Wellington, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - New Zealand heads into election day with polls on knife edge

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2026-11-06

New Zealand is poised for one of the closest elections in its history on Saturday, as the country votes following a campaign dominated by the cost of living and an economy hammered by the war in the Middle East. Kiwis are struggling to make ends meet -- the price of basic goods remains stubbornly high and unemployment at its highest in over a decade. Polls suggest that neither the ruling conservative National Party nor the opposition centre-left......

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Osaka, Japan, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Japan ex-prosecutor who accused boss of rape says dignity 'shattered'

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Dar es Salaam, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tanzania opposition leader sentenced to four years for incitement: party

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Brussels, Belgium, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Belgian king rejects PM's resignation, gives more time for budget talks

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Dar es Salaam, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tanzania opposition leader avoids death penalty in treason trial

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Lisbon, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Flight from Lisbon hit by new bomb threat hoax: Portugal police

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