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Trump’s support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

US President Donald Trump's approval rating among rural Americans dropped in June to a new low of 50 per cent, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.
US President Donald Trump's approval rating among rural Americans dropped in June to a new low of 50 per cent, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Peru reviews contested ballots as Fujimori takes razor-thin lead

Conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori addresses the media as the presidential count enters a third day as left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez has taken a slim lead against Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Cinque
Conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori addresses the media as the presidential count enters a third day as left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez has taken a slim lead against Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Cinque

New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

South Korea to investigate ballot mishap after protests

A demonstrator raises his fist as people surround a vote-counting centre to protest a controversy over a shortage of ballot papers.
A demonstrator raises his fist as people surround a vote-counting centre to protest a controversy over a shortage of ballot papers.

Sanchez takes lead in Peru's tight presidential vote as stocks dip

A man looks at a newspaper stand with headlines showing early results of a runoff between conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, as Fujimori kept a slight lead over Sanchez, with over 90% of the votes counted, according to an official tally, in Lima, Peru, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Leslie Moreno
A man looks at a newspaper stand with headlines showing early results of a runoff between conservative presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, as Fujimori kept a slight lead over Sanchez, with over 90% of the votes counted, according to an official tally, in Lima, Peru, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Leslie Moreno

New referendum would flip Brexit result 10 years on, poll finds

Younger voters overwhelmingly favour reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the EU bloc.
Younger voters overwhelmingly favour reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the EU bloc.

Australia PM Albanese says migration to fall as far right surges

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said people were struggling with housing and an economy that “isn’t working for them”.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said people were struggling with housing and an economy that “isn’t working for them”.

Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff

Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez addresses his supporters during his closing campaign ahead of the June 7 runoff election against Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Cinque
Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez addresses his supporters during his closing campaign ahead of the June 7 runoff election against Keiko Fujimori, in Lima, Peru, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro Cinque

Malaysia’s Anwar facing crucial test of support as two states call early elections

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS

Right-wing Fujimori holds narrow lead one week before Peru presidential runoff, polls show

Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, who is making a fourth bid for Peru's presidency, reacts during her closing campaign rally ahead of the April 12 general election, in Lima, Peru, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, who is making a fourth bid for Peru's presidency, reacts during her closing campaign rally ahead of the April 12 general election, in Lima, Peru, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.