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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...
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Former Canadian finance minister on Trump's tariff plan and its impact
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister, about the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs. New...
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From regional flashpoint to diplomatic bridge: Pakistan's new foreign policy push
Pakistan went from fearing Trump's reelection to becoming a key U.S.-Iran peacemaker, though severe domestic instability threatens these gains. Newsiline...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News a...
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office
Lebanon's president will meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to wrap up a four-day visit to Washington, in a bid for long-term calm after months o...
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A former Democratic Party chair's plan to save democracy
Ben Wikler chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin for six years, leading to victories in numerous key contests in the battleground state. Newsiline sum...
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Kate Ellis is back – and the heat of political debate is higher than ever, incoming Labor president says
The former Rudd/Gillard government minister has a plan for fighting back against populists including Pauline Hanson Follow our Australia news live blog fo...