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UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat
The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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NT government extends town camp alcohol bans
The NT government is extending alcohol bans in town camps beyond 2027, in a move welcomed by the health sector as a win for community safety. Newsiline su...
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Government says possum bridges successful, but skeptics question data
The WA government has released night-vision images showing scores of native wildlife are using rope bridges and underpasses along a $1.46 billion highway...
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Regional mayor poised to challenge UK's PM after 'circus' by-election win
Andy Burnham, a British Labour lifer, is soon expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the country's top job, after re-entering the House of Commons via...
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Ex-presidents and stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama centre
All living US ex-presidents — with the notable absence of Donald Trump — have joined a star-studded line-up for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential...
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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago
The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues
The government's announced changes to its tax package are seeking to allay the fierce post-budget backlash from vested interests and some commentators. Ne...
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MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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Jarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence plan
The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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WATCH LIVE: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement
The vice president is poised to yoke himself further to the Iran conflict's outcome on Friday, when he's expected to travel to Switzerland to kick off a n...
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WATCH LIVE: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. Newsiline summar...
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India news: Telegram is 'like Frankenstein,' government says
The platform — temporarily banned in India — has grown into a "monster," officials say. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place
Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Reform MS's comments spark Senedd walkout
A speech by a Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparked a Senedd walkout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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NT government reveals scale of bungled smart meter rollout
The Northern Territory's main energy retailer, Jacana, reveals about 5,000 customers — thousands more than previously thought — have been caught up in a s...
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Germany news: Minister weighs cuts to UN contributions
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the UN after Germany failed in a recent bid for a Security Council seat. Newsiline summarises this...
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Germany news: Minister moots cuts to UN contributions
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the UN after Germany failed in a recent bid for a Security Council seat. Newsiline summarises this...
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Germany news: 'Germany wants to be respected' - minister
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the UN after Germany failed in a recent bid for a Security Council seat. Newsiline summarises this...
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The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to t...
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'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells MPs about customer abuse
Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Migration dips as Coalition accuses government of failing to meet targets
Net overseas migration remained above 300,000 last year, fuelling opposition claims Labor has locked in an unsustainable new normal despite the number of...
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Germany's foreign minister: 'European unity is decisive'
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in an interview with DW, underscores the trans-Atlantic partnership, close cooperation with Poland, continued sup...
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Government buys back $430m worth of water for Murray-Darling Basin
A $430 million Murray-Darling Basin water buyback sparks a fresh political fight over the balance between food production and environmental recovery. News...
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Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP
The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war
Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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How will the capital gain tax reforms work after the government's carve-outs?
Around 2.7 million small businesses will be offered an exemption from the proposed capital gains tax reforms, amid backlash. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named
MPs who sponsor lobbyists’ entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rules Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
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Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reade...