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Why supporters of India's 'Cockroach' movement marched on parliament
Thousands of protesters under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party have marched on India's parliament and clashed with the authorities. Newsiline summa...
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UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?
Andy Burnham says he will remove VAT for household electricity bills, marking his first major costed policy announcement as prime minister. Newsiline summ...
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‘Disturbing parallels’: Holocaust survivors president says exclusion of Jews from public life similar to Nazi Germany
George Foster tells royal commission Australia’s democratic institutions fundamentally different ‘but I can’t ignore certain disturbing parallels in the s...
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Queensland government advertising costs taxpayers almost $50 million
Parliamentary budget estimates revealed the LNP administration spent more than $5 million on a statewide campaign on what it is delivering for Queensland....
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Retired police officers lambast minister for trauma support delay
Tasmania's association of retired police officers has questioned the police minister over his commitment to the wellbeing of members after the stalling of...
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Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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NSW land-clearing up 16% in 2024 as conservation groups say Minns government failing to rein in habitat loss
Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Ge...
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Nicaragua's president extends rule, says country won't be holding elections soon
Since mass protests in 2018, which led to a bloody government crackdown, Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-President Rosario Murillo have been holding on...
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'Don't go there': Pauline Hanson fires up in Q&A over White Australia policy
Pauline Hanson angrily denies suggestions her strident opposition to migration by anyone from "radical Islamic countries" amounts to a version of the Whit...
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SA government to explore legal options against developer
The SA government says it is exploring all legal options to respond to developer Wel.Co after it walked away from 75 contracts at a site north of Adelaide...
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Live Results: Arizona midterm primary elections
Arizona Republicans will choose a nominee in a state primary Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headl...
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How is the new PM's cabinet shaping up?
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Iran war hurting U.S. allies in region, former Jordanian foreign minister says
For perspective on the latest developments in the Iran war and the regional ramifications, Amna Nawaz spoke with Marwan Muasher. Newsiline summarises this...
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Colombia's Petro calls on supporters to defend economic reforms in last presidential speech
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on his supporters to protect his government's social and economic reforms and resist any efforts by the...
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What we know about the Burnham-Trump phone call
US President Donald Trump and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a brief phone call today following his appointment. Newsiline summarises this report...
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News Wrap: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade
In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they...
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Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears
The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers...
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Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Fiscal control will be my 'first duty' as chancellor - Healey
John Healey says he has worked with Andy Burnham over many years, and shares his values and vision. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Live: Minister defends $4.2m in hotel reservations for pre-COP meeting
Pat Conroy defends the government's $4.2 million spend on hotel reservations for a pre-Conference of the Parties (COP) meeting in Fiji. Newsiline summaris...
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Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise
The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Taxpayers fork out almost $35,000 for MPs to stay at Queensland parliament
It has been revealed in budget estimates that 191 total overnight stays were reported by MPs last financial year, up from just 39 the previous year. Newsi...
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Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband
The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary. Newsiline...
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'Honour of my life to be foreign secretary' - Miliband
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason speaks to Ed Miliband about his new appointment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Kuenssberg: 'Labour see Burnham as a winner'
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg says the new PM's popularity matters to No 10. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to t...
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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping?
What PM Andy Burnham has done previously on rough sleeping? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original pu...
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Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against Fifa. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Starmer resigns and Burnham becomes PM
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife?
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Why wasn't there a general election?
BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans
Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, a...