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What are the main issues and policies in New Zealand's election?

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
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

New electric buses plying roads from end-2026 will feature upgrades based on commuter feedback: LTA

New electric buses on display at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week 2026 on Nov 4.
New electric buses on display at the Singapore Urban Mobility Week 2026 on Nov 4.

Three new MRT stations to open on Dec 26, paving way for direct link to JB for residents in east

Bedok South station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL).
Bedok South station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL).

COE review: Most people support merging car categories, and five-band rebate system

The majority of respondents in the public consultation on COE review supports merging the two car COE categories and to use a five-band system.
The majority of respondents in the public consultation on COE review supports merging the two car COE categories and to use a five-band system.

Spanish authorities identify all 69 victims of train crash, including 2 Japanese nationals

The Oct 28 disaster has seen victims’ relatives endure an agonising wait as forensics teams identify the dead, sometimes from individual body parts.
The Oct 28 disaster has seen victims’ relatives endure an agonising wait as forensics teams identify the dead, sometimes from individual body parts.

Alstom shares plunge after it cuts guidance, plans overhaul in second warning

Alstom’s anticipated positive free cash flow was revised to an expected cash burn of €1.5 billion (S$2.1 billion). 
Alstom’s anticipated positive free cash flow was revised to an expected cash burn of €1.5 billion (S$2.1 billion). 

Four US citizens, Canadian among Spain train crash dead: Official

The accident was Spain’s second high-speed train collision in 2026 and raised fresh questions about the country’s rail safety.
The accident was Spain’s second high-speed train collision in 2026 and raised fresh questions about the country’s rail safety.

Spanish village holds memorial Mass for train crash victims

People attend a funeral mass for the 69 fatal victims of a high-speed train collision occurred on Oct 28, in Urda, on Oct 31.
People attend a funeral mass for the 69 fatal victims of a high-speed train collision occurred on Oct 28, in Urda, on Oct 31.

Spanish train was travelling at 160kmh when it smashed into second one, report finds

The Civil Guard said it has received reports of 64 people missing in what is already Spain’s deadliest train accident since 2013.
The Civil Guard said it has received reports of 64 people missing in what is already Spain’s deadliest train accident since 2013.

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