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Qld government contemplates ditching anti-junk-mail measures
A new consultation paper argues the measures are too burdensome and recommends repealing state laws and making local councils responsible for combating ju...
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Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Election Jersey 2026
Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Initial results show Kurti's party wins most votes in Kosovo's early election
Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the most votes in an early parliamentary election in Kosovo on Sunday, early results showed. Newsiline summarises t...
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Kosovo voters head back to polls after parties fail to agree on president
Voters in Kosovo headed to the polls Sunday for an early parliamentary election, the third in less than 18 months, in an attempt to unlock a political imp...
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U.K. deputy prime minister: JD Vance was wrong to blame teen's murder on immigration
Britain's deputy prime minister says he told U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full...
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Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. Newsiline summarises th...
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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Peru votes for new president — for ninth time in 10 years
Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by ins...
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Peru votes for new president — ninth time in 10 years
Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by ins...
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Kosovo holds third election in 16 months
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls in a snap election called to resolve a political stalemate. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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India news: CJP demands minister's removal in seven days
The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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Armenia votes in election with Russia and EU looking on
Armenians have voted in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Multiple teens arrested over alleged machete brawl in Melbourne as government says crime laws working
Commuters were forced to run for cover after a group of youths allegedly fought with knives at Flinders Street station on Saturday night Follow our Austra...
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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality. Newsiline sum...
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Election in Armenia becomes a test of Russian influence
Armenia is trying to move closer to Europe and the West, a move that's creating tension with Russia. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and l...
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Tasmania's police minister apologises for naming Port Arthur gunman
Felix Ellis has apologised for comments he made during budget estimates about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which he named the gunman, with one survivo...
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Ed Husic revels in his rebel status – but is the former Labor minister bitter or brave?
Is he right about Aukus? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Trump battles historians for ownership of US presidential records
The Trump administration is pushing for a return to pre-Nixon days when US presidents could do whatever they wanted with presidential records. Newsiline s...
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Hegseth warns of 'invasion' and 'dangerous ideologies' in D-Day anniversary speech
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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As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police
Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections. Newsiline summaris...
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Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade
Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist R...
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Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leaders Get our breaki...
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The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Lorna has lived through two world wars, two pandemics and 26 Australian prime ministers
After a couple of years as the country's oldest woman, Lorna Henstridge is still going strong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Even kids want gambling ads banned, so why won't the government do it?
The government's proposed crackdown on gambling ads doesn't go as far as most Australians want. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence tea...
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Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Judge strikes down Trump policy that halted asylum decisions for 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immig...
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Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur'
The attorney general suggested some other politicians' policies on small boats amounted to letting people "drown in the sea". Newsiline summarises this re...