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How living costs, jobs and housing are shaping New Zealand’s election

The country is set to go to the polls on Nov 7.
The country is set to go to the polls on Nov 7.

Trump’s election fraud reward raises fears of vigilantism: Officials

Trump’s unfounded claims that the election could be rigged come at a time when violent threats against public officials and election workers have increasingly become a new normal.
Trump’s unfounded claims that the election could be rigged come at a time when violent threats against public officials and election workers have increasingly become a new normal.

Trump approval near career low ahead of elections: Poll

Some 32% of poll respondents said they approved of the job US President Donald Trump was doing in the White House, unchanged from a week earlier.
Some 32% of poll respondents said they approved of the job US President Donald Trump was doing in the White House, unchanged from a week earlier.

New Zealand early voting surges ahead of November 7 election

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon casts his vote in the general election during advance voting in Beachlands, Auckland, New Zealand, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon casts his vote in the general election during advance voting in Beachlands, Auckland, New Zealand, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/David Rowland/File Photo

Bulgaria's acting President Iotova takes lead in presidential runoff vote, exit polls show

Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov votes during the second round of the presidential election, in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov votes during the second round of the presidential election, in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Spain’s deadly train crash adds new complication to Sanchez’s re-election campaign

Sanchez said the “terrible tragedy” would be investigated and pledged to address any failures that came to light.
Sanchez said the “terrible tragedy” would be investigated and pledged to address any failures that came to light.

Election polls in New Zealand continue to show no clear outcome

New Zealand’s Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon campaigns in his Botany electorate in Auckland, on Oct 26.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon campaigns in his Botany electorate in Auckland, on Oct 26.

Flavio Bolsonaro says Brazil federal police asked for his passports

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Italy's League leader Salvini secures reappointment ahead of polls next year

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and League party leader Matteo Salvini speaks on stage at a European far-right parties summit in Milan, Italy, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and League party leader Matteo Salvini speaks on stage at a European far-right parties summit in Milan, Italy, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Brazil election: Bolsonaro overtakes Lula in Brazil’s presidential runoff vote

Lula and his allies see the Oct 25 runoff as a chance to stem Latin America’s conservative drift.
Lula and his allies see the Oct 25 runoff as a chance to stem Latin America’s conservative drift.

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