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Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
It was the second ruling in as many days against executive orders Trump has signed seeking oversight of the nation's elections. Newsiline summarises this...
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each da...
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Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP
Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system
BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Calls for government action on chemical pollution
Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont'
Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit. News...
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MP cleared of breaching expenses rules
A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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MP says town is shared housing 'wild west'
Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Europe is 'reading the tea leaves' on Trump's Ukraine policy, says ex-NATO envoy
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kurt Volker, former U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for t...
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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Man accused of 'offensive' graffiti spree bailed to live with church minister
A 72-year-old man arrested over dozens of alleged graffiti and malicious damage offences in Sydney's inner west has been granted bail, after a judge expre...
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SA council elections delayed amid review into March poll
The state government has passed legislation to delay South Australia's council elections until April 2027, after the Electoral Commission raised "very ser...
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NT outlaw bikie gang president sentenced to 10 years in prison
Secretly taped phone calls have captured the former president of the Mongols bikie gang's Northern Territory chapter discussing interstate drug deals whil...
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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How the Trump administration is trying to reshape how elections are run
The Trump administration has made multiple efforts to reshape how elections are run with just months before the midterms. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies after short illness
Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal Party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after a battle with a short but severe medical...
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New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row
Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to outsider endorsed by Trump
Election results showed de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer who had never run for office, defeated Cepeda, a lawmaker, by 1 percentage point, or nea...
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Stealth bomber flyovers, military bands and a presidential speech: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally
The rally is designed to kick off weeks of celebrations about the founding of America, but critics say he's turning it into a partisan event to try to boo...
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Trump says he won't sign major housing bill until Congress passes SAVE Act
The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the im...
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Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne
New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. N...
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Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs
Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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As U.S. government looks to leverage food aid, producers seek other delivery methods
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’ The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is bein...
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Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes
South east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid?
Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Minister denies housing price slump is being driven by property tax changes
Clare O'Neil has acknowledged that the property market is undergoing a correction, but says the government's proposed tax changes are not the sole cause....
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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chinese military. Newsiline summarises...