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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the U...
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears
The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Iraqi prime minister for bilateral meeting at the White House
President Donald Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for o...
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Ukraine parliament accepts PM Svyrydenko's resignation
It comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moves to reshuffle the cabinet as Ukraine was "changing its political strategy." Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister
Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Minister demands answers from authority following corruption allegations
Victorian senior minister Melissa Horne says new allegations about union influence on state construction sites are "alarming", writing to the infrastructu...
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Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Lindsey Graham's impact and influence on American politics
South Carolina Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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WATCH LIVE: Fed chair Kevin Warsh testifies on monetary policy in House hearing
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is testifying Tuesday on the agency's semi-annual monetary policy report before the House Financial Services Committ...
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Live: Shadow minister says he backs drop in house prices if it helps young people
Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg says he supports a drop in house prices if it helps young people get into the housing market. Newsiline summarises th...
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years. Newsiline summarises this report...
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On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal a...
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Hungary: Lawmakers pass law to oust Orban ally president
The Hungarian parliament continued its attempts to leave the Viktor Orban era behind the country by moving to oust President Tamas Sulyok. Newsiline summa...
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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs. Newsiline summari...
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Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil. Newsiline summa...
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Germany news: Merz calls for monetary policy dialogue with China
The German chancellor says the EU cannot win against a competitor that artificially manipulates its currency. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsc...
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MP arrives at court for sexual assault trial
He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault and is on trial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Government urged to 'bite the bullet' and mandate mobile phone roaming
Already available to international tourists, consumer advocates want to see mobile roaming mandated for domestic customers too. Newsiline summarises this...
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Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that's fading in Washington
Graham was a rare bridge between President Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy and the traditional Washington consensus prioritizing alliances w...
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Syria's new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad
The launch of the parliament indicates Syria is moving ahead with drafting new laws as it recovers from decades of brutal rule under the Assad family and...
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy swaps out prime minister in reshuffle
The president announced a government shake up and that PM Yuliia Svyrydenko would step down after a year in office. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, has periodically reshuffled his government in an effort...
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One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?
Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats – and the effect of preference flows is harder to predict Get our breaking new...
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Government to crack down on antisemitism on university campuses
The new standards will require institutions to adopt definitions of antisemitism, racism against Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples, and Isla...
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Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say
Devon and Cornwall Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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NT government faces Federal Court challenge over compensation caps
The NT government's controversial laws capping compensation for prisoners unlawfully assaulted, strip searched or imprisoned are being challenged in the F...
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Australian veterans say government will 'delay, deny until we all die'
It's been more than 50 years since Rifle Company Butterworth was deployed to protect Australia's air base overseas, yet they are still battling for recogn...
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News story saying Labor minister called One Nation voters 'unintelligent' shown to be fake
A fake SBS News article about Labor minister Clare O'Neil is being shared on social media. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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US: Trump looked to bypass federal election agency before firings, says report
The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the election...