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Rockliff wants to move forward — but will the parliament let him?
Tasmania's powerful crossbench forced Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett out the door. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links...
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Live Results: California special primary election to replace Eric Swalwell
For several of these candidates, it's the second time in two weeks that they have appeared on a ballot for this U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Judge who had sex in courthouse exits Georgia election records case
The Justice Department sought to remove U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for...
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In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal challe...
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Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act....
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Voting officials fear DHS may actually be a threat to elections this year
Voting officials worry that the Department of Homeland Security will not be a partner helping to secure elections, but rather a threat seeking to undermin...
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Teenager accused of planning terror attack targeted LNP over nuclear policy
A teenager accused of planning a terror attack in Brisbane allegedly wanted to target the Liberal National Party over their nuclear policy. Newsiline summ...
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Federal minister-turned priest Michael Tate farewelled in Hobart
Michael Tate — an academic, politician, diplomat and Catholic priest — has been remembered as a generous man whose life was one of "warmth and service to...
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Qld government to set up agency aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse
The Queensland government has announced it will establish a safeguarding agency in response to a review that found multiple opportunities were missed to s...
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Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Here are the District of Columbia's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full stor...
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Breaking: Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett resigns
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet, citing "relentless personal and political" attacks from opposition parties as the reaso...
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Social media platforms spread hate music in India despite policy violations, new report says
The report, "Profiting From Hate Music," documents what researchers describe as the first comprehensive mapping of hate music across India's digital lands...
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Palestinian leader Abbas announces elections
Presidential and legislative elections haven't taken place in the Palestinian territories for twenty years due to war and occupation, with veteran Preside...
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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Newsiline summari...
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Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Legal bill and election breach added to minister's woes
Tasmania's racing minister is facing mounting calls to resign from cabinet, after evidence in parliament called into question what her office knew about m...
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Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz
Full details of the deal were not immediately available. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original pub...
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises 'bold action' ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Anglers petition Qld government to relax bull shark fishing rules as numbers rise
The Queensland government is being petitioned to relax fishing limits for bull sharks and consider culls as anglers and waterway users fear numbers are gr...
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. Newsiline summarises thi...
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National policy accused of creating 'economic stolen generation'
Almost $15 billion has been spent via the federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy, but after a decade critics say it's failed to make a signifi...
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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We laughed at Trump’s run for president and marvel at the rise of Pauline Hanson. Why didn’t we see the sleeping threat? | Zoe Daniel
Commentators left, right and centre are trying to grasp the bouncing ping-pong ball that is One Nation which has been hiding in plain sight Get our breaki...
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Trump's turning 80. Here's the plans for the oldest serving US president's birthday bonanza
Despite bruised hands, a vein condition in his legs and obvious fatigue, Trump's doctors say the 80-year-old is in good health. Newsiline summarises this...
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Greens join calls for Tasmanian minister Jane Howlett to resign
The Tasmanian Greens have joined Labor's calls for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign over a failure to answer questions about her publicly funded leg...
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Germany news: President Steinmeier heads to Asia
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is kicking off a trip to Asia. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reade...