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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Charities back politician's call for rabbit pet training despite 'hare-brained' criticism
Mike Hedges said people should be restricted from being owners until "they understand the needs of rabbits". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bu...
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President Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer
Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original p...
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Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader
Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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RAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance
There is cross-party agreement that the proposal for the Suffolk/Norfolk border is inappropriate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Victorian government to review puppy farm laws amid 'loophole' concerns
The Victorian government will review animal welfare laws to tighten loopholes being "exploited" by puppy farmers. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Qld ministers attend LNP fundraiser with up to $10k admission ticket
The LNP’s so-called Corporate Observers Program allowed donors to meet with ministers in allocated 15-minute appointments. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Government moves to shore up fertiliser supply with $160m plant loan
Ryowa Group has received a loan for its outback Queensland Phosphate Hill asset as the federal and state governments move to ramp up domestic fertiliser p...
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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn't have any conflicts of interest. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy requiring journalists to be accompanied by an escort
It was not immediately clear whether the order applied only to reporters from The New York Times, which filed the lawsuit, or to the entire press corps. N...
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Live: Minister announces tweak to controversial aged care assessment tool
Aged care minister Sam Rae says the government's controversial algorithm-assisted tool can be changed in "extenuating circumstances". Newsiline summarises...
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Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian A...
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Traditional owner takes government to court over flood plain project
A protest camp on the banks of the Murray River enters its sixth week as traditional owners and locals fight a plan to return water to nine flood plains t...
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Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported
The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options". Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump attends Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication ceremony
President Donald Trump will visit North Dakota on Wednesday to see the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a massive facility exploring the 26th pres...
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The world is lurching from one economic crisis to the next. What should we expect from our government? | Nicki Hutley
Tough times around the world mean governments are under pressure to provide more support. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and...
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CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Welsh budget could be cut by up to £30m for defence spending, Plaid ministers claim
Welsh ministers warn defence plans could strip up to £30m from capital projects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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Caltech Welcomes Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana as New President
Ray Jayawardhana begins his tenure today as the 10th president of the California Institute of Technology. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - New...
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Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says
Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change
Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending
The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country. Newsi...
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Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Politician says rabbit owners should have training
Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget
Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Election review a 'hyper-partisan witch-hunt', Coalition says
A Coalition group has launched an extraordinary attack on one of parliament's top committees, slamming its election inquiry as biased. Newsiline summarise...
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Examining the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship, campaign finance rulings
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term issuing major rulings in cases centered on some of the nation's biggest political fights. Newsiline summarises this...
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Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray. Newsiline summarises...
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Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister
Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period. Newsiline summarises th...