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Nearly $2m compo paid to company over scrapped Macquarie Point power plan

The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.

Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support

JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment Send us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ The war in Iran, which voters and Trump have named as a key reason for Republicans’ midterm losses, “has been primarily a Department of War-led effort because you chose to take military action to resolve a foreign policy matter”, a former senior Pentagon official told CNN.

2027 Budget won’t get rubber-stamp treatment by supermajority – Agalga

Majority Leader in Parliament, James Agalga, has dismissed suggestions that the governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) numerical strength in the House could undermine parliamentary scrutiny of the 2027 Budget, insisting that the legislature will not abandon its oversight responsibilities. Mr Agalga’s assurance signals that the Majority leadership intends to maintain Parliament’s scrutiny of the Executive’s proposals despite the governing party’s commanding position in the House.

Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government

Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.

Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?

But can they deliver on their promises?. Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

Swing maps show spiky 'blue wave' that engulfed Trump's vote

The New York Times called it a rout, Fox News called it a bloodbath and CNN called it stunning as voters delivered an emphatic defeat to US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Civil society groups demand methane crackdown ahead of 2027 elections

The groups said Nigeria’s methane regulations have achieved limited results due to weak enforcement, poor emissions disclosure and inadequate community participation.

Will the UK finally pay slavery reparations? – The Latest

Andy Burnham has asked countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape a formal apology through a ‘structured dialogue’. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Caribbean correspondent, Natricia Duncan Continue reading...

Failing Grayling double reports for duty as Reform’s armed forces spokesperson

New recruit Angus MacIntyre bears an unfortunate resemblance to little-missed ex-Tory minister Chris Grayling You can make a good case for Nigel Farage having been one of the most consequential British politicians of the 21st century. Without him there would have been no Brexit.

What matters to NZ voters? Economy, living costs, and then daylight

Economy, living costs, and then daylight. New Zealand's coalition government faces a fragmented and increasingly disenchanted electorate.

China wants workers to pay 'social insurance' but many can't afford it

Beijing wants to build a "more optimised and sustainable social security system" as China's population aged 60 and over is expected to reach 390 million by 2030.

The Nationals have been around since 1920 — but are they about to wiped out?

Matt Canavan's move to the lower house comes as One Nation makes inroads into Nationals territory. The question is how many of his colleagues will survive.

Live: Mississippi and Alaska races on knife-edge as Republicans reel from midterm losses

Votes are still being counted in parts of the US, after the Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in the US midterms.

Ayariga urges residents to keep surroundings clean as AMA deploys 20 tricycles

Mr Ayariga made the remarks while commending the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) for procuring 20 tricycles to support waste collection and sanitation activities across its 20 electoral areas. The Presiding Member of the AMA and Assembly Member for the Amamomo Electoral Area, Musa Ziyad, said the tricycles formed part of efforts to advance President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of making Accra a cleaner and greener city.

Cabinet approves 30-year lease of four acres in High Grounds to Bangalore Turf Club

Nasarawa APC crisis: Govt calls for probe of rally disruption

By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has called on security agencies to investigate an incident that reportedly disrupted activities surrounding Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to the Emir of Lafia during Wednesday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally. In a statement, Akwe described the reported incident as unacceptable and called for respect for the office of the governor and the unity of the APC in the state.

Farmers cast their votes till 8 p.m in Kakinada, boats deployed for voters in Konaseema

Hit by cyclone Arnab and Murasu consecutively, farmers who attended their fields to save their crops returned to polling stations at the eleventh hour to cast their vote in Kakinada district; Boats were deployed for voters due to rains in Konaseema

Power generation drops to 3,659MW as FG explains supply disruptions

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid dropped to 3,659 megawatts (MW) as of 3pm on Thursday, from a peak of 3,996MW recorded on Wednesday, amid worsening power supply across parts of the country. The Federal Ministry of Power, in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Minister of Power, Adeola Adelabu, acknowledged complaints by electricity consumers in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo states over worsening supply in recent days.

Bole-Bamboi: NPP’s 2024 candidate Raphael Kumah eyes parliamentary seat again

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bole-Bamboi, Raphael Abolasom Kumah, has declared his intention to contest the constituency’s parliamentary seat again in the 2028 general elections. Mr Kumah said his decision was informed by his conviction that the people of Bole-Bamboi deserved dedicated, accessible and committed leadership capable of delivering meaningful results.

Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse

President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.

Hamzat seeks stronger private sector role in Lagos development

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called for stronger public-private sector collaboration, improved revenue generation and sustained infrastructure investment to drive the state’s long-term development. Hamzat made the call on Wednesday at an investment management engagement tagged, “The Exclusive Investment Parley with Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat”, organised by Aztran Company on Lagos Island.

Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout

Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after flipping seats in Republican strongholds across the US in an election seen as a repudiation of President Donald Trump.

FG begins clearing power equipment stranded since 2014

By Soni Daniel ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun clearing hundreds of containers of electricity equipment stranded at Nigerian ports for more than a decade, in a move aimed at recovering abandoned public assets and supporting critical power infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Power has secured the release of the first 44 containers from Apapa Port, Lagos, out of more than 300 containers awaiting clearance, some since 2014.

Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up

The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.