while Tshwane’s water crisis fuels attacks and tests the anti-foreigner vote.

Vice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.

<p><i>Scientific American</i> talks to author John Scalzi about his tentacle-filled 20th novel, its balance of hope and cynicism&mdash;and the possibility of a Chappell Roan crossover</p>

NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.

Pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC, is changing its strategy, ending candidate endorsements and direct campaign contributions.

<p>Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politics</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardia

Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir detailing his arrest and detention by US immigration agents

El-Sayed, El-Sayeed, El-Sayad – for months, Abdul El-Sayed , an Egyptian American running for the US Senate for Michigan, has had his name mispronounced, sometimes deliberately. US President Donald Trump has frequently mocked his name and said he would call him "Mohammed". He has also faced relentless attacks over his Muslim faith and accusations of having t

A former Minister of Aviation, Fidelia Njeze, has declared that the Church cannot separate itself from politics, saying it must critique government. Read More: https://punchng.com/church-cant-separate-self-from-politics-ex-aviation-minister/

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The brouhaha over Rajkumar Bhati reciting Ambedkar’s vows shows the limits of the SP’s revival of the Lohiate policy of numerical aggregation

Read the latest on Israel's election here An “astronomical” turnout of Arab voters is expected in the Israeli elections on Tuesday, with the possibility that their politicians could significantly influence the next government, political sources have told The National . Senior opposition officials have also said there is a possibility of a coalition or agreed

A look at the growing trend of violent threats in Nigerian politics, highlighting a former senator’s alleged threat to kill potential election riggers. Read More: https://punchng.com/bloodsuckers-and-poisonous-councillors-feeding-politics/

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RNZ goes to find the unheard voices from places where the political spotlight often does not shine.

Electoral defeat for the leaders of Israel and the US may not stand in the way of plans for a renewed assault

South Africa is on the brink of local elections. Meanwhile, the lines between various politicians, allegedly dodgy characters and suspicious activities have blurred more than ever. Take the EFF’s Julius Malema, who is familiar with the now-fired Crime Intelligence cop Feroz Khan. Then there’s ANC-supporting Suliman Carrim, recently arrested in a car smugglin

Prince Ali bin Hussein said nobody was allowed to speak, question, debate or talk to the media at the AFC Congress.

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<p>With the midterms fast approaching, communicating just the right message has been top of mind on all sides of the political aisle</p>

MELAKA, Oct 25 &mdash; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to reject politics of hatr...

Jim Chalmers argues economic security and bolstering supply chains would benefit consumers

V-C Mohanan Kunnummal said campuses should allow students to express differing opinions and engage in debate without resorting to violence

Ed O'Keefe has the latest on what you should know ahead of Election Day.

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The traditional dividing lines have returned to Westminster. In Ireland, things look rather different

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