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Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions?
Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir....
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chr...
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South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Defence minister confirms former senior naval officer faces court martial
A former senior naval officer will face charges in a military trial set down for up to six weeks from September 14, and a military court has ordered their...
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India: Government, CJP hold talks after Wangchuk ends fast
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said that the government asked for another day to respond to its demand for education minister Pradhan to resign. Newsilin...
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India: Wangchuk ends hunger strike, clears way for government-CJP talks
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike 'in view of possible violence in the country,' paving way for dialogue between Modi's government an...
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No government support for trainee doctors doing 2,000 unpaid hours
Medical students are not eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment, leaving some wondering if they will be able to graduate. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state's primary, where voters will choos...
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Trump reluctant to pressure China after claiming election interference
In his address about foreign interference in elections, President Trump made sweeping claims about China. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHo...
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Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Live: New US tariff on Australia 'makes no sense', defence minister says
Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended Australia's modern slavery laws after the US said it would slap 12.5 per cent tariffs on Australia. Newsiline...
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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How America's national parks shape our identity
What makes America's National Parks so special? Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?
Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Eng...
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origina...
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Burnham acting like he's still mayor, says Badenoch
The Tory leader says the new prime minister needs to "lift his sights" to fix broader issues with the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Inquiry into Farage poster row at anti-racism show
Investigation has begun after row started over posters that displayed Nigel Farage's face. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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PC Harper's killers 'should be kept in prison', says Badenoch
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire. Ne...
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Israel will hold elections this fall. Gadi Eisenkott could be the next prime minister
Gadi Eisenkott has emerged as a leading contender to be Israel's next prime minister and the strongest challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu. Newsiline summari...
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Sarwar to become minister in Burnham's government
The Scottish Labour leader will step down and be granted a peerage so he can take up a seat in the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Husic says Labor ‘allergic to dissent’ as he breaks ranks on key government positions at party conference
Criticism comes as prime minister frames unity as point of difference to political opponents, saying ALP chooses ‘progress over protest’ Outspoken Labor M...
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Breaking: ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns from cabinet
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry resigns after the Integrity Commission made "serious corrupt conduct" findings against two senior public servants in h...
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Mamdani says he cannot arrest Netanyahu in New York but US government can
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani concedes he cannot order the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu and calls on the US government to take action, but a former i...
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Breaking: Serious corruption findings against ACT government officials
The commission investigated whether officials were impartial and honest in awarding an $18.8 million refurbishment contract at Campbell Primary School to...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister job
Sarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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The implications of Trump loyalists and election deniers winning GOP primaries
In Arizona, three prominent election deniers won Republican primaries for governor, secretary of state and attorney general. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labor’s ‘practical policy’ push, Epstein scout dies, why your phone will blare a loud siren on Monday
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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Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world's top war-crimes court fo...
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House passes temporary government funding bill months early
The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance another possible shutdown souring the mood of voters...
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face trial next June
Maduro and his wife, who were seized and bought to the US earlier this year, deny the weapons and drug charges against them. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Natalie Fleet leaves 'triggering' safeguarding minister role
The MP for Bolsover has spoken about how she was groomed and raped as a teenager. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...