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No 'plan B' for submarines if AUKUS fails, says defence minister
The defence minister brushes off calls for a "plan B" in case AUKUS fails, declaring it would be a step towards "giving up" on acquiring any new submarine...
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3 things to know about Trump's order raising the U.S. refugee cap only for white South Africans
President Donald Trump is easing his administration's cap on the number of refugees who can enter the United States, according to a forthcoming White Hous...
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Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Dave Chapelle on Trump and other top moments from Settle In
Settle In is going on a brief summer break. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions
The justices overturned a lower-court ruling that questioned whether a complaint system for federal employees is still working as intended after the Repub...
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues
Just as NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley had a difficult selection decision to make, Joe Schmidt may be thinking long and hard about one position in the Walla...
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Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links reade...
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John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'
Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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Afternoon Update: Pocock says BHP ‘laughing’ at climate policy; Vivid drone debacle; and an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence. Newsiline summar...
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Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Government sets up fight with Santos over gas reservation plan
The draft framework outlines a requirement for gas producers to supply 20 per cent of their export to the domestic market, which the gas lobby argues will...
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Donaldson sex abuse trial to begin with jury selection
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investment
The resources are expected to go toward businesses that support sustainable tourism, improve infrastructure in the Amazon and expand the "bioeconomy" — th...
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Israeli opposition leader Lapid says Trump's emerging deal with Iran is 'bad for the region'
The deal being discussed between the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has "no issue" with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team after its training base was move...
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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Venezuela's government faces calls for elections after failed release of prisoners
After Venezuela's promised release of hundreds of political prisoners failed to materialize, opponents of the current U.S.-backed interim government deman...
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'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash
A heated exchange prompted a Liberal senator to step in and call point of order on the Labor chair after several insults directed at Nationals senator Bri...
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Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government
From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape Fol...
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Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports
Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone. Newsiline summar...
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Remote residents call for more NT government support over diphtheria outbreak
Residents and service providers in the remote community of Yuendumu, where there are reports of dozens of diphtheria cases, say the NT government has not...
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Housing minister says Waterloo community 'not functional' as demolition looms
Rose Jackson made the comment on radio as workers began fencing off 150 public homes to be demolished to make way for a mixed-tenure development. Newsilin...
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Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare. Newsiline summar...
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Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish-majority northeast
Syria held follow-up parliamentary elections on Sunday in the Kurdish-majority northeastern province of Hassakeh and the town of Kobani, areas that were r...
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'Killing me inside': The legacy of government policies and stolen kids
At nine years old, Bronwyn was sent to a notorious government-run children's home without her parents' consent. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Turkish police force entry into CHP offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets
Police stormed the offices of Turkey's main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had b...
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Cyprus: Voters boost far right in parliamentary election
Cyprus' parliamentary election dealt a blow to three centrist parties that supported president Nikos Christodoulides. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies. Newsiline summaris...
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'He thrives on controversy': The past and possible future of Israel's 'TikTok minister'
Itamar Ben-Gvir has risen to the highest level of Israeli politics, but he may not have a long future there. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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President Trump says U.S. and Iran close to a deal for ending the war
President Donald Trump posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that a deal to end the war with Iran "will be announced" shortly. Newsiline summarises...