Two state governments are up for re-election in Australia, while the US midterms offer an opportunity for the Democrats to take control of Congress.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Cabinet was sworn into office Tuesday after the center-left Labor Party was reelected in a landslide May 3. With vote counting continuing, Labor expects to hold ...

Coalition’s Tony Abbott-style political playbook, policy backflips and lack of message discipline helped Labor secure landslide election win ...

After a resounding win in Australia’s 2025 federal election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sworn in for a second term, solidifying his Labor Party’s control of Parliament. Along with ...

Prime Minister Albanese’s victory offers the kind of stable partnership that Southeast Asia requires at a time of trade disruptions, climate pressures, and growing great power rivalry. The 2025 ...

The overall combined primary vote for Australia’s major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains. Australia’s recent federal election produced a commanding win ...