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South Africa's ANC party on track to face 'nightmare' losses in municipal elections

South Africa's African National Congress party could face its worst-ever election result on Friday, with early counting suggesting it received only 32% ‌of the vote in the country’s municipal elections.…

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Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?

Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.

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Experience: I helped jail the teacher who groomed me

At 15, having the cool 31-year-old PE teacher single me out felt thrilling. It took years to see his praise for what it really was

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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal is near after meeting Putin’s envoy

Though the US president said deal was 'very close', he gave no specifics and did not meet visiting Ukrainian delegation.

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Socceroos urge FA to move Jordan friendly in Middle East due to safety concerns

Australia to face Qatar in Doha before match in Amman with some players reluctant to travel to the region where the Asian Cup was postponed

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Liberal bus crashes into shop awning on its first outing of Victorian election campaign

Opposition leader Jess Wilson grimaced as the ‘Jess Express’, carrying Liberals and reporters, backs into the structure in suburban Melbourne

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‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling

Every part of the Australian media found what it wanted in the US elections, although the ABC seemed a bit lonely. Plus: Cathy Wilcox defiant over cartoon

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Dolly Parton’s manager drops complaint accusing nephew of harassment

Tennessee filing gives no reason for withdrawal over Bryan Seaver after estate secured restraining order against him

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Top US civil rights official resigns

New Democratic Congress expected to probe Trump Justice Department office's handling of Epstein files and ICE killings.

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Generation Z and young voters help redefine US politics after midterms

Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.

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