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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Newsiline summ...
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Global economic policy seems to be at the mercy of Bessent's to-do list
Global economic policy now seems at the mercy of an exceptionally casual approach to information, scribbled on a notepad, awaiting an update on Scott Bess...
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Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election
The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be...
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Government criticised over plastic spill response
Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge its fragile peace
A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and link...
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Analysis: Prisoner release row is Burnham's first big test as PM
The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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A Queensland domestic violence victim was promised a voice – then told she was no longer welcome to call the minister’s office
Some of the victim-survivors who produced an official report for the state critical of police say their work has been buried and their members ignored Whe...
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Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college
The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Why is there a row about vertical drinking in Westminster?
Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion. Newsilin...
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Viral police pursuit video in WA's north puts government under pressure
A video of a police pursuit through Kununurra which made international headlines has reignited the discussion on how to reduce crime. Newsiline summarises...
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Can the government really get ahead of the curve on AI? - podcast
On Wednesday, the Labor government announced environmental and energy safeguards on new datacentres in Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from Th...
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Victoria moves to tighten rules for councillors eyeing parliament
Legislation has been proposed to provide clarity to Victorian councillors looking to run in a state or federal election. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says
The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Cafe owner battles high sponsorship costs as government vows to cut migration
A Taiwanese barista's employer is trying to secure a visa for her to stay in Australia, but the cost may put it out of reach. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks
The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Environment minister defends FOGO changes amid council, resident backlash
The WA environment minister defends rule changes about what can go in green FOGO bins, amid a backlash over the changes and suggestions they have not been...
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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party anxiety grows over abuse claims
Miller is facing a congressional ethics investigation related to domestic abuse allegations leveled against him by his ex-wife but is insisting he won't w...
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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga? Newsiline summ...
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North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Live Results: Tennessee midterm primaries
Tennessee's senior U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts
The luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt. Newsiline summarises this...
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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Local Reform Facebook page criticised Welsh minister for talking about family tragedy
A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner
Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Badenoch concerned child sex offenders could be freed from jail early
The Tory leader says allowing "serious criminals" to be released early is a "betrayal of victims". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attenda...
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Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says
The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that £270bn more was being spent on defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?
The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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FIFA president Infantino to stay on after crisis meeting
FIFA's leadership has apologized for the controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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Tennessee secretary of state on redistricting, election security and low voter turnout
Voters head to the polls in Tennessee on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publishe...
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How the Battle of the Little Bighorn reshaped U.S. policy toward Indigenous people
It's been 150 years since the Battle of the Little Bighorn, one of the most famous and enduring events in American history. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco. Newsiline summarises this repor...