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Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police
Conservatives have called for all images of suspects to be run through facial recognition software. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divid...
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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Newsiline summ...
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One Nation reveals Victorian state leader ahead of November election
One Nation reveals its upper house candidates for Victoria, with army veteran and party state president Warren Pickering set to lead the party to the upco...
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One Nation unveils eight Victorian election candidates including former Liberal and anti-woke film animator
Local councillor who says he used to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team also part of upper house lineup for November’s state poll A former Liberal part...
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Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza as minister says no deal to halt attacks
Despite the US' announcement of a path for Hamas' disarmament, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News A...
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Minister instructs Qld Health to review 'discriminatory' fertility guidance
Several women were told they could no longer proceed with their treatments after the release of the Queensland Health guidance earlier this year. Newsilin...
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Poland: Prime minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from D...
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Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Labor's Secret Harbour by-election campaign walks fine line on pork barrelling
Labor's funding announcements in the electorate of Secret Harbour ahead of its by-election prompt the question: where does pork barrelling begin and genui...
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Sir John Curtice: The "Burnham bounce" is real but it's not massive
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza
There is a major development in the effort to bring lasting peace to Gaza. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers t...
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Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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How Iranians are living through months of war and government crackdowns
As the Iran war enters its sixth month, the toll continues to grow. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the...
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Should Glasgow have its own mayor?
The BBC's David Wallace Lockhart asks if Scotland's largest city should have its own elected mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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India's gen Z protesters forced a minister to resign. What's next?
The Cockroach Janta Party claims victory following the resignation of India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Wheels coming off Stormont', says Sinn Féin
The Democratic Unionist Party says it is interested in delivering for the people of Northern Ireland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Burnham to revisit plan to curb jury trials
The prime minister says his "instinct" is to reverse plans by the last PM to limit jury trials in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Concerns raised over council's £900m debt
Councillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Peru's ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and link...
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Unions to boycott Labour women's conference over trans ban
The BBC understands the ban goes against long-standing policies on trans inclusion in most unions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Democrats show divisions on Israel amid competitive midterm elections
Democratic socialists are on the ballot in high profile races coming up in Michigan and Wisconsin, putting mainstream Democrats in a tough position when i...
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NT chief minister's Garma town promise on land rights anniversary
Lia Finocchiaro uses her first Garma Festival speech to promise land and fuel security in north-east Arnhem Land after its main employer, Rio Tinto, leave...
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Government questioned over cost blowout for proposed weirs
The LNP state government made an election commitment to build two new weirs in the North Burnett and the South Burnett regions. Newsiline summarises this...
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Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
The Welsh government is to review the impact of a "modest' cut to the 182-day business rate threshold. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Threats posted about NSW minister over feral pig program
NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty says "vile" comments on the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Facebook page were unacceptable and have been reported to...
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Are government grants enough to save Sydney's live music scene?
The recently announced closure of a high-profile music venue has the state opposition asking if grant money could have been better spent. Newsiline summar...
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Paper mill cuts 84 jobs, blaming Victorian government for lack of timber
Opal Australian Paper has blamed the Victorian government for failing to secure timber supply to keep its Maryvale paper mill operating at full capacity....
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Qld domestic violence minister blames former government for system failings
Amanda Camm told budget estimates a "shameful scare campaign" had some women "more frightened to seek support" from domestic violence services. Newsiline...
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The major parties boycotted this UK by-election. Enter Count Binface
A novelty candidate called Count Binface will next month try and unseat one of the most prominent politicians in the Untied Kingdom when constituents in C...
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Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care
The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...