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New Zealand enters a hung parliament following General Election

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23rd September 2017
New Zealand has entered a hung parliament following yesterday’s General Election in which neither of the major political parties received an overall majority. The New Zealand National Party, led by the incumbent Prime Minister, Bill Eglish, has received the most votes. However, the Labour Party led by Jacinda Ardern is trailing behind in the exit poll, and could still form a functioning…
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Royal baby alert! Princess Madeleine of Sweden expecting third child

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27th August 2017
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has announced on her public Facebook page that she and her husband Christopher O’Neill are expecting their third child. She posted: “Chris and I are thrilled to announce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!” The Swedish Royal Court later added that the birth is expected to take place in March 2018 and that the Princess is…
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MPs 'bow their heads' as Big Ben bongs for the final time

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21st August 2017
Big Ben chimed for the final time at midday on Monday as the Elizabeth Tower begins major renovation works which will last for a total of four years. MPs gathered in Parliament Square and bowed their heads as the famous clock bonged for the final time until 2021. Labour MP Stephen Pound said MP’s had their ‘heads bowed’ but has ‘hope in our hearts’ as Big Ben was…
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