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Malaysia's PKR party has granted Deputy President Nurul Izzah Anwar temporary leave from her position, with Vice-President Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assuming interim duties following the party's 2026 National Congress.
Andy Burnham has been appointed British Prime Minister after a formal audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Monday, taking over from predecessor Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham has been elected Labour Party leader and is set to become the next UK Prime Minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor pledged to build on achievements made under Keir Starmer's tenure, including NHS improvements and workers' rights expansions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for inappropriate comments made during a podcast interview in which he suggested he would pursue romantic involvement with pop star Kylie Minogue.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that he depends on Tibetan ginseng to sustain his energy throughout his intensive Johor state election campaign.