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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labor’s ‘practical policy’ push, Epstein scout dies, why your phone will blare a loud siren on Monday
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world's top war-crimes court fo...
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House passes temporary government funding bill months early
The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance another possible shutdown souring the mood of voters...
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face trial next June
Maduro and his wife, who were seized and bought to the US earlier this year, deny the weapons and drug charges against them. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Court date set for trial of captured Venezuelan president Maduro
US commandos captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in January this year and took them to New York, where they now face a number of charges inc...
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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor Tuesday. Ne...
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Minister to bring forward storm compensation law
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Defence must cut waste and maximise value for money, says Streeting
A £15bn increase in military spending announced by the last government is not yet fully funded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands
The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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France: Minister quits over pesticide bill — but is staying
Environment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as we...
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Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward". Newsiline summarises thi...
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Germany News: Energy Minister says fuel tax relief not to be extended
The tax relief was introduced to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on German consumers but it expired at the end of June. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill
Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bee populations...
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'This phase of government is about reprioritising'
Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Government reveals proposed design for new aquatics centre for 2032 Games
The state has revealed it has chosen three firms to design the aquatic centre, including ARM Architecture, NH Architecture and Queensland-based Arkhefield...
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Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall. Newsiline summarises this re...
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India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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How will Burnham fund £2 bus fare cap?
Most single bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Voluntary assisted dying bill has numbers to pass, NT government says
The Northern Territory is set to make voluntary assisted dying legal in August. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, bu...
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Qld government denies blocking report into response to domestic violence
The report was particularly critical of police responses to domestic and family violence incidents, and highlighted a system "marked by fragmentation, inc...
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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor w...
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Minister says Australian IS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can 'rot' in Iraqi jail
Perth paediatrician Tareq Kamleh went to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015 and has, until now, been presumed dead. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Minister says Australian ISIS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can rot in Iraqi jail
Perth paediatrician Tareq Kamleh went to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015 and has, until now, been presumed dead. Newsiline summarises this r...
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SA government hits 'pause' on compulsory acquisition of popular restaurant
The state government last week announced a $61.1 million preschool and primary school would be built on a 5.5-hectare parcel of land in Mount Barker's sou...
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House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publ...
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Train station car parking in Melbourne's west becomes election issue
With only months to the Victorian election, Melton Council is calling on both sides of politics to commit to two new train stations in the fast-growing mu...
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Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week
Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be fi...
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WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now
Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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UK's new prime minister gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters
New U.K. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Live: Minister says constitution limits ability to block return of IS-linked doctor
Murray Watt says there are constitutional limits on what the government can do to prevent the return of an Islamic State-linked doctor. Newsiline summaris...
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Hegseth grilled on cost of war, testosterone policy and troop deaths
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being questioned on the cost of the war against Iran, his idea of testosterone screening for troops, and the number o...
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Should there have been a general election?
Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister. Newsiline s...