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Minns government rejects hate speech advice it fought to keep secret
The Minns government has rejected key advice from a review it commissioned, which recommends hate speech laws be extended to protect more members of the c...
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South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave, President Lee urges action
President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever hea...
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Former minister denies knowing donations breached NSW laws
Damien Tudehope tells the state's corruption inquiry he did not believe payments made by his friend and hotelier Michael O'Hara, a prohibited donor, were...
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Blanche wins support from GOP holdouts after vowing to scrap 'anti-weaponization fund'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a major hurdle in his push to permanently lead the Department of Justice. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Farmer sends $40k bill to Victorian government for dingo attacks on sheep
Scott Keller doubts his invoice will be paid, but says the state's decision to cease the lethal control of wild dogs and dingoes should be highlighted ahe...
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Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this...
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Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Am...
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Almost $140m in fines written off by Queensland government
More than 460,000 debts were written off by the state government last financial year, almost double the amount written off two years ago. Newsiline summar...
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Welsh national social care service will not come before next Senedd election, says minister
Plans to make social care free at the point of use will not happen before 2030, a minister says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Maryland Democrats considering partisan redistricting for 2028 election
Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an...
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Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election
Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Democrats' future is on the line as El-Sayed and Stevens make final push in Michigan primary
The Democrats running for 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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Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC is the first media organisation to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground in Rawalakot. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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A Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred him from running for parliament
"Good news: I'm alive and free. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full stor...
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If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Reform's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog
Reform's deputy leader is being investigated about an allegation he failed to declare an interest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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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...