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South Korea's top court upholds ex-president Yoon's 7-year sentence
The court dismissed Yoon's appeals, saying there was no misunderstanding of any legal interpretations in the rulings. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along". Newsiline summarises...
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Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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No crude proposals on disability benefits, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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DOJ threatens to arrest state election officials if noncitizens vote
The Department of Justice is threatening to arrest more than a dozen state election officials if a single vote is cast in their states by a noncitizen. Ne...
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This hard-right politician quit parliament for a fight. His only rival dresses as a bin
A man wearing a bin on his head could be the sole challenger for an infamous far-right British politician in a snap by-election. Newsiline summarises this...
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Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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WATCH: Trump doesn't refute Iran security concerns for new Air Force One
President Donald Trump gave a confusing answer on why he's changing planes on the way home from the NATO summit. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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'Not a handout': Australian theatre calls for government lifeline amid show closures
As two more major musicals bite the dust, the local theatre industry hopes a live performance incentive modelled on a successful UK scheme will provide sa...
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UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent
A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday. Newsili...
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Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Co...
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Farage denies resignation is publicity stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Questions build for DUP over further Donaldson allegations
Last month, Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse against two women when they were children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Reform Wales leader defends Farage establishment claims
Dan Thomas has given his backing to Nigel Farage, who triggered a by-election in Clacton on Tuesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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What's behind Hamas's move to dissolve Gaza government
Hamas plans to hand over civil administration in the Gaza Strip. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to t...
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Conditional pardon granted for Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK
Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Delay in Telstra alerting communications minister to outage revealed
Telstra has defended its communication process, insisting the government and other stakeholders were informed "very, very early" in the morning. Newsiline...
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Court case against chair of Indian steelmaker won't affect Whyalla sale, SA government says
The chairperson of one of the bidders for the stricken Whyalla steelworks has been summonsed to appear before an Indian court, but the government says its...
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ICE arrests Australian accused of illegally voting in US elections
An Australian woman has been arrested in the United States after an ICE investigation allegedly found she had illegally voted in multiple federal election...
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'I want to clear my name': Former NSW minister charged with misconduct
Former New South Wales Liberal government minister John Sidoti says he will fight a charge of misconduct while in public office. Newsiline summarises this...
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NT minister claiming travel allowance when staying at property she owns
It comes after Jo Hersey's CLP colleague criticised Labor politician Manuel Brown for claiming the same allowance at times when staying at his Palmerston...
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Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media. Newsiline...
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Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus". Newsiline summarises this report from...
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News Wrap: Judge rejects Trump's attempt to collect Georgia election worker info
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to collect the names and contact information of Fulton County, Georg...
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Judge rejects Justice Department's 'unreasonable' attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena, arguing it was meant to "target, harass and punish the President's perceived political opponents" and t...
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Emma Little-Pengelly says she was 'shocked and revolted' by Donaldson revelations
On Tuesday, the Belfast Telegraph reported that a woman had alleged Donaldson had sexually assaulted her in 2016, and that she had made a senior member of...
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Government report says AI not causing mass job lay-offs, yet
Artificial intelligence is not yet causing a broad disruption to Australia's labour market, according to a government report. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Rahm Emanuel to denounce Netanyahu during Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
According to remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Emanuel on Wednesday will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leading Israel to...
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Explosions rock Syria's capital during French President Macron's visit
Explosions have rocked Syria's capital as France's president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded. Newsiline summar...
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Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment". Newsiline summarises this repor...