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Morrison censured over undisclosed ministerial roles

The Australian House of Representatives passed a censure motion against former Prime Minister Scott Morrison for holding five ministerial roles without public disclosure. The vote followed an inquiry into his actions during 2020–2021.

NI election postponed indefinitely by Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has indefinitely postponed plans for a snap assembly election following Stormont's collapse. The decision follows weeks of public commitment to hold a vote by December 15.

Fresh Northern Ireland Assembly election to be called

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced a new election following the collapse of government formation talks. The move followed the Democratic Unionist Party's blockade of negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol.