Votes

Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying
The Scottish parliament has voted against legalising assisted dying after critics and religious groups led a concerted campaign to block the measures.MSPs voted 69 to 57 to reject the...
Norwegian parliament votes to investigate links between Epstein and foreign office
The Norwegian parliament has voted unanimously to appoint an independent investigative commission to look into connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Speaking before the...
France votes in local elections seen as crucial indicator for presidential poll
France has begun voting in the first round of municipal elections, seen as crucial a test of the political temperature before next year’s presidential election.The vote for mayors and...
New Zealand coalition votes to make English an official language as critics slam ‘cynical’ bill
A bill to recognise English as an official language of New Zealand has cleared its first hurdle in parliament amid ridicule from opposition parties and linguists who say it...
Senedd votes in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill
Wales’s Senedd has voted in favour of implementing Westminster’s assisted dying bill, overcoming a constitutionally awkward situation that could have forced terminally ill people who wish to end their...
Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract
Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract
MORE than 3,000 striking Boeing defence workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company’s...
Finding a million more Conservative votes: 'It’s about figuring out a way to speak to women'
Ben Woodfinden, the 31-year-old former director of communications for Pierre Poilievre, understands the challenges faced by younger Canadians. Ten years of a Liberal-led, no-growth government, Ben laments, “means they...
As Canada Votes Amid Trump Threats, He Posts Benefits Of Being 51st State
As Canada Votes Amid Trump Threats, He Posts Benefits Of Being 51st State
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Canadians are voting to elect a government amid Trump's annexation threats. While Conservative leader Poilievre calls for independence, Liberal Carney emphasises...
Waqf Bill Passed By Rajya Sabha With 128 Votes For, 95 Against
New Delhi: The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it...
BREAKING: Seb Coe falls short as IOC votes for Kirsty Coventry to become next president
In a minor shock just one round of voting was required to elect Kirsty Coventry as the IOC's 10th president and first female and African to be handed the...