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Colombia: Polls open in tight presidential election
Surveys are predicting a close, three-way race between a veteran leftist candidate, a right-wing senator and an independent businessman, which is likely t...
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Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Welsh Labour faces existential crisis, says former minister
Wales' controversial 20mph limit in built-up areas came at a cost to Welsh Labour, says former minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Sturgeon's personal life and politics collide in BBC interview
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell gives his take on Nicola Sturgeon's first media interview since her estranged husband admitted embezzling £...
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South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
According to media reports, the team's departure for Mexico on Sunday has been delayed due to an "administrative bungle". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Sturgeon 'will not apologise for the crimes' of former husband
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Sturgeon said: "I am not responsible for the crimes that my former husband committed and I'm not going to apologise for some...
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Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump. Newsiline...
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Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’ Get our breaki...
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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Live: Socceroos' last chance before World Cup squad selection against Mexico
Australia's World Cup hopefuls get one final chance to impress before the Socceroos' squad for the 2026 World Cup is finalised against Mexico at the Rose...
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Budget won't be to blame if house prices fall, housing minister says
The housing minister says the federal budget will have only a "mild" impact on house prices, and if predictions bear out that house prices may drop by 10...
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Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez urges new elections
Venezuelan former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote. Newsiline summarises...
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Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election
Colombia's government rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an oppositio...
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Is the government really overhauling employment services?
The government isn't rebuilding the Commonwealth Employment Service, but will its proposed changes fix a broken system? Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Why do presidents get annual check-ups - and is it a medical or PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about he...
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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elect...
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Malta votes in snap parliamentary election
Voting is underway in Malta's parliamentary election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original...
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Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections
Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, a survey has found. Newsiline sum...
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India news: Myanmar president arrives to boost ties
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Newsiline summarises this r...
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India news: Myanmar president arrives in Delhi to boost ties
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Breaking: Tasmanian minister Madeleine Ogilvie to move to the backbench
Tasmanian government minister Madeleine Ogilvie will move to the backbench after accusations she misled parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Tasmanian government reverses GP service funding cuts for one year
Two southern Tasmanian primary health services have been thrown a one-year lifeline, but the state government says it wants the federal government to step...
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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original...
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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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U.S. government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Newsiline summa...
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Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
Rhun ap Iorwerth's promise of a "road-based solution" to motorway congestion is Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Qld health minister orders probe into treatment of alleged violent offender
Tim Nicholls has ordered an investigation to examine the interactions between an alleged violent offender and the health system after the death of a man i...
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Victorian government seeks to double cap on political donations as Jacinta Allan moves to fix electoral laws
Allan government negotiating with crossbench MPs after the Coalition indicated it would not support the proposed $10,000 donation cap The Victorian govern...
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Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he is ready to serve the Liberal Party in its time of 'existential crisis' upon his return to the political stage....